American Silversmiths

Joseph Childs
Amy Tripp Strange
(1772-1854)
Sylvester Childs
(Abt 1808-1888)

 

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Sylvester Childs
  • Born: Abt 1808, Portsmouth RI
  • Died: 18 Jun 1888, New Bedford MA

  General notes:

Jeweler and watchmaker

  Events in his life were:

  • He worked circa 1845-1880 as a jeweler and watchmaker in New Bedford MA
    Listed in the 1859 city directory at 88 Purchase Street.
  • He appeared on the 1850 census taken at New Bedford MA, listed as a hardware merchant.
  • He appeared on the 1860 census taken at New Bedford MA, listed as a jeweler.
  • Advertised in the Bangor Daily Whig and Courier (Bangor ME), 18 May 1861, as part of a group endorsement of the Waltham Watch Company.
  • He appeared on the 1870 census taken at New Bedford MA, listed as a watchmaker.
  • He appeared on the 1880 census taken at New Bedford MA, listed as a jeweler.



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