Noble, Ransom, 1778-1863.

Noble was a prominent resident of Essex County, N.Y. He moved to Essex in 1799 and began a career as a shoemaker. He married the sister-in-law of Peter Welch, a carpenter. Noble eventually owned vast tracts of timberland in Essex County and operated a large tanning business and sawmill. He also served as an officer in the War of 1812, retiring from the army with the rank of general.

From the description of Bookkeeping records, 1803-1848. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122601312