William James

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William James (13 June 1771 - 10 March 1837) was a land agent and surveyor who in 1821 made the original survey for the pioneering Liverpool and Manchester Railway. James was born in Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire, England, the son of a solicitor. After himself qualifying as a solicitor in Birmingham he returned to practice in his home town.

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Born:
June 13, 1771
Died:
March 10, 1837

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