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Dally, Phillip1787/1789New York City, New York, NYJabez Halseyas DALLEY & HALSEY at 58 Queen Street.
Dana, George Francis1815/1820Providence, Providence, RIPayton Danaas PAYTON DANA & SON.
Dana, Nathaniel1803/1805Providence, Providence, RIPayton Danaas PAYTON & NATHAN DANA.
Dana, Payton1803/1805Providence, Providence, RINathaniel Danaas PAYTON & NATHAN DANA.
Dana, Payton1815/1820Providence, Providence, RIGeorge Francis Danaas PAYTON DANA & SON.
Dana, Payton1820/1823Pawtucket, Providence, RIJoseph Willard Dexteras DANA & DEXTER, with a "shop opposite the brick hotel in Pawtucket where they intend carrying on the clock- and watch, gold- and silversmith's business in all its various branches."
Danforth, Edward Johncir 1855/1862New York City, New York, NYHenry Perkins and Isaac Moseley Danforthas DANFORT & PERKINS, listed in the 1859 city directory at 1 Wall Street.
Danforth, Isaac Moseleycir 1855/1862New York City, New York, NYHenry Perkins and Edward John Danforthas DANFORTH & PERKINS, listed in the 1859 city directory at 1 Wall Street.
Danforth, Job1798/1801Providence, Providence, RIWilliam Billingsas Danforth & Billings with a shop "a few doors North of the Meeting House."
Danforth, John1842/1843Hartford, Hartford, CTGilson D. Hollisteras DANFORTH & HOLLISTER.
Danforth, John1844/1845Hartford, Hartford, CTSamuel Breweras DANFORTH & BREWER, with a shop in the Exchange Building, 6 State Street.
Danforth, Josiah1841/1850Middletown, Middlesex, CTEphraim Crofootas J. DANFORTH & Co.
Danforth, Thomas1807Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PABlakeslee Barnes 
Dater, JacobMay 1, 1854/Sep 1, 1854New York City, New York, NYEdward Brayas DATER, BRAY & Co. Though he withdrew from active managment in the firm, Dater retained his financial investment.
Dauchy, BurrJan 6, 1860/Oct 1, 1860New York City, New York, NYJohn & Edward Bray, Samuel Dauchy, and Roland Sollaceas BRAY, SOLLACE & DAUCHY. The firm was a re-organization of BRAY & MANVEL; as before, the business was actually conducted by Edward Bray and Samuel Duachy.
Dauchy, Samuel Theodore1856/1857New York City, New York, NYJohn Q. Kellogg and Edward Brayas BRAY, KELLOGG & Co., hardware dealers.
Dauchy, Samuel Theodore1857/1859New York City, New York, NYEdward Brayas BRAY & DAUCHY. The company was actually owned by Bray's father-in-law, Cyrus Manvel, but he remained a silent partner. Listed in the 1859 city directory as plated ware merchants at 41 Maiden Lane.
Dauchy, Samuel Theodore1859/1860New York City, New York, NYCyrus Manvel and John & Edward Bray
Dauchy, Samuel TheodoreJan 6, 1860/Oct 1, 1860New York City, New York, NYJohn & Edwrad Bray, Burr Dauchy, and Roland Sollaceas BRAY, SOLLACE & DAUCHY. The firm was a re-organization of BRAY & MANVEL; as before, the business was actually conducted by Edward Bray and Samuel Duachy.
Dauchy, Samuel TheodoreOct 1, 1860/Jan 1, 1861New York City, New York, NYEdward Bray and William L. Jaquesas BRAY, DOUCHY & JAQUES. Having resolved their earlier obligations, the junior partners of BRAY, SOLLACE & DAUCHY took official control of the firm.
Davenport, Edward W.1849/1853Attleboro, Bristol, MAFelix Whitneyas F. G. WHITNEY & Co.
David, John1763Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PADaniel Dupuyas DAVID & DUPUY.
David, John1792/1805Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PADaniel Dupuy, Jr. 
Davies, Benjamin Franklin1854/1858Utica, Oneida, NYThomas and Thomas M. Daviesas T. DAVIES & SONS
Davies, Benjamin Franklin1858Utica, Oneida, NYThomas M. Daviesas B. F. & T. M. DAVIES.
