American Silversmiths

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Joseph Henry James
(1823-)

 

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Spouses/Children:

1. Sarah Maria Gennet

Joseph Henry James
  • Born: 27 Apr 1823, , Surry, VA
  • Marriage (1): Sarah Maria Gennet on 10 Dec 1848 in Richmond VA

  General notes:

Silversmith, jeweler, and watchmaker

  Events in his life were:

  • Apprenticed in 1838-1842 to Charles Lumsden in Petersburg, Fauquier, VA 4,43

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  • He was a partner in 1847-1855 with Charles Gennet in Richmond VA as GENNET & JAMES, with a shop at 55 Main Street, until 1850 when they moved to 149 Main. 4,43
  • He worked circa 1857-1895 as a jeweler in Columbia TN 4,43
  • He appeared on the 1860 census taken at Columbia TN, listed as a jeweler.
  • He appeared on the 1870 census taken at Columbia TN, listed as a jeweler and watchmaker.
  • He was a partner in 1872-1895 with Albert Snead James in Columbia TN as J. H. JAMES & SON.

Joseph married Sarah Maria Gennet, daughter of Charles Gennet and Sarah Beach, on 10 Dec 1848 in Richmond VA. (Sarah Maria Gennet was born in 1813.)




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