Claghorn, John W., 1789-1869

John W. Claghorn was a merchant and auctioneer in Boston, Massachusetts, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

From the description of John W. Claghorn papers, 1804-1849. (University of Delaware Library). WorldCat record id: 665948546

John W. Claghorn was a merchant and auctioneer in Boston, Massachusetts, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Claghorn was associated with the Boston firm of William Prentiss & Son, circa 1814; and with the Philadelphia firms of Jennings, Thomas Grill & Co.; Jennings and Thomas (all before 1835); and Myers and Claghorn 1836–1840. He was married first to Ann Beth (d. 1812), then Eliza Crumby (d. 1835).

Biographical information derived from the collection. Mosser, Daniel W. and Ernest W. Sullivan II. "Gravell Watermark Archive." http://wiz2.cath.vt.edu:8200/ (accessed October 22, 2009 ). Philadelphia Area Consortium of Special Collections Libraries. "PACSCL Consortial Survey Initiative." http://www.pacsclsurvey.org/ (accessed October 22, 2009 ).

From the guide to the John W. Claghorn papers, 1804–1849, (University of Delaware Library - Special Collections)