James Maury
(1746-1840)
1st United States Consul in Liverpool (1790-1829)
Died aged 94
Wikidata WikipediaJames Maury (3 Feb 1746 – 23 Feb 1840) was one of the first United States diplomats and one of the first American consuls appointed overseas. In 1790 he was appointed to the Consulate of the United States in Liverpool, one of the first overseas consulates founded by the then fledgling United States of America. Maury held the position of consul for 39 years until he was removed from office by President Andrew Jackson in 1829.
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Commemorated on 2 plaques
Here lived James Maury 1746-1840 first United States Consul in Liverpool
Roscoe Court, 4 Rodney Street, Liverpool, United Kingdom where they lived
The Eagle Pub. Liverpool was so important during the 18th Century that President George Washington appointed James Maury, an American merchant already trading in Liverpool, as America's first Consul on 7 June 1790. One of Maury's roles was to help American sailors when they got into trouble, which was not difficult with a pub on virtually every corner and the press gang roaming the streets looking for drunken sailors to impress. For a time James Maury had an office here on Paradise Street. He lived in Liverpool for 44 years (1786-1830). This building became the Eagle Public House and acquired the American bald eagle, probably off a sailing ship.
51 Paradise Street, Liverpool, United Kingdom where they worked