Wood, James, 1771-1851
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
Archival Resources
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| referencedIn | James Wood & Sons. Patent for improvement in the manufacture of sheet iron, 1842. | Hagley Museum & Library | |
| referencedIn | Wood, Alan, 1800-1881. Business papers, 1838-1875 (bulk 1838-1841). | Hagley Museum & Library | |
| creatorOf | Wood, James, 1771-1851. Partnership agreement, 1834. | Hagley Museum & Library | |
| referencedIn | Wood family. Papers, 1760-1929 [microform]. | Hagley Museum & Library | |
| referencedIn | Alan Wood Steel Company. Records, 1728-1950 (bulk 1869-1937). | Hagley Museum & Library |
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| associatedWith | Alan Wood Steel Company. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | James Wood & Son. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | James Wood & Sons. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Wood, Alan, 1800-1881. | person |
| associatedWith | Wood family. | family |
| Place Name | Admin Code | Country | |
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| Pennsylvania | |||
| Conshohocken (Pa.) | |||
| Montgomery County (Pa.) |
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| Iron industry and trade |
| Saw industry |
| Shovels |
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Birth 1771-10-23
Death 1851-01-29
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