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Cropper, James, active 1782-1827, MP
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British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000613.0x00003e
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Cropper, James, 1773-1840
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James Cropper (1773-1840), philanthropist, was born at Winstanley, Lancashire. Following an apprenticeship with the merchants Rathbone Brothers, Liverpool, he founded his own mercantile house, Cropper, Benson & Co. He became director of the new Liverpool and Manchester Railway in 1830, and maintained an interest in the company's affairs until his death. Cropper was involved in philanthropic work, supporting the anti-slavery movement and pressing for the relief of the Irish poor. He also esta...