JAMES G. WINSHIP 



James G. Winship was born January 18, 1839, at New York City. He 

 was the son of Ebenezer Winship, who for more than fifty years was con- 

 nected with the famous Allaire Works of New York, most of the time as 

 foreman and superintendent. The son inherited his father's love for the work 

 and served his apprenticeship under him in the Allaire Works. 



Reaching his majority just before the outbreak of the Civil War, he 

 served in the engine-room of transports engaged in carrying troops and sup- 

 plies to southern points, and afterwards became chief engineer of the Morro 

 Castle, one of the finest steamers of the time out of New York, engaged in 

 the trade with Cuba. 



When about thirty-three years of age, he left the sea and entered the 

 employ of the Blake Steam Pump Works, and remained with them after they 

 became part of the International Steam Pump Company. Altogether he 

 served over forty-three years with these companies. 



During the earlier part of his service with them, he spent much time 

 traveling, but during the latter years of his life he was a part of the city 

 selling force, and had a wide acquaintance among the trade. 



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