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Jonathan Backhouse (1779–1842)
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Jonathan Backhouse (19 January 1779 – 7 October 1842) was a third generation banker from Darlington. He is known for financing the Stockton to Darlington Railway. He was married to the Quaker preacher Hannah Chapman Backhouse.[2]
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![]() left to right:Stephen Lushington, Sir John Eardley-Wilmot, Jonathan Backhouse with L.C. Lecesne and others in 1840.[1] | |
Born | 19 January 1779 |
Died | 7 October 1842(1842-10-07) (aged 63) |
Nationality | English |
Occupation | Banker |
Known for | Bankers to the Stockton and Darlington Railway |
Spouse | Hannah Chapman[2] |
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