Spalding, Lyman A.

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Merchant, reformer, abolitionist.

Lyman A. Spalding was a Quaker merchant involved in manufacturing and banking in New York State and the Midwest, and real estate and lumbering in Michigan Territory early in the 19th century. He was an active member in the abolition movement, edited the PLAIN TRUTH, and established the newspaper PRIESTCRAFT EXPOSED AND PRIMITIVE CHRISTIANITY DEFENDED.

From the description of Lyman A. Spalding papers, 1811-1864 (bulk). (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 63934128

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associatedWith Child, Lydia Maria, 1802-1880. person
associatedWith Dean, Elisha. person
associatedWith Hutchinson, Holmes. person
associatedWith Lundy, Benjamin, 1789-1839. person
associatedWith Marshall, Elihu F. person
associatedWith Newcomb, Harvey, 1803-1863. person
associatedWith Wetmore, Oliver. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Canandaigua (N.Y.)
Michigan
French Polynesia--Society Islands
Lockport (N.Y.)
Rochester (N.Y.)
New York (State)
Erie Canal (N.Y.)
Society Islands (French Polynesia)
New York (State)--Cananadaigua
Mexico
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Abolitionists
Agricultural machinery industry
Antislavery movements
Banks and banking
Canals
Elections
Journalism
Journalism, Religious
Journalists
Labor
Merchandising
Merchants
Missionaries
Missions
Newspapers
Politics, Practical
Quakers
Transportation
Working class
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