{"value"=>"<p>Thomas Pearsall:? -1807? A merchant of New York, born in Hempstead, Long Island. His grandfather was Henry Pearsall who came from Staffordshire, England and settled in Hempstead. He and his son, Thomas C. Pearsall; 1768-1820 formed a partnership known as Thomas Pearsall and Son. His grandson, Duncan P. Campbell worked for them.</p>"}