Davies, Thomas M.1854/1858Utica, Oneida, NYThomas and Benjamin Franklin Daviesas T. DAVIES & SONS
Davies, Thomas M.1858Utica, Oneida, NYBenjamin Franklin Daviesas B. F. & T. M. DAVIES.
Davies, Thomas1829Utica, Oneida, NYCharles Storrsas STORRS & DAVIES.
Davies, Thomas1835/1840Utica, Oneida, NYEbenezer Leachas LEACH & DAVIES
Davies, Thomas1844/1850Utica, Oneida, NYAlbert T. Battelas DAVIES & BATTEL.
Davies, Thomas1851/1852Utica, Oneida, NYWilliam S. Tayloras DAVIES & TAYLOR.
Davies, Thomas1854/1858Utica, Oneida, NYBenjamin Franklin and Thomas M. Daviesas T. DAVIES & SONS
Davis, Edward Payson1876/1896Plainville, Bristol, MAWilliam Wadeas WADE, DAVIS & Co.
Davis, Edward Paysonaft 1896Plainville, Bristol, MACharles Aaron Whitingas WHITING & DAVIS.
Davis, John Wheelwright1824/1830Newburyport, Essex, MAAbel Moultonas MOULTON & DAVIS.
Davis, Robert1826/1832Concord, Merrimack, NHSeth Eastmanas ROBERT DAVIS & Co.
Davis, Samuel1809/1816Boston, Suffolk, MARobert Brownas DAVIS & BROWN.
Davis, Samuel1816/1825Boston, Suffolk, MARobert Brown as DAVIS, BROWN & Co.
Davis, Sturgiscir 1824Providence, Providence, RICharles Babbittas DAVIS & BABBITT with a shop at 47+ Cheapside Street.
Davis, Thomas Aspinwall1820Boston, Suffolk, MAThomas N. Morongas DAVIS & MORONG. Listed In Boston Directory as jewelers.
Davis, Thomas Aspinwall1838/1845Boston, Suffolk, MAJulius Palmer and Josiah Bachelderas DAVIS, PALMER & Co.
Dawes, William1804/1805Elizabethtown, Essex, NJEzra Woodruffas DAWES & WOODRUFF.
De Reimer, Cornelius Brouwer1830/1831Ithaca, Tompkins, NYEdward Meadas DE RIEMER & MEAD.
De Reimer, Cornelius Brouwer1831/1832Ithaca, Tompkins, NYEdward Mead and Edwin Adrianceas MEAD, ADRIANCE & Co.
De Reimer, Cornelius Brouwercir 1831/1833Auburn, Cayuga, NYEdwin Adrianceas C. B. DE RIEMER & Co.
Dean, George AsaAttleboro, Bristol, MARudolphus Bliss and B. B. DAYas DAY, BLISS & DEAN.
Dean, George AsaAttleboro, Bristol, MARudolphus Blissas BLISS & DEAN.
Dean, George Asa1855Attleboro, Bristol, MAAlbert M. Everett, Everett Sweet Capron, Sidney Levi Morse, and Rudolphus Blissas EVERETT, DEAN & Co.
Dean, George Asaaft 1894Attleboro, Bristol, MAHenry B. Richardsonas G. A. DEAN & Co.
Dearing, George West1870/1875Boston, Suffolk, MAJoseph S. Hilliardas G. W. DEERING & Co., with a shop at 165 Washington and 331 Washington after 1872.
Dearing, George Westbef 1870Boston, Suffolk, MAG. W. Millsas DEARING & MILLS with a shop at 165 Washington Street.
Dearing, Moses Howecir 1850/1875Boston, Suffolk, MANoah D. Coleas DEARING & COLE with a shop at 280 Hanover Street.
DeBerard, Charles Joseph Jay1807/1814Utica, Oneida, NYNathaniel Butleras BUTLER & BERARD.
Delano, Charles Henrycir 1865/1880Boston, Suffolk, MAHenry Guildas GUILD & DELANO, manufacturing jewelers listed in city directories at 2 Winter Street.
Demilt, Benjamin1802/1810New York City, New York, NYThomas Demiltas DEMILT, with a shop at 156 Water.
Demilt, Benjamin1814/1817New York City, New York, NYThomas Demiltas DEMILT.
