Delbridge, John

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  • Merchanting & trade, international & inland General trading & trade
  • Merchanting & trade, international & inland Government contracting re naval & military supplies
  • Merchanting & trade, international & inland Tobacco trading & trade

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John Delbridge, 1564-1639, traded as a merchant on his own account from c1590s. Early on involved in local cloth exporting trade. Later had strong London connections and was involved in government agency work and trading to Virginia (especially tobacco) and Bermuda. Connected with Virginia Co and Somers Island Co. Emerged as Barnstaple's MP for 19 years and was a leading merchant, citizen, corporation member including mayor, and property owner

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