Sephardic Jewish population in Charleston grows (1 avr. 1740 – 1 nov 1741)

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The Jewish community at Charleston received a substantial addition during the years 1740–41. During the mid-1700s, Charleston was the preferred destination of Jewish emigres from London, who represented numerous wealthy merchant families. They became involved in business, trade, finance and agriculture in Charleston, with some owning plantations.

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