Holmes, Josiah, 1779-1859

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Shipbuilder, of Mattapoisett, Mass.; from 1825-1841 in business under his own name; in 1841 name of business changed to Josiah Holmes & Son when joined by his sons Josiah, Jr., and Jonathan; by 1846 name of business changed to Josiah Holmes, Jr. & Brother.

From the description of Records of the Holmes' shipyard, 1825-1886. (Mystic Seaport Museum, G W Blunt White Library). WorldCat record id: 47728009

From the description of Records of the Holmes's shipyard, 1825-1886. (Mystic Seaport Museum, G W Blunt White Library). WorldCat record id: 70958479

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referencedIn Ocean Rover (Bark). Logbook, 1859 May 31-1862 Sept. 13. Old Dartmouth Historical Society Library
creatorOf Holmes, Josiah, 1779-1859. Records of the Holmes's shipyard, 1825-1886. G. W. Blunt White Library
creatorOf Holmes, Josiah, 1779-1859. Records of the Holmes' shipyard, 1825-1886. G. W. Blunt White Library
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associatedWith Annawan (Bark) corporateBody
associatedWith Holmes, Jonathan, shipbuilder. person
associatedWith Holmes, Josiah. person
associatedWith Holmes, Josiah. person
associatedWith Josiah Holmes, Jr. & Brother. corporateBody
associatedWith Josiah Holmes & Son. corporateBody
associatedWith Ocean Rover (Bark) corporateBody
associatedWith Oscar (Bark) corporateBody
associatedWith Union (Bark) corporateBody
associatedWith Wanderer (Bark) corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
Massachusetts
Massachusetts--Mattapoisett
Massachusetts--Mattapoisett
Massachusetts
Subject
Marine insurance
Shipbuilding
Shipping
Shipyards
Whaling
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Birth 1779

Death 1859

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