Demilt, Benjamin1820/1835New York City, New York, NYSamuel Demiltas DEMILT
Demilt, Samuel1820/1835New York City, New York, NYBenjamin Demiltas DEMILT
Demilt, Thomas1802/1810New York City, New York, NYBenjamin Demiltas DEMILT, with a shop at 156 Water.
Demilt, Thomas1814/1816New York City, New York, NYBenjamin Demiltas DEMILT
Deming, Henry Allencir 1855/1875Hartford, Hartford, CTLouis Gundlachas DEMING & GUNDLACH. Listed in the 1861 and 1875 city directories with a shop at 20 State Street.
Dennison, Aaron Lufkin1845/1849Boston, Suffolk, MAGeorge E. Adams and John Carey Farnsworthas DENNISON, ADAMS & Co, listed in the 1845 city directory at 67 Washington Street.
Dennison, Aaron Lufkin1849/1857Waltham, Middlesex, MAEdward Howard and David DavisManufacturing interchangeable watch movement parts. The company eventually became the Waltham Watch Company.
Dennison, Eliphalet Wharf1846Bangor, Penobscot, ME? Thompkinas TOMPKINS & DENNISON.
Dennison, Eliphalet Wharf1865/1875Boston, Suffolk, MAHenry Hawks, Albert Metcalf and W. B. Spearas DENNISON & Co, listed in various city directories at 19 Milk Street.
Denny, Daniel1821Boston, Suffolk, MACharles Parkmanas DANIEL DENNY & Co, Importers.
Denyse, John Schenckcir 1800New York City, New York, NYTunis Denyseas JOHN & TUNIS DENYSE.
Denyse, Teuniscir 1800New York City, New York, NYJohn Denyseas JOHN & TUNIS DENYSE.
Dewey, Denison1864/1869Montpelier, Washington, VTTruman Curtis Phinneyas DEWEY DENISON & Co, general merchants.
Dewey, Denisoncir 1858/1863Bethel, Windsor, VTSimon T. Coyas COY & DEWEY.
Dewey, Josiah1843/1851New Britain, Hartford, CTGeorge M. Landersas DEWEY & LANDERS.
Dexter, Benjamin1860/1879New Bedford, Bristol, MACyreneus W. Haskinsas DEXTER & HASKINS. Though he remained a partner until his death, ill health forced a virtual retirement to his farm at Marion for several years.
Dexter, Joseph Willard1820/1823Pawtucket, Providence, RIPayton Danaas DANA & DEXTER, with a "shop opposite the brick hotel in Pawtucket where they intend carrying on the clock- and watch, gold- and silversmith's business in all its various branches."
Dexter, Lewis1852/1865Providence, Providence, RIJohn Gorham and Gorham Thurberas GORHAM & Co.
Dexter, Nathanielbef 1809Pittsfield, Berkshire, MAButler Bementas BEMENT & DEXTER.
Dickinson, George Waite1857/1877Ashtabula, Ashtabula, OHAustin Orlando Amsdenas AMSDEN & DICKINSON.
Dickinson, Orrin S.1870/1872Middlebury, Addison, VTEdmund Mungeras O. S. DICKINSON & Co.
Dickinson, Plinyaft 1842Syracuse, Onondaga, NYJohn Hannumas DICKINSON & HANNUM.
Dikeman, Aaron1855/1857Grand Rapids, Kent, MICharles E. Bolza 
Dikeman, Aaron1864/1868Grand Rapids, Kent, MISamuel D. Parks
Dimond, Isaac Marquand1831/1832New York City, New York, NYBenjamin? Gurneeas DIMOND & GURNEE.
Dodd, David Canfieldcir 1874/1880New York City, New York, NYGeorge Washington Chattertonas CHATTERTON & DODD, with a shop at 19 John Street.
Dodd, Thomas1811/1821Hartford, Hartford, CTHorace Goodwinas GOODWIN & DODD, taking over the stand and watch and silversmith business of HEYDORN & IMLAY.
Dodge, Abraham1824/1825Ithaca, Tompkins, NYSylvester Mungeras MUNGER & DODGE. The partnership was dissolved in late June and Munger continued on in the old shop for several months before leaving Ithaca for parts unknown.
