Armstrong, James Smith, 1803-1883.

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In the 1830s, James Smith Armstrong was the Cincinnati agent for Armstrong, Grant and Company, a Maysville, Kentucky salt supplier. Armstrong invested in Cincinnati real estate, banks and railroads. In 1836 he was selected as president of the Commercial Bank of Cincinnati. He moved to France in 1842 and left Richard Miller in charge of his properties and investments.

From the description of James Smith Armstrong papers, 1825-1881. (Cincinnati Historical Library and Archives). WorldCat record id: 34712306

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Place Name Admin Code Country
Cincinnati (Ohio)
United States
Ohio--Cincinnati
Subject
Banks and banking
Cholera
Financial crises
Insurance companies
Real property
Railroads
Salt industry and trade
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Birth 1803

Death 1883

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