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John Leamy, Irish–American merchant (born 1757)

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John Leamy (merchant)

American merchant

John Leamy was an Irish-born American merchant who pioneered Philadelphia's trade with the Spanish colonies in the Americas. He was a founder of the Insurance Company of North America and the Hibernian Society. As an active Roman Catholic, he helped fund the construction of St.…
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December 4

Day of the year

December 4 is the 338th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 27 days remain until the end of the year.
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