Colony, Lewis J. (1832-1891)
- Name:
- Colony, Lewis J. (1832-1891)
- Born:
- 1832
- Birthplace:
- Keene, NH
- Died:
- 04/26/1891
- Residence:
- Munsonville, NH
Keene, NH - Occupation:
- Chair manufacturer, including large office chairs, rockers, splint-seat chairs.
Storeowner, including a paint shop. - Father:
- Colony, Joshua
- Mother:
- Colony, Frances
- Spouse:
- Kittredge, Sarah
- Notes:
- From accession sheet: "Lewis J. Colony was making splint-seat chairs at Munsonville soon after 1877 and erected a paint shop and storehouse on Wilson Street in Keene where the products were brought, finished and shipped."
M.1858.
Purchased the Munson cotton mill at Monsonville, c.1860, worked there until 1871. Also part owner of serveral stores in Keene.
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