Cutts, Thomas, 1736-1821

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Thomas Cutts (1736-1821) was born in Kittery, Me. In 1759, he opened a general store on King's Island in Saco, Me. The name of the town changed to Pepperrellborough in 1762 and back to Saco in 1805. The store remained in business for twenty years. Cutts extended his interests to timber, mailling and ship building, and was involved in timber trade in the West Indies. At his death his estate was estimated at $100,000. Cutts represented Pepperrellborough in the General Court, House of Representatives in 1777, 1779, and 1780.

From the description of Account books, 1762-1771; 1772-1779; 1795. (American Antiquarian Society). WorldCat record id: 191259281

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referencedIn Thornton, Thomas G. (Thomas Gilbert), 1768-1824. Cutts-Thornton family papers, 1762-1890. Maine Historical Society Library
referencedIn Cutts family. Family papers, 1813-1917 (bulk 1813-1850) Raymond H. Fogler Library
referencedIn Cutts, Mary Estelle Elizabeth. Papers, ca.1855. Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
creatorOf Cutts, Thomas, 1736-1821. Account books, 1762-1771; 1772-1779; 1795. Gadsden Public Library
creatorOf Cutts, Thomas, 1736-1821. Account books and ledgers of the Cutts family, 1758-1842. Maine Historical Society Library
referencedIn Haley, Adelaide, 1875-1961. Adelaide Haley papers, 1795-1948 bulk 1931-1945. Dyer Library
creatorOf Cutts, Thomas. Log-book, 1787-1798. Massachusetts Historical Society
referencedIn Key-Cutts-Turner Family Papers, 1808-1975, (bulk 1808-1855) Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
referencedIn Fairfield, John, 1736-1819. [Sermons] Raymond H. Fogler Library
referencedIn Proprietors of Vaughan's Bridge (Portland, Me.). Proprietors of Vaughan's Bridge records, 1794-1829. Maine Historical Society Library
referencedIn Ayer, Elisha. Letter : Newfield at the Iron Works, to Col. Thomas Cutts, Esq., 1799 July 17. Raymond H. Fogler Library
referencedIn Massachusetts. Militia. Maine Militia records, 1775-1780. Maine Historical Society Library
referencedIn Cutts, Mary Estelle Elizabeth. Papers, ca.1855. Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
referencedIn Wells, Nathaniel, d. 1816. Nathaniel Wells autograph letter signed, 1790 Sept. 4. Maine Historical Society Library
referencedIn Hamilton, Robert W. Col. Thomas Cutts collection, circa 1961. Maine Historical Society Library
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associatedWith Ayer, Elisha. person
associatedWith Betsy (Ship) corporateBody
correspondedWith Cutts family family
associatedWith Cutts family. family
associatedWith Cutts, Mary Estelle Elizabeth. person
associatedWith Fairfield, John, 1736-1819. person
associatedWith Haley, Adelaide, 1875-1961. person
correspondedWith Key family family
associatedWith Mercury (Ship) corporateBody
associatedWith Proprietors of Vaughan's Bridge (Portland, Me.) person
correspondedWith Turner family family
correspondedWith Wells, Nathaniel, d. 1816. person
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Maine
Saco (Me.)
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General stores
Logbooks
Voyages and travels
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Birth 1736

Death 1821

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