Rogers, James, 1728-1790

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James Rogers was a merchant from Bristol, England, a ship owner, and a slave trader who engaged in various types of trade in Newfoundland, the American colonies, the West Indies, Ireland, Africa, Spain, Portugal, and elsewhere.

From the guide to the James Rogers Papers, 1768-1794 and undated, (David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University)

James Rogers was a merchant from Bristol, Gloucestershire, England, a ship owner, and a slave trader who engaged in various types of trade in Newfoundland, the American colonies, the West Indies, Ireland, Africa, Spain, Portugal, and elsewhere.

From the description of James Rogers papers, 1768-1794 and undated. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 20121732

Merchant and shipowner, of Bristol, Gloucestershire, England.

From the description of Papers, 1760s-1790s. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 154270884

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creatorOf Rogers, James, d. 1799. James Rogers papers, 1768-1794 and undated. Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library
creatorOf James Rogers Papers, 1768-1794 and undated David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library
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Caribbean Area
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England--Bristol
Atlantic Ocean Region
Great Britain
England--Bristol
Africa
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Bankruptcy
Merchants
Merchants
Shipping
Slave trade
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Birth 1728-04-02

Death 1790-09-23

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