James went to NY about 1827 [births of ch.1850c.] to establish Nesmith & Leeds, became “prominent and wealthy merchant”.
Obit (Benjamin Ingersol) says came to NY from Boston in 1925.
Nesmith & Leeds: ship owners and brokers: Named their ships after family:
the “James Nesmith”: see below. 991 tons 171 x 36 x 18 1850 built at Thomaston, Maine,
the “Henry Nesmith”: see below.