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George Scott from Yorkshire emigrated to America in 1788 and settled in Otsego Town, Otsego, New York. A son Samuel was born in 1809.Shuttleworth
William SHUTTLEWORTH (1825-1877)of Hebden Bridge, Yorkshire, carpet and rug weaver was persuaded, in 1876, to move to the United States by Alexander T. Stewart under a three year agreement to make rugs and carpets. Stewart would supply the machinery and work area. William and his well trained brothers began the manufacture of rugs and carpet in line with their contract with Stewart, at Glenham, on the Hudson. William suddenly sickened and died in 1877 at the age of 52. William's 4 brothers carried out the agreement that had been made with Stewart, who had also died that year. William had married Rachel Wilson in Yorkshire, she died in New York City in 1885 aged 62 years.Their son, John (1844-1909) born in Yorkshire was an excellent weaver and dyer. With his Yorkshire wife, Annie Rastrick they had 8 children.
William's son James, born in Yorkshire, after completing the contract with Stewart, started a business with his brothers called Shuttleworth Bros. & Co. They were described as experienced, capable businessmen, having been taught every detail both of making the goods and of managing the business." Two other brothers were involved in the business, Walter W. and Herbert I. both born in Yorkshire. The business was still functioning in 1911.
