William Trent papers, circa 1756.

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William Trent papers, circa 1756.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/402570464

Deposition (2 p. : A.D.S.) taken from James Duning regarding business of fur trader James Duning with Simon Edgell and widow.

0.2 linear ft. (1 wallet)

Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library

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Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library

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Duning, James.

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Edgell, Simon.

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Trent, William, 1715-1787?

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William Trent, born in Philadelphia in 1715, was appointed Captain of the Pennsylvania Militia in 1746. From 1749-1754 he was partners with George Croghan in Indian trade along the Ohio River. In 1752 as an agent for Virginia, he was in charge of an expedition transporting gifts to the Miami Indians. He attended Indian councils in 1752, 57 and 59. From 1760-1762 he was a member of Simon, Trent, Levy and Franks, traders. He bought a tract of land on the Ohio River from the Six Nations in 1768 whi...