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: 671395791

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Role Title Holding Repository
creatorOf Phinney, James H. Letter : Scranton, Pa., to William Henry, 1857 Feb. 20. Bryn Mawr College, Mariam Coffin Canaday Library
referencedIn Adelman, Seymour,. Seymor Adelman collection, 1724-1956. Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries
creatorOf Henry, William, Jr. William Henry, Jr., papers, 1791-1877 (bulk 1800-1822). Bennington Museum
referencedIn Henry, William. Letter : Wyoming, Pa., to "Dear Selden," 1864 June 11. Bryn Mawr College, Mariam Coffin Canaday Library
creatorOf Henry, William, Jr. Correspondence, 1855-1864. Bryn Mawr College, Mariam Coffin Canaday Library
creatorOf Shipman, W. M. Letter : Somerville, Pa., to William Henry, Jr., 1855 Nov. 20. Bryn Mawr College, Mariam Coffin Canaday Library
referencedIn Henry, William. Letter : Wyoming, Pa., to Ellen and Jane Henry, 1861 July 22. Bryn Mawr College, Mariam Coffin Canaday Library
referencedIn Henry, Patricia,. Patricia and William Henry Jr. collection, 1907-1944. Western Michigan University, Dwight B. Waldo Library
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Relation Name
associatedWith Adelman, Seymour, person
associatedWith Brownson, Eli person
associatedWith Gorham, Stephen. person
associatedWith Henderson, Solomon. person
associatedWith Henry, Patricia, person
associatedWith Henry, William. person
associatedWith Henry, William. person
associatedWith Phinney, James H. person
associatedWith Prince, Lucy Terry, d. 1821. person
associatedWith Shipman, W. M. person
associatedWith Troy Carriage Repository. corporateBody
associatedWith Vermont. Supreme Court. corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
Shaftsbury (Vt.)
Albany (N.Y.)
Bennington (Vt.)
Vermont--Sunderland (Town)
Lansingburgh (N.Y.)
United States
Vermont--Bennington
New York (N.Y.)
Troy (N.Y.)
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Actions and defenses
Business enterprises
General stores
Real property
Occupation
Merchants
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Person

Active 1791

Active 1877

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