Dean family.

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Family of Joseph Dean who was born in England and later settled in Philadelphia where he had a textile mill; in 1845 bought a grist mill just outside Newark, Del., which he converted into a woolen mill; family moved to Newark and Joseph's son, William Dean became a partner in Joseph Dean and Son in 1847; after his father's death, William continued to operate the mill and in 1882 it became Dean Woolen Company; mills burned in late 1886 and were not rebuilt. William Dean was also involved in the Kiamensi Woolen Company.

From the description of Dean family papers, 1844-1918. (Historical Society of Delaware). WorldCat record id: 70977922

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creatorOf Dean family. Dean family papers, 1844-1918. Historical Society of Delaware
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associatedWith Dean, Joseph, 1784-1861. person
associatedWith Dean, Joseph, 1811-1917. person
associatedWith Dean, William, 1820-1887. person
associatedWith Dean Woolen Company (Newark, Del.) corporateBody
associatedWith Joseph Dean and Son (Newark, Del.) corporateBody
associatedWith Kiamensi Woolen Company. corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
Delaware--Newark
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Decedents' estates
Textile industry
Woolen and worsted manufacture
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Active 1844

Active 1918

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