Blow, Richard, 1746-1833.
Richard Blow was a native of Southampton County, Va. He was born in 1746, the son of Samuel Blow and Martha (Drew) Blow. He married Frances Wright in 1786. He owned "Tower Hill" plantation in Sussex County, Va. and was a partner in stores operated in Virginia and North Carolina. He furnished ships to trade American goods abroad. He was the first president of the Farmers Bank of Norfolk and was president of the Dismal Swamp Canal Company, Blow died in Portsmouth, Va. in 1833. He was survived by his only child, George Blow (1787-1870).
From the description of Papers, 1772-1872, 1772-1820. (College of William & Mary). WorldCat record id: 23238765
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| creatorOf | Blow, Richard, 1746-1833. Papers, 1778-1793. | Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library | |
| referencedIn | Waller family. Papers, 1737-1912. | Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library | |
| referencedIn | Hines, William. Correspondence, 1781-1836. | Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library | |
| referencedIn | Rochelle, James Henry, 1826-1889. Paper, 1811-1907; (bulk 1811-1898). | Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library | |
| creatorOf | Blow family. Papers, 1770-1875. | William & Mary Libraries | |
| creatorOf | Blow, Richard, 1746-1833. Letterbook, 1801-1803. | Virginia Historical Society Library | |
| referencedIn | Blow family. Papers, 1653-1905. | Virginia Historical Society Library | |
| creatorOf | Blow, Richard, 1746-1833. Papers, 1772-1872, 1772-1820. | William & Mary Libraries |
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| associatedWith | Farmers Bank of Norfolk. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Harlequin (Ship) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Hines, William. | person |
| associatedWith | Rochelle, James Henry, 1826-1889. | person |
| associatedWith | Rowsay, John, fl. 1744-1806. | person |
| associatedWith | Waller family. | family |
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Birth 1746
Death 1833
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