Dodge, Nehemiah1796/1798Providence, Providence, RIWilliam Stanton 
Dodge, Nehemiah1799/1805Providence, Providence, RIStephen Williams
Dodge, Nehemiah1805/1806Providence, Providence, RIWilliam GreeneFrom shop one door south of Dr. Throops.
Dodge, NehemiahMar 23, 1811Providence, Providence, RIJosiah Whitaker 
Dolbeare, Johncir 1725Boston, Suffolk, MAJonathan Jacksonas DOLBEARE & JACKSON.
Dominick, Henry Blanchardcir 1870/1928New York City, New York, NYLeroy Barbour Haffas DOMINICK & HAFF.
Dorrance, Edwin Frinkcir 1860Newark, Essex, NJ? Smillieas SMILLLIE & DORRANCE, manufacturing jewelers at 80 Railroad Avenue.
Dorrance, Samuel1795/1800Providence, Providence, RISaunders Pitman 
Dorrance, Samuelcir 1793Providence, Providence, RISeril Dodge
Douglas, Jamescir 1797New York City, New York, NYSimeon A. Baileyas BAYLEY & DOUGLAS.
Dowd, William1839/1841Utica, Oneida, NYDavid Stephensas STEPHENS & DOUD.
Downing, George R.cir 1810/1815Newark, Essex, NJSilas Phelpsas DOWNING & PHELPS.
Downs, Anson1831/1832Bristol, Hartford, CTIrenus and Rollin Atkinsas ATKINS & DOWNS. Downs left the company to take up cutlery manufacturing in Waterville CT.
Draper, Charles T.1870Attleboro, Bristol, MASamuel Dunster and Moses Henry Masonas MASON, DRAPER & Co.
Draper, Francis Samuel1851/1860Plainville, Bristol, MAFrank L. Tifft, Joseph Turpin Bacon, and James Danielson Lincolnas DRAPER, TIFFT & Co.
Draper, Francis Samuel1866/1875North Attleboro, Bristol, MAFrancis G. Pate and Francis S. Baileyas PATE, DRAPER, & BAILEY.
Draper, Francis Samuel1875/1886North Attleboro, Bristol, MA? Baileyas F. S. DRAPER & Co.
Draper, George Henrycir 1865/1870Attleboro, Bristol, MAAlbert C. Sweetland and Origen William Draperas DRAPER, SWEETLAND & DRAPER.
Draper, Herbert Mann1848/1853Attleboro, Bristol, MAJohn Francis and James Harvey Sturdyas DRAPER, STURDY & Co., manufacturing rolled gold and silver stock for the jewelry trades.
Draper, Josiah1850/1851Plainville, Bristol, MAJohn Tifft and Joseph Turpin Baconas DRAPER, TIFFT & BACON.
Draper, Josiahcir 1825/1840North Attleboro, Bristol, MAJohn Tifftas DRAPER & TIFFT.
Draper, Origen Williamcir 1865/1870Attleboro, Bristol, MAAlbert C. Sweetland and George Henry Draperas DRAPER, SWEETLAND & DRAPER.
Dresser, Albina H.cir 1875Blue Hill, Hancock, MEAlmon Hosea Barnesas DRESSER & BARNES.
Drew, George Winslowcir 1857/1864Concord, Merrimack, NHGeorge Henry Whitfordas WHITFORD & DREW with a shop at 184 Main Street.
Dubois, Abraham1803/1807Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PAAbraham Duboisas DUBOIS & Co. At his father's death in 1807, he inherited the shop and tools.
Dubois, Abraham1805/1807Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PAAbraham DuboisListed in city directories.
Dubois, Joseph1794/1797New York City, New York, NYTeunis Denyse Duboisas J & T DUBOIS.
Dubois, Teunis Denyse1794/1797New York City, New York, NYJoseph Duboisas J & T DUBOIS.
Dubosq, Francis ProsperPhiladelphia, Philadelphia, PAJohn Carrow and Francis Thibaultas DUBOSQ, CARROW & Co, listed in McElroy's 1855 City Directory at 104 Chestnut Street.
Dubosq, Francis Prospercir 1839Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PAJohn Carrowas DUBOSQ & CARROW, with a shop at the corner of 3rd and Chestnut.
