Cropper, James, 1773-1840

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James 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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