The Biographical Dictionary of America/Almy, William

ALMY, William, manufacturer, was born in Providence, R. I., Feb. 17, 1761. In early life he was a teacher. He married a daughter of Moses Brown, and engaged in the manufacture of cotton goods. His life was full of philanthropic deeds, and he used his wealth in helping others to help themselves. He established the New England yearly meeting boarding-house in Providence, now known as "The Friends' School." He had enrolled, and took the entire responsibility for the education of, eighty students. He was a member of the society of Friends, and was highly esteemed for his upright and benevolent character. He died Feb. 5, 1836.