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Henry, A & S, & Co

Other Business Names:

  • Henry, Alexander
  • Henry, Samuel

Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:

  • Manchester, Manchester, Greater Manchester, North West, England

Sectors:

  • Textile production Cotton textiles production inc spinning & weaving
  • Merchanting & trade, international & inland Raw cotton trading & trade
  • Distribution - wholesaling, broking, market trading, etc Raw textiles distribution

Notes:

Traced origins to Alexander Henry, d1862, who in 1804 established at Manchester a textile merchanting business. Soon joined by his brother, Samuel. They were nephews of Alexander Henry, b1766 and retired 1807, who in 1783 emigrated to USA where he established what became a major textile trading business importing from UK. The UK business grew rapidly to become a leader with branches at Bradford, Huddersfield, Glasgow, Belfast, Leeds, etc. Incorporated in 1889 when also manufacturers. By then the Henry family had ceased to have a significant role in business

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