American Silversmiths

Benjamin Richmond
(1747-1814)
Sarah Church
(1751-)
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Franklin Richmond
(1792-1869)

 

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Spouses/Children:

1. Elizabeth Coy

Franklin Richmond
  • Born: 14 Jul 1792, Little Compton RI
  • Marriage (1): Elizabeth Coy on 2 Jun 1817 in Providence RI
  • Died: 8 Feb 1869, Providence RI

  General notes:

Silversmith, jeweler, and watchmaker

  Events in his life were:

  • He worked in 1819-1858 as a silversmith, watchmaker, and jeweler in Providence RI from shop at 17 Market Street. Listed in the 1836 city directory at 43 Market and in the 1845 edition at 45 Market. 4
  • Advertised in the Providence Patriot (Providence RI), 22 Sep 1819, offering his services as a silversmith and watchmaker and seeking an apprentice for "Watch Repairing Business. A Lad from the County Preferred." 4

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  • Watchpaper, c 1840
    American Antiquarian Society
  • He appeared on the 1850 census taken at Providence RI, listed as a jeweler.
  • He appeared on the 1860 census taken at Providence RI, listed without occupation.

Franklin married Elizabeth Coy on 2 Jun 1817 in Providence RI. (Elizabeth Coy was born on 16 Jul 1797 in Providence RI and died on 15 Apr 1858.)




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