James Arkell
James Arkell (October 16, 1829 – February 28, 1911) was an American politician who served as a Senator of New York from 1884 until 1885. He also operated a large paper bag manufacturing plant in Canajoharie, New York, and invented the machines used in the factories. He was granted thirty-two patents for the manufacturing of paper bags.
James Arkell | |
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| New York State Senator 18th District | |
| In office 1884–1885 | |
| President | Benjamin Harrison, Grover Cleveland |
| Governor | Grover Cleveland, David B. Hill |
| Preceded by | Alexander B. Baucus |
| Succeeded by | Edward Wemple |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 16, 1829 Oxford, England |
| Died | February 28, 1911 (aged 81) New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Sarah Hall Bartlett Arkell |
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| Residence | Canajoharie, New York |
| Occupation | Businessperson, politician, investor, inventor |
| Known for | Inventing mass production of the paper bag |
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