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James Wilkins
Steward, circa 1841 – 1846
Harriet West
Housekeeper, circa 1845
John Thornton
Waiter, circa 1845
Terry
Coachman, circa 1845
Teresa
Lady's Maid, Seamstress, 1845 – circa 1849
Ben Stephenson
Cook, circa 1845
Smith
Fireman, 1845 – 1848
Martin Renehan
Doorkeeper, Porter, circa 1837 – 1848
Elias Polk
Valet, 1845 – 1847
John Ousley
Gardener, 1825 – 1852
Milly
Maid, circa 1845 – 1849
James Maher
Gardener, circa 1834 – 1859
Auguste Julien
Cook, circa 1849, circa 1861
Paul Jennings
Waiter, Footman, 1809 – 1817, 1845
Nicholas Gee
Coachman, circa 1845 – 1849
William Day
Messenger, Doorkeeper, 1845 – circa 1848
Henry Carter Jr.
Butler, Footman, circa 1845 – 1849
Henry Bowman
Steward, circa 1846 – 1850
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