Grant, Moses, 1744-1817

Samuel Grant (1705-1784) was an upholsterer in Boston, where he also served as town selectman and town moderator. He married Elizabeth Cookson in 1729, and they raised six children, including a son Moses (1744-1817). Moses followed his father into the upholstery trade but also became a wallpaper manufacturer, and was an important figure in the development of the New England wallpaper trade. He took part in the Boston Tea Party and other Revolutionary activities.

From the description of Receipt books, 1759-1805. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 261233654