James Manning Plimpton

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(1854-1926) president and treasurer, Plimpton Manufacturing Company; vice president, director, and division manager, United States Envelope Company; nephew of Linus Plimpton; married to Ellen Jones; father to Samuel James Plimpton; resided at 115 Sigourney Street.

Biographical sketch with dates

July 5, 1854

Born in Putnam, CT.

Between July 6 and December 30, 1872

Came to Hartford to work for Plimpton Envelope & Paper Company.

March 6, 1880

Bought a hat store at 419 Broadway, New York City.
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February 15, 1882

Married Ellen Jones.
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March 1, 1904

Appointed manager of the Plimpton Manufacturing Company, succeeding
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March 2, 1904

Appointed with Arthur Bradley as administrator of Linus Plimpton’s estate.
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November 1924

Suffered a bout of pneumonia that precipitated a decline in his health. This was the “first serious sickness of his life.”

July 5, 1926

Celebrated his 72nd birthday, during which he “received with great pleasure the annual tribute of roses from his employees and friends.”

After July 5, 1926

Went to Norfolk, CT, in hopes of recovering his strength.

August 4, 1926

Died in Norfolk, CT.
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