Newberry, Oliver, 1789-1860.
Born in East Windsor,Conn., Nov. 17, 1739; served in War of 1812 and Black Hawk War; settled in Buffalo, N. Y., 1816; removed to Detroit, 1820; secured government contracts for supplies for forts in the region; became prominent shipbuilder; built his first steamboat, the "Michigan" in 1833 and several warehouses on Detroit river front; was elected an alderman, 1831; died in Detroit, July 30, 1860. (from Appleton; Herringshaw) (blue index cards)
From the description of Oliver Newberry papers, 1835 September 19. (Detroit Public Library). WorldCat record id: 425708695
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