Ropes, Hardy

Person

Dates

Existence: 1788 - 1875

Biography

Hardy Ropes (1788-1875) married Mary Ladd (d. 1859) in 1824. Among their children were: William Ladd Ropes (1825-1912), Sarah Ropes (1827-1910), and Mary Louisa Ropes. Hardy Ropes was a merchant in Boston and worked for his brother William Ropes. He was also involved in the American Education Society.

Details in the biographical note are from the biographical note for the finding aid, Ropes family papers, Massachusetts Historical Society.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Ropes family papers

FOUND IN: Baker Library Special Collections and Archives, Harvard Business School

Collection Identifier: Mss:766 1789-1875 R785

Overview:

Correspondence, papers, diaries, and financial records kept by the Ropes family members of Salem, Massachusetts, 1785-circa 1960.