John Moss (Philadelphia)
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John Moss (Philadelphia)
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John Moss was a Jewish merchant, shipping magnate, and civic leader. He emigrated to the United States as a glass engraver from London. Moss soon turned to other ventures after glass engraving proved insufficient to sustain a decent wage. He opened a dry goods store in 1807 and soon became a major importer, eventually owning a small merchant fleet. In 1823, he turned control of the business to his brothers and turned his attention to various civic enterprises. He was a founding member of the Mus
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Jewish merchant, shipping magnate, and civic leader
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Moss_(Philadelphia)
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2016-09-30T20:57:31Z
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2024-09-14T22:13:08Z
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