Wood, James, 1771-1851
Biographical notes:
James Wood (1771-1851) was an important early 19th century iron manufacturer in Delaware and Pennsylvania. Between 1826 and 1832 he operated the Delaware Iron Works at Wooddale, Del., in partnership with his son, Alan (1800-1881). In 1832 they relocated the business to Conshohocken, Pa., where it formed the nucleus of the future Alan Wood Steel Company.
From the description of Partnership agreement, 1834. (Hagley Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122559001
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Subjects:
- Iron industry and trade
- Saw industry
- Shovels
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Places:
- Pennsylvania (as recorded)
- Conshohocken (Pa.) (as recorded)
- Montgomery County (Pa.) (as recorded)
