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Alexander Raby

An English ironmaster and wealthy London merchant who sold his Surrey estate, moved to Llanelli, and took over the lease of Box Colliery in 1797, opening coal mines and ironworks there.

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Box Colliery Carmarthenshire 1797–?

Record created: 10 October 2026 · Last researched: 10 October 2026

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