Abraham Bell & Son (N.Y.)

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Quaker shipping and commission merchants, New York City, established ca. 1804 as Abraham Bell & Company; name changed to Abraham Bell & Son in 1844. The firm had extensive dealings with merchant firms in Ireland and England and traded in a wide variety of goods, particulalry cotton and linen. During the 1840s, the company was additionally involved in providing transport for Irish immigrants to the United States.

From the description of Abraham Bell & Son records, 1835-1853 (bulk 1852-1853). (New York University, Group Batchload). WorldCat record id: 58781062

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creatorOf Abraham Bell & Son (N.Y.). Abraham Bell & Son records, 1835-1853 (bulk 1852-1853). New-York Historical Society
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associatedWith Carrick, Robert. person
associatedWith Cunningham, Nathaniel Fellows, 1798-1871. person
associatedWith Delafield, J. person
associatedWith Lindsay, William, of St. Louis. person
associatedWith Little, Bridgman & Co. corporateBody
associatedWith Sisson & Chapman. corporateBody
associatedWith Wortley, John. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
New York (State)--New York
New York (N.Y.)
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Quaker business people
Shipping
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Commission merchants
Merchant

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Active 1835

Active 1853

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