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1814 Rented a small woollen factory at Mill Hall, Penn | 1814 Rented a small woollen factory at Mill Hall, Penn | ||
By 1830, he was able build his own factory, alongside a brook known as Plum Run, where he began to produce fabric, socks, coverlets and yarn. In 1845 Rich decided to expand, purchasing a large stretch of land in a remote part of Pennsylvania where he built the Woolrich mill, as well as an entire town, including schools and shops. The [[Woolrich]] Company's headquarters are still there.<ref>[https://www.anothermag.com/fashion-beauty/10444/the-pioneer-behind-americas-oldest-outerwear-brand] 'AnOther' website - The Pioneer Behind America’s Oldest Outerwear Brand</ref> | By 1830, he was able build his own factory, alongside a brook known as Plum Run, where he began to produce fabric, socks, coverlets and yarn. In 1845 Rich decided to expand, purchasing a large stretch of land in a remote part of Pennsylvania where he built the Woolrich mill, as well as an entire town, including schools and shops. The [[Woolrich]] Company's headquarters are still there.<ref>[https://www.anothermag.com/fashion-beauty/10444/the-pioneer-behind-americas-oldest-outerwear-brand] 'AnOther' website - The Pioneer Behind America’s Oldest Outerwear Brand</ref>. He initially called Woolrich 'Factoryville'.<ref>Congressional Record: Proceedings and Debates, Volume 114, Part 10, 8 May 1968, p.12436. United States Congress</ref> | ||
1871 April 04th. Died in Clinton, Pennsylvania | 1871 April 04th. Died in Clinton, Pennsylvania |
Revision as of 08:03, 14 June 2020
John Rich (1786-1871) of Woolrich
1786 October 16th. Born in Wootton Basset the son of John Rich and his wife Margaret Braine Wilson
Married Rachael L. McCloskey
1811 Emigrated from Liverpool. Found employment as a wool carder in a mill in Germantown, Penn.
1814 Rented a small woollen factory at Mill Hall, Penn
By 1830, he was able build his own factory, alongside a brook known as Plum Run, where he began to produce fabric, socks, coverlets and yarn. In 1845 Rich decided to expand, purchasing a large stretch of land in a remote part of Pennsylvania where he built the Woolrich mill, as well as an entire town, including schools and shops. The Woolrich Company's headquarters are still there.[1]. He initially called Woolrich 'Factoryville'.[2]
1871 April 04th. Died in Clinton, Pennsylvania