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 RecID:   138
 Name:   Derby, Elias Haskett Jr.
 Shipowner:   Yes
 Bio:   Farber p 95 quoting Whitney p1415 , by 1810 Derbys only owned five ships each in conjunction with many other merchants "A spirit of irascibility characterized the public life of the younger Derbys hastened the family's loss of influence. There are reports of Haskett Derby's intemperance on public occasions and Hersey Derby's frequent brawling. Several disputes over their estate became very embarrassing." Nath West equal heir with sons, fought with Haskett, and in 1803 sep from Elizabeth.
 Ships' Names:   Recovery, Ship
 Date:   1805 Sept 28
 Spouse:   Brown(e), Lucy (1771-1839?)
 Father:   Derby, Elias Haskett
 Mother:   Crowninshield, Elizabeth
 Residence:   Salem, Londonderry NH
 Birthdate:   1766
 Deathdate:   1826
 Master:   Recovery, Ship
 Birthplace:   Salem



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