Wright, Benjamin, 1770-1842

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Benjamin Wright (1770-1842) was a prominent land surveyor and engineer. During his career, he surveyed much of the lands along the upper Mohawk and Black River Valleys, which are now situated in Herkimer, Oneida, Lewis, and Jefferson Counties in New York State. Wright was also noted for his advocacy and development of canals and transportation infrastructure in New York State. He was chief engineer in the design and construction of the Erie Canal.

From the description of Collection, 1791-1862; bulk, 1791-1827. (New York State Library). WorldCat record id: 122583134

Benjamin Wright (1770-1842) was a land surveyor of Oneida and Oswego counties from 1792 to 1796 and active in the promotion of the New York State Canal.

From the description of Survey and map of Lot No. 87 in Fonda's Patent, Oneida County, New York, 1809. (New York State Library). WorldCat record id: 122488048

From the description of Survey and maps of Lot 46 in Fonda's Patent, Oneida County, New York, 1791. (New York State Library). WorldCat record id: 145408135

Benjamin Wright (1770-1842) was a land surveyor of Oneida and Oswego counties from 1792 to 1796. He also promoted and helped execute the building of the Erie Canal.

From the description of Map of Lot No. 42 in Fonda's Patent, Oneida County, New York, ca. 1802. (New York State Library). WorldCat record id: 122583035

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Role Title Holding Repository
referencedIn Wright, Benjamin Hall, 1801-1881. Papers of Benjamin Hall Wright, 1839-1881. Library of Congress
creatorOf Wright, Benjamin, 1770-1842. Collection, 1791-1862; bulk, 1791-1827. New York State Library
referencedIn Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company. Letters concerning the Chesapeake and Ohio canal. [manuscript], 1828-1829. University of Virginia. Library
referencedIn White family papers, 1795-1922. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
referencedIn United States Sanitary Commission records. Army and Navy Claim Agency archives, 1861-1870 New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division
creatorOf Hawley, Jesse, 1773-1842. Jesse Hawley papers, 1807-1835, 1880. New-York Historical Society
referencedIn Colden, Cadwallader R., 1774-1839. Family papers, 1774-1844. New-York Historical Society
referencedIn Cope, Thomas P. (Thomas Pim), 1768-1854. Letterbooks, 1788-1853 [microform]. Hagley Museum & Library
referencedIn Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company. Letters concerning the Chesapeake and Ohio canal., 1828-1829. University of Virginia. Library
creatorOf Wright, Benjamin, 1770-1842. Map of Lot No. 42 in Fonda's Patent, Oneida County, New York, ca. 1802. New York State Library
referencedIn Jervis, John B. (John Bloomfield), 1795-1885. Papers, 1820-1884 [microform]. Hagley Museum & Library
referencedIn Scriba, George L.C. (George Ludwig Christian), 1752-1836. Papers, 1777-1870. American Periodical Series I
creatorOf Wright, Benjamin, 1770-1842. Survey and map of Lot No. 87 in Fonda's Patent, Oneida County, New York, 1809. New York State Library
referencedIn Brown & Hewett. Ledger, 1796-1804. Hagley Museum & Library
creatorOf Wright, Benjamin, 1770-1842. [Map of Scriba's patent]. Syracuse University
referencedIn Contemporary Dance Trust Archive, 1957-1998 V & A Department of Theatre and Performance
creatorOf Wright, Benjamin, 1770-1842. Scriba's patent, townships 9 and 17 : land surveys, [1796-ca.1822]. New-York Historical Society
creatorOf Wright, Benjamin, 1770-1842. Survey and maps of Lot 46 in Fonda's Patent, Oneida County, New York, 1791. New York State Library
referencedIn Hugh White papers, 1750-1933. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
referencedIn William Constable papers, 1790-1805. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
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associatedWith Brown & Hewett. corporateBody
associatedWith Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company. corporateBody
associatedWith Colden, Cadwallader R., 1774-1839. person
associatedWith Contemporary Dance Trust corporateBody
associatedWith Cope, Thomas P. (Thomas Pim), 1768-1854. person
associatedWith Hawley, Jesse, 1773-1842. person
associatedWith Jervis, John B. (John Bloomfield), 1795-1885. person
associatedWith Low, Nicholas, 1739-1826. person
associatedWith Scriba, George L.C. (George Ludwig Christian), 1752-1836. person
associatedWith Tayler, John, 1742-1829. person
associatedWith United States Sanitary Commission corporateBody
associatedWith Van Rensselaer, Stephen, 1764-1839. person
associatedWith Western Inland Lock Navigation Company. corporateBody
associatedWith White, Hugh, 1798-1870 person
associatedWith William Constable. person
associatedWith Wright, Benjamin Hall, 1801-1881. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Oneida County (N.Y.)
Black River Canal (N.Y.)
Erie Canal (N.Y.)
Oneida County (N.Y.)
New York (State)--Oneida County
Mohawk River (N.Y.)
Black River (N.Y.)
New York (State)--Oneida County
New York (State)
New York (State)--Jefferson County
Canada Creek (N.Y.)
Wood Creek (N.Y.)
Jefferson County (N.Y.)
New York (State)--Oneida County
Schoharie Creek (N.Y.)
Canada Creek (N.Y.)
New York (State)--Lewis County
New York (State)--Oneida County
Lewis County (N.Y.)
Oneida County (N.Y.)
Oneida County (N.Y.)
Mohawk River Valley (N.Y.)
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Canals
Dams
Land subdivision
Land subdivision
Roads
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Birth 1770-10-10

Death 1842-08-24

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