Howland, Edward Wing, 1804-1879

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Birth 1804
Death 1879

Biographical notes:

Whaling agent and businessman, of New Bedford, Mass.

From the description of Howland/Merrill/Barney papers/Newhouse collection, 1804-1880. (Nantucket Hist Association). WorldCat record id: 28410354

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Subjects:

  • Ships
  • Ships
  • Candle industry
  • Merchant mariners
  • Real estate business
  • Sailing ships
  • Ship captains
  • Stowaways
  • Voyages and travels
  • Whale oil
  • Whalers (Persons)
  • Whaling
  • Whaling masters
  • Whaling ships

Occupations:

  • Businessmen
  • Ship chandlers

Places:

  • New Bedford (Mass.) (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • Massachusetts (as recorded)
  • Nantucket (Mass.) (as recorded)

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