Armitage Family papers 1786-1847

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Armitage Family papers 1786-1847

http://archives.nypl.org/mss/126

The origins of the Armitage family can be traced to the 16th century in Lydgate, Yorkshire near Huddersfield in England. Part of the family settled in New York State in the 18th century. Collection consists of correspondence between members of the Armitage family in New York and their relatives in England. Letters, 1786-1847, mainly of Benjamin Armitage, cover such topics as the business of Weight Armitage & Co., English cotton manufacturers from Manchester; social and economic conditions in England and New York State in the early 19th century; and American politics in the 18th century.

.3 linear foot (1 box)

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 6311277

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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Armitage, Enoch

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Weight Armitage and Company.

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Armitage family

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The origins of the Armitage family can be traced to the 16th century in Lydgate, Yorkshire near Huddersfield in England. Part of the family settled in New York State in the 18th century. From the guide to the Armitage Family papers, 1786-1847, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.) ...

Armitage, Benjamin

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