James Boies, a native of Ireland, entered the paper making business in 1760 when he went to work for his father-in-law, Jeremiah Smith, another Irish immigrant. In 1765 Boies built a paper mill of his own on the Neponset in partnership with Richard Clark. A few years later, he built another mill in partnership with his son-in-law, Hugh McLean, who had also been born in Ireland.
James Boies, a native of Ireland, entered the paper making business in 1760 when he went to work for his father-in-law, Jeremiah Smith, another Irish immigrant. In 1765 Boies built a paper mill of his own on the Neponset in partnership with Richard Clark. A few years later, he built another mill in partnership with his son-in-law, Hugh McLean, who had also been born in Ireland.
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In memory of
MR. JAMES BOIES
who died the 11th day of July, 1798
aged 96
Watts: "The History of Milton, Mass. 1640-1887" Press of Rockwell & Churchill: Boston: 1887
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