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Maxwell, James

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ca. 1789

Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Philadelphia, 1880–1882, Lists 4 Jan.–24 Dec. 1821, no. 125, microfilm 419,605, U.S. and Canada Record Collection, FHL; “Died,” New-York Observer (New York City), 13 Jan. 1853, 11.

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U.S. and Canada Record Collection. FHL.

New-York Observer. New York City. 1829–1912.

–5 Jan. 1853.

New York Co., NY, Petitions for Letters of Administrations, Box 8-28985, 1853, James Maxwell, microfilm 898,010, U.S. and Canada Record Collection, FHL; “Died,” New-York Observer (New York City), 13 Jan. 1853, 11.

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U.S. and Canada Record Collection. FHL.

New-York Observer. New York City. 1829–1912.

Millwright, machinist, inventor, public reform advocate.

Longworth, Longworth’s American Almanac [1822], 313; Longworth, Longworth’s American Almanac [1825], 296; “To Printers,” Mackenzie’s Gazette (New York City), 26 Sept. 1840, 4; “Regular Meeting—Wednesday,” Young America! (New York City), 28 Mar. 1846, 3.

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Longworth, Thomas. Longworth’s American Almanac, New-York Register, and City Directory, for the Forty-Seventh Year of American Independence. Containing a List of Banks, Insurance Companies, Post-Office Establishments, &c. &c. New York: By the author, 1822.

Longworth’s American Almanac, New-York Register, and City Directory, for the Fiftieth Year of American Independence. . . . New York: Thomas Longworth, 1825.

Mackenzie’s Gazette. New York City. 1838–1840.

Young America!. New York City. 1845–1849.

Born in Ireland.

Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Philadelphia, 1880–1882, Lists 4 Jan.–24 Dec. 1821, no. 125, microfilm 419,605, U.S. and Canada Record Collection, FHL.

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U.S. and Canada Record Collection. FHL.

Married Margaret Dunlap, by Aug. 1821.

Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Philadelphia, 1880–1882, Lists 4 Jan.–24 Dec. 1821, no. 125, microfilm 419,605, U.S. and Canada Record Collection, FHL; New York Co., NY, Petitions for Letters of Administrations, Box 8-28985, 1853, James Maxwell, microfilm 898,010, U.S. and Canada Record Collection, FHL; New York City, NY, Manhattan Death Certificates, 1866–1919, cert. no. 412466, microfilm 1,322,616, U.S. and Canada Record Collection, FHL.

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U.S. and Canada Record Collection. FHL.

Immigrated to U.S., Aug. 1821.

Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Philadelphia, 1880–1882, Lists 4 Jan.–24 Dec. 1821, no. 125, microfilm 419,605, U.S. and Canada Record Collection, FHL.

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U.S. and Canada Record Collection. FHL.

Invented “Maxwell’s Proof Press,” by Mar. 1838.

“To Printers,” Mackenzie’s Gazette (New York City), 26 Sept. 1840, 4.

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Mackenzie’s Gazette. New York City. 1838–1840.

Elected as member of interim central committee of National Reform Association, 28 Mar. 1844.

“Third General Working Men’s Meeting—Adoption of the Constitution,” Working Man’s Advocate (New York City), 30 Mar. 1844, [3].

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Working Man’s Advocate. New York City. 1830–184?.

Died in New York City.

New York Co., NY, Petitions for Letters of Administrations, Box 8-28985, 1853, James Maxwell, microfilm 898,010, U.S. and Canada Record Collection, FHL.

Comprehensive Works Cited

U.S. and Canada Record Collection. FHL.

Maxwell, James

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