Melvill, Thomas

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Thomas Melvill served as surgeon in Speedy and Britannia during whaling voyages between 1791-1796

From the guide to the Thomas Melvill collection, 1791-1796, (Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge)

Thomas Melvill ( - ), of Scoonie, Scotland, was an ancestor of Herman Melville.

From the description of Sermon notes, 1725-1750. (American Antiquarian Society). WorldCat record id: 191259531

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Place Name Admin Code Country
United States
Scotland
Scoonie (Scotland)
Subject
Agriculture
Clergy
Farm life
Whaling
Occupation
Activity

Person

Active 1725

Active 1750

English

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