James Clemens
Liverpool merchant and shipowner
About James Clemens
Lived 1750 – 1775 (aged 24–25).
Sandstone signpost dated 1776, and inscribed with the initials of James Clemens. Situated at Thomas Lane and Thingwall Lane, the entrance to Clemen's house Ashfield (since burned down) can be seen behind the pillar. James Clemens (fl. 1750–1775) was a Liverpool, England merchant and shipowner, and Lord Mayor of Liverpool.
Life Clemens made three voyages to Angola in the 1750s, in addition to other slave runs, Also, in 1767, he became a member of the Liverpool town council, and was, from 1775 to 1776, the Lord Mayor. While serving as Lord Mayor, he presented St Pauls, Stoneycroft with a two cwt (104 kg) bell.
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Who was James Clemens?
Liverpool merchant and shipowner
When was James Clemens born?
James Clemens was born in 1750.
When did James Clemens die?
James Clemens died in 1775.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Clemens (lord mayor)
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