Constellation Similarity Assertions
Graves, William, 1811-1877
William Graves, Jr. (1811-1877), was a Newburyport captain, shipowner, and commercial agent. Graves was captain and part owner of the ship Thomas Perkins during its voyage to the East Indies from 1846 to1847. By 1850 he was engaged as a local agent by the New Bedford Cordage Company to sell cordage in Newburyport. He sent all notes and acceptances for payment to the treasurer and later president, William J. Rotch. By the 1850s Graves was also owner the ships George West and Josiah L. Hale amongst others.
From the description of William Graves letter book, 1846-1860. (Harvard Business School). WorldCat record id: 727142056
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Graves, William, d.1877.
http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6vb7vts (person)
Captain William Graves lived at 56 High Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts. He was the son of William (ca.1785-ca.1851) and Mary Pike Graves. (Apparently, however, Mary Pike had died earlier and William then married Susannah, who was listed as his widow in the city directories.) Edward Graves (who lived with the widow Susannah) was probably an uncle. Capt. Graves served as an alderman of Newburyport in 1854, 1856-1858, and 1863; he was mayor in 1866. He died in 1877, at which time he was treasur...
Grane, William, active 1811-1833, of Add MS 34188
http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6sg2xwc (person)
Epithet: of Add MS 34188 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000839.0x000240 ...
