P_10433_1669 – Francis Grueber
Born: 1658
Died: Unknown
Francis Grueber (d. 1730), gunpowder maker of Faversham in Kent, and co-owner of four slaving voyages from London, three between 1702 and 1705 (of which two are known to have been destined for Jamaica) and a fourth in 1717 alongside the South Sea Co. to Whydah/Ouidah and Buenos Aires. He was briefly in partnership with Thomas Coram.
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First name: Francis
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Last name: Grueber
Aliases: Grubar, Francis,
Primary cohort: London
Sex: Male
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Social background: Trade
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Relations
Daniel Grueber
Father
Job: merchant', but gunpowder maker
Susanna or Susan Amon[n]et
Spouse
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Internal migrant: Don't know
Foreign born: Yes
Born in France
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Sources: Bankruptcy of Francis Grueber of Faversham in Kent, gunpowdermaker 1743 4 February 1743Issue:8299Page:3 Gillian Wagner, Thomas Coram gent. 1668-1751 pp. 68-69.
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Crossings (4)
24208 - Jane (1702 - 1702)
Role: Owner
21353 - Susanna (1704 - 1705)
Role: Owner
21180 - Marlborough (1704 - 1705)
Role: Owner
75432 - Europe (1717 - 1718)
Role: Owner
Birth
Date: 1658
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Death
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Burial
Date: 19/04/1730
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Faversham, Kent
Occupation: Gunpowder Manufacturer (Craft)
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Was slave trading profitable: Don't know
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