Williams, Elijah, 1732-1815

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The son of Col. Ephraim Williams (1691-1755), Elijah Williams was a Stockbridge and West Stockbridge, Mass., merchant, iron manufacturer, and proprietor of marble quarries.

He frequently dealt with the Van Schaack brothers, Henry and David, of Kinderhook, N.Y., and was a surveyor and purchaser of Indian lands in and around Stockbridge.

From the description of Letter and bills, 1757-1775. (Newberry Library). WorldCat record id: 41014207

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Massachusetts--Berkshire County
Massachusetts
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Merchants
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Birth 1732

Death 1815

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