The Ledger of The Polar Star
Extracts from the famous ship's accounts ledger from her build and launch in Peterhead in 1857 to her sale to Dundee in 1882
Ledger Pages 253 - 375
Notes on Principal Share Holders, 1857-1882
Mr Charles Brand of Ravenscraig, by Peterhead, (1806-1870). Farmer, miller and commercial merchant. Married Amelia Sutter (1813-1867), Peterhead, March 1834. Children: Isabella, 1835, Amelia, 1837, Charles, 1839, Mary, 1840, William, 1848-1869. His shares latterly owned by James Shivas of New Pitsligo.
Mr David Ewan, Shipmaster, Peterhead.
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Mrs Margaret Fraser, Banff, latterly shares with Mrs Wm Lumsden and then Charles Innes, Banff.
Mr William Lillie, Wright, Peterhead.
Mr David Mitchell, Draper, Peterhead.
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Mr William Mitchell, Ironmonger, Peterhead.
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Mr James Mitchell Snr, Manufacturer, Peterhead.
Father of ship owners William and David Mitchell.
Mr James Mitchell Jnr, (1825-????) Draper, Peterhead.
Brother of ship owners William and David Mitchell.
Mr Paul Margetson of Balham Hill, London. Born Bermondsey, Surrey, 1814.
Leather Manufacturer of Burmondsey. His connection with the Peterhead whaling trade is, to date, unknown.
Mr John Shewan, Farmer, Cairnhill, St Fergus
Robert Walker Esq. of Richmond by Peterhead.
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