Lenox family.
Three Lenox brothers, David, James and Robert, of Kirkcudbright, Scotland, immigrated to the U.S. and became successful businessmen.
David Lenox (ca. 1753-1828) settled in Philadelphia and became a banker. James Lenox (1753-1839) was a New York City merchant who eventually returned to Scotland. Robert Lenox (1759-1839), a wealthy New York City merchant, was a philanthropist who was active in the First Presbyterian Church in the City of New York.
From the description of Lenox family papers, 1718-1836. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122378788
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| creatorOf | Lenox family. Lenox family papers, 1718-1836. | New York Public Library System, NYPL |
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| associatedWith | First Presbyterian Church in the City of New York. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Lenox, David, ca. 1753-1828. | person |
| associatedWith | Lenox, James, 1753-1839. | person |
| associatedWith | Lenox, Robert, 1759-1839. | person |
| associatedWith | Lenox, Tacy Lukens, 1783-1833. | person |
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