Lenox family papers 1718-1836

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Lenox family papers 1718-1836

http://archives.nypl.org/mss/1731

Three Lenox brothers, David, James and Robert, of Kirkcudbright, Scotland, immigrated to the U.S. and became successful businessmen. David Lenox (ca. 1753-1828) settled in Philadelphia and became a banker. James Lenox (1753-1839) was a New York City merchant who eventually returned to Scotland. Robert Lenox (1759-1839), a wealthy New York City merchant, was a philanthropist who was active in the First Presbyterian Church in the City of New York. Collection consists of papers of David, James and Robert Lenox. David Lenox's papers, 1779-1826, all relate to business except for a few items of his wife's correspondence. Papers for James Lenox are letters, 1809-1811, he wrote to his brother David. Robert Lenox materials contain both business and personal papers, 1791-1836; and items concerning the First Presbyterian Church, 1718-1825. There are also copies of entries from the Lenox family Bible recording births, baptisms and marriages.

.3 linear foot (1 box)

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 6311657

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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Lennox family

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Three Lenox brothers, David, James and Robert, of Kirkcudbright, Scotland, immigrated to the U.S. and became successful businessmen. David Lenox (ca. 1753-1828) settled in Philadelphia and became a banker. James Lenox (1753-1839) was a New York City merchant who eventually returned to Scotland. Robert Lenox (1759-1839), a wealthy New York City merchant, was a philanthropist who was active in the First Presbyterian Church in the City of New York. From the guide to the Len...

First Presbyterian Church in the City of New York

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Lenox, James, 1753-1839.

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Lenox, David

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Lenox, Robert, 1759-1839

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Lenox, Tacy Lukens, 1783-1833.

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