Oliphant, Andrew
Andrew Oliphant operated a general store probably located in Smithfield Borough, Fayette County. Oliphant is listed in the 1840 census under Fayette County.
From the description of General store daybook of Andrew Oliphant 1839-1840 [manuscript] (Historical Society of W Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 725394808
Andrew and John Oliphant kept these account books for the Sylvan Forge which was located on the lower waters of Georges Creek near New Geneva, Pa. The Oliphants built boats which they launched at New Geneva that carried iron to Pittsburgh and other points.
From the description of Account books of Andrew Oliphant 1838-1843 [manuscript] (Historical Society of W Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 725401603
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| creatorOf | Oliphant, Andrew. Account books of Andrew Oliphant 1838-1843 [manuscript] | Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, Heinz History Center Detre Library and Archives | |
| creatorOf | Oliphant, Andrew. General store daybook of Andrew Oliphant 1839-1840 [manuscript] | Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, Heinz History Center Detre Library and Archives |
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