Cropper, James, 1773-1840
Variant namesJames 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 established a school and orphanage on his estate at Fearnhead, near Warrington. He died on 26 February 1840.
From the guide to the James Cropper: Extracts from letters, 19th century, (Cambridge University Library, Department of Manuscripts and University Archives)
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creatorOf | Byron, Anne Isabella Milbanke Byron, Baroness, 1792-1860. Lady Byron manuscript material : 75 items, 1809-1857 | New York Public Library System, NYPL | |
referencedIn | James Cropper: Extracts from letters, 19th century | Cambridge University Library, Department of Manuscripts and University Archives | |
referencedIn | Cope, Thomas P. (Thomas Pim), 1768-1854. Letterbooks, 1788-1853 [microform]. | Hagley Museum & Library | |
referencedIn | Lady Byron manuscript material : 97 items, 1809-1857 | The New York Public Library. Carl H. Pforzheimer Collection of Shelley and His Circle. | |
creatorOf | Clarkson, Thomas, 1760-1846. Autograph letter signed : Playford, Suffolk, to [James Cropper], 1832 Oct. 19. | Pierpont Morgan Library. | |
creatorOf | James Cropper: Extracts from letters, 19th century | Cambridge University Library, Department of Manuscripts and University Archives |
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associatedWith | Cope, Thomas P. (Thomas Pim), 1768-1854. | person |
associatedWith | Cropper James 1773-1840 | person |
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Birth 1773
Death 1840-02-26
Britons
English