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Merchants -- Massachusetts -- Salem

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 53 Collections and/or Records:

Stearns and Sprague Family Papers, 1718-1889, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 192
Abstract

The Stearns and Sprague Family papers document the activities of Dr. William Stearns (1754-1819), a Salem apothecary and grocer, and his father-in-law, shipping merchant and distillery owner Joseph Sprague (1739-1808).

Dates: 1718-1889, undated

Thomas Dean Papers, 1695-1845

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 101
Abstract

The Thomas Dean Papers contain shipping, personal papers, and family papers of Thomas Dean, a Salem, Massachusetts, shipmaster and merchant.

Dates: 1695-1845

Thomas Perkins Pingree Papers, 1831-1889, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 904
Abstract

The bulk of the Thomas Perkins Pingree Papers consist of his business correspondence, ships' papers, and papers related to the settlement of his estate.

Dates: 1831-1889, undated

Townsend Family Papers, 1787-1887

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 96
Abstract

The Townsend Family Papers contain shipping and personal papers of shipping merchant Moses Townsend (1760-1842), his brother Penn (1772-1846), and their nephew Moses (born 1799).

Dates: 1787-1887

Trumbull Family Papers, 1876-1899, 1975-1984

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 105
Abstract

The Trumbull Family Papers contain personal and business papers for shipmaster Edward B. Trumbull (1852-1934) and his brother, Walter H. Trumbull, a member of Salem's east African shipping firm Ropes, Emmerton & Company.

Dates: 1876-1899, 1975-1984

Tucker Family Papers, 1680-1878

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 165
Abstract

The Tucker Family Papers contain the business and personal papers of Essex County Court Clerk Ichabod Tucker (1765-1846) and merchant Gideon Tucker (1778-1861).

Dates: 1680-1878

Waite Family Papers, 1735-1830

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 88
Abstract

The Waite Family Papers are comprised of the shipping, leather working, and personal papers of Aaron Waite, a Salem, Massachusetts, leather dresser and merchant.

Dates: 1735-1830

Ward Family Papers, 1718-1946

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 46
Abstract

The Ward Family Papers include the joiner and chair making account books of Miles Ward (1673/4-1764) and the shipping, business, and legal papers of Miles Ward (1704-1792) and his son Joshua Ward (1752-1825), in addition to the family papers of Joshua Ward (1776-1840). The remainder of the collection contains personal and business papers for the descendants of Joshua Ward (1699-1779), Miles Ward (1704-1792), John Ward (1707-1787), and Ebenezer Ward (1710-1791).

Dates: 1718-1946

Waters Family Papers, 1637-1931, 1965

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 92
Abstract

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

Dates: 1637-1931, 1965

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