Background
Tappan, Lewis was born on May 23, 1788 in Northampton, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Benjamin and Sarah (Homes) Tappan.
Tappan, Lewis was born on May 23, 1788 in Northampton, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Benjamin and Sarah (Homes) Tappan.
Partner (with brother Arthur), credit manager Arthur Tappan & Company, silk jobbers, New York City, 1828-circa 37.
Member committee which undertook freeing Amistad captives.
Married Susanna Aspinwall, September 7, 1813. Married second, Mistress.