William Henry, Jr., papers, 1791-1877 (bulk 1800-1822).

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William Henry, Jr., papers, 1791-1877 (bulk 1800-1822).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/671395791

Chiefly documents containing orders for goods to be sold in a general store for such items as clothing, sewing supplies, hardware, shot and powder, household items, pocket and pen knives, books, mouse and rat traps, tooth brushes, wall paper, elastic cloth, food, iron and steel bars, umbrellas, etc. Items were purchased from vendors in New York City and elsewhere in New York, including vendors in the towns of Troy, Albany, and Lansingburgh as well as the Vermont towns of Bennington and Shaftsbury. The largest order is dated 1791 (7 p.) with all items (cloth, tools, food, dinnerware, brandy, etc.) being purchased from Stephen Gorham, of New York City, a relationship continuing for many years.

8 folders (249 items).

Bennington Museum

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SNAC Resource ID: 7965339

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Henry, William, Jr.

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Born in Colrain, Mass., and moved to Bennington, Vt., with his family before 1770; like his father was owner of a general store. He apparently started the business with Solomon Henderson ca. 1791 but partnership was dissolved and Henry became sole owner in 1797; served as town representative from 1805-1811, justice of the peace, 1801-1840, and probate judge, 1821-1824. From the description of William Henry, Jr., papers, 1791-1877 (bulk 1800-1822). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 67139...

Gorham, Stephen

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Brownson, Eli

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Henderson, Solomon

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Vermont. Supreme Court

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Troy Carriage Repository

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Prince, Lucy Terry, approximately 1730-1821

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