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Symson, Joseph

Other Business Names:

  • Symson, William

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

  • Kendal, Cumbria, Cumbria, North West, England

Sectors:

  • Financial services Private loan financing inc individuals & businesses
  • Merchanting & trade, international & inland Silk, velvet & other luxury fabrics trading & trade inc mercery & tapestry

Notes:

Joseph Symson, 1650-1731, was a mercer, dealing on his own account in cotton textiles made at Kendal which he sold throughout the UK. Also a money lender. Succeeded in business by his son, William, and later by his grandson, Joseph

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