Dunbar, Butlercir 1810/1812Bristol, Hartford, CTTitus Merrimanas MERRIMAN & DUNBAR.
Dunbar, Butlercir 1814/1816Bristol, Hartford, CTTitus Merrimanas MERRIMAN & DUNBAR.
Dunbar, Rufus Davenport1838/1840Worcester, Worcester, MASimeon Norman Storyas DUNBAR & STORY, with a shop at 142 Main Street.
Dunbar, Rufus Davenport1848Worcester, Worcester, MABenjamin? BangsListed in New England Mercantile Union Business Directory as DUNBAR & BANGS at 205 Main Street.
Dunham, Frederick1877/1894Portland, Cumberland, MERufus, Joseph, and Horace Dunhamas R. DUNHAM & SONS.
Dunham, Horace Wilcox1877/1894Portland, Cumberland, MERufus, Joseph, and Frederick Dunhamas R. DUNHAM & SONS.
Dunham, Joseph Sargent1877/1894Portland, Cumberland, MERufus, Frederick, and Horace Dunhamas R. DUNHAM & SONS.
Dunham, Joseph Sargent1883/1886Portland, Cumberland, MEAlfred Stevens and Nehemiah Smartas STEVENS, SMART & DUNHAM.
Dunham, Rufus1877/1893Portland, Cumberland, MEJoseph, Frederick, and Horace Dunhamas R. DUNHAM & SONS.
Dunlap, Thomas1850/1864Manchester, Hillsborough, NH? Parkeras DUNLAP & PARKER, offering silver spoons ". . . of our own manufacture". Awarded a $10.00 prize in 1853 by the New Hammpshire Agricultural Sociey for "the best exhibition of silver ware."
Dunlap, Thomas1864Manchester, Hillsborough, NHJames C. Lovejoyas DUNLAP & LOVEJOY.
Dunlap, Thomas1870/1883Manchester, Hillsborough, NHJohn N. Bakeras DUNLAP & BAKER.
Dunn, Cary1786/1792New York City, New York, NYCary Dunnas C. DUNN & SON.
Dunn, Cary1786/1792New York City, New York, NYCary Dunnas C DUNN & SON.
Dunning, Joseph Nye1813/1832Concord, Middlesex, MALemuel Curtisas CURTIS & DUNNING. According to Northern Sentinel their shop was located on the north-east corner of Court House Square. Partnership ended on 01 May 1832.
Dunning, Julius Newtoncir 1847Rochester, Monroe, NYElnathan Crissey 
Dunning, Levi Olivercir 1850/1853Penn Yan, Yates, NYLewis Sunderlinas DUNNING & SUNDERLIN.
Dupuy, Daniel1760Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PAvarious silversmithsIn a joint shipping venture to Guadelope, which was a French territory, but captured by the British in 1759.
Dupuy, Daniel1763Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PAJohn Davidas DAVID & DUPUY.
Dupuy, Daniel1772/1805Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PADaniel and John Dupuyas DUPUY & SONS.
Dupuy, Daniel1772/1805Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PADaniel and John Dupuyas DUPUY & SONS.
Dupuy, Daniel1792/1805Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PADaniel and John Dupuyas DUPUY & SONS.
Dupuy, John1783Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PADaniel and Daniel Dupuyas DUPUY & SONS.
Dupuy, John1792/1805Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PADaniel and Daniel Dupuyas DUPUY & SONS.
Durand, Asher Brown1817/1820New York City, New York, NYPeter Maverick 
Durand, James Madison1845/1850Newark, Essex, NJIsaac Baldwinas BALDWIN & DURAND, watchcase manufacturers and engravers, listed in Pierson's 1850 City Directory at 6 Franklin Street.
Durand, James Madisoncir 1850Newark, Essex, NJJohn Anninas DURAND & ANNIN, watch case manufacturers with a shop at 36 Walnut Street.
Durfey, Joseph Prenticecir 1865/1885New York City, New York, NYDavid Ira Reynoldsas DURFEY & REYNOLDS, with a shop at 9 John Street.
Durham, Isabella H. S.1881Baltimore, Baltimore, MDWilliam & Ira Canfield jr, and T. Welshas CANFIELD & Co.

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