Sutherland, James, -1791
Variant namesCame to Detroit ca. 1832; listed in Directory; 1837; as a joiner at 59 Woodward: 1845, carpenter, Gratiot near Antoine; 1850, coffin maker, Beaubien and Gratiot; 1852, undertaker and city Sexton. His name is not found after 1871. Said to have been Detroit's first undertaker. (from City Directories,and grandson) (blue index cards)
From the description of James Sutherland papers, 1852 February 2 (Detroit Public Library). WorldCat record id: 498382499
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| creatorOf | Sutherland, James. James Sutherland papers, 1852 February 2 | Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library | |
| creatorOf | Heyl, Erik, 1888-1973,. Steamers and propellers collection, 1834-1958. | Buffalo History Museum, Research Library | |
| referencedIn | Pforzheimer, Walter L. (Walter Lionel), 1914-2003. Walter Lionel Pforzheimer collection, 1487-1997 (inclusive), 1487-1982 (bulk). | Yale University Library | |
| creatorOf | Sutherland Antimony Mine. Records, 1854-1917, (bulk 1912-1917). | Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center. |
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| associatedWith | Heyl, Erik, 1888-1973, | person |
| associatedWith | Pforzheimer, Walter L. (Walter Lionel), 1914-2003. | person |
| associatedWith | Sutherland Antimony Mine. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Ubelhoer, Antoine | person |
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Death 1791
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