James Lirigo Papers

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: 6714

Scope and Contents

Memoirs of a weaver and loom builder, giving an account of his life from his birth in 1809 in Hillhead parish in Sorn, Scotland. He discusses learning to be a weaver, mentions working at Kilmarnock, Scotland, coming to Boston, Mass., and working on a power loom in Lawrence and Roxbury, Mass. and Troy, N.Y. He also worked in Lowell and Needham, Mass. and Thompsonville, Conn. The diary ends in 1889.

Dates

1809-1889

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Biographical / Historical

Mr. Lirigo was born in 1809 in Hillhead parish in Sorn, Scotland. He worked at Kilmarnock, Scotland, came to Boston, & worked on a power loom in Lawrence & Roxbury, Massachusetts, and Troy, New York. Lirigo also worked in Lowell & Needham & Thompsonville, Connecticut.

Extent

0 cubic feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Memoirs of a weaver and loom builder, giving an account of his life from his birth in 1809 in Hillhead parish in Sorn, Scotland. The diary ends in 1889.