Asa Spencer
- Born: Abt 1780, Connecticut
- Marriage (1): Elizabeth Hempstead on 1 Nov 1801 in New London CT
- Died: 1 Feb 1847, Philadelphia PA
General notes:
Silversmith
Events in his life were:
- He worked circa 1800-1806 as a silversmith and watchmaker in Hartford CT as a journeyman in the shop of ? Douglas. 14
- Advertised: Connecticut Gazette, on 22 Feb 1804, in Hartford CT. Offering his services as a watchmaker and silversmith. He noted goods for sale: "English and French watches, silver table- and teaspoons of the best quality, gold beads, elegant minature lockets, mourning rings, etc." 3
- Advertised: Connecticut Gazette, on 2 Jan 1805, in Hartford CT. Announcing his discovery of a new improved method of manufacturing "silver thimbles with steel tops," for which he had obtained a patent from the President of the United States. 3
- Advertised: Connecticut Gazette, on 25 Jun 1805, in Hartford CT. Seeking a journeyman silversmith to commence work immediately. 3
- Advertised: Connecticut Gazette, on 10 Sep 1806, in Hartford CT. The formation of the firm of SPENCER & HEMPSTED. 3
- He worked in 1819-1820 as a machinist in London England
An agreement dated 18th May, 1819, was signed at Philadelphia between Asa Spencer, mechanician, and Jacob Perkins and Gideon Fairman, under which Asa Spencer was to proceed to England and work for PERKINS & FAIRMAN for three years at £3,000 per annum, plus 1/6, up to £18,000, of any sums received for the Bank of England or similar contract.
- Alternate Mark: for D. B. HEMPSTEAD & Co.
- Alternate Mark: for D. B. HEMPSTEAD & Co.
Asa married Elizabeth Hempstead, daughter of Unknown and Unknown, on 1 Nov 1801 in New London CT. (Elizabeth Hempstead was born about 1765 in New London CT and died on 26 Mar 1823 in New London CT.)
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