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Merchants -- Massachusetts -- Salem

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Appleton Family Papers, 1780-1857

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 216
Abstract

The bulk of the collection concerns Henry Appleton's (1763-1823) mercantile activities in Salem from 1790-1823, and his management of the affairs of his orphaned niece and nephews.

Dates: 1780-1857; Majority of material found within 1790-1823

Derby Family Papers, 1716-1925

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 37
Abstract

The Derby Family Papers include shipping, legal, business, and personal papers of Richard Derby (1712-1783), his sons Elias Hasket Derby (1739-1799) and John Derby (1741-1812), and grandsons Elias Hasket Derby Jr. (1766-1826), John Derby (1767-1831), Ezekiel Hersey Derby (1772-1852), and Richard Crowninshield Derby (1777-1854).

Dates: 1716-1925

Northey Family Papers, 1688-1901, 1964, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 78
Abstract

The Northey Family papers illustrate the activities of one of Salem's prominent Quaker families during the later 18th and 19th centuries.

Dates: 1688-1901, 1964, undated

Parker Family Papers, 1738-1866, 1918, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 144
Abstract

The Parker Family Papers consist primarily of shipping papers reflecting the thriving mercantile business of William Balch Parker (1772-1844) and his son, William Bradstreet Parker (1801-1878) of Salem.

Dates: 1738-1866, 1918, undated

Waters Family Papers, 1682-1910

 Collection
Identifier: MH 12
Abstract

The Waters Family Papers includes the papers of Benjamin Waters (1720/1-1784) and his sons, grandsons, and other descendants.

Dates: 1682-1910