American Silversmiths

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James J. Newell
(1816-1894)

 

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Spouses/Children:

1. Joanna Wight Needham

James J. Newell
  • Born: 31 Jul 1816, Boston MA
  • Marriage (1): Joanna Wight Needham on 7 Nov 1839
  • Died: 1894, Pennsylvania

  General notes:

Jeweler and watchmaker

  Events in his life were:

  • He worked circa 1832-1834 as a jeweler in New York City NY in the shop of Oliver Whittlesby.
  • He worked circa 1834-1836 as a silversmith, jeweler, and watchmaker in Utica NY
  • He worked circa 1836-1837 as a silversmith, jeweler, and watchmaker in Boston MA
  • He worked in 1837-1871 as a silversmith, jeweler, and watchmaker in Adrian MI
  • He appeared on the 1850 census taken at Adrian MI, listed as a silversmith.
  • He appeared on the 1860 census taken at Adrian MI, listed as a jeweler. Charles C. Wheeler, apprentice jeweler, was also listed in his household.
  • He appeared on the 1870 census taken at Adrian MI, listed as a jeweler.

James married Joanna Wight Needham on 7 Nov 1839. (Joanna Wight Needham was born on 6 Sep 1817 in Medway MA and died on 15 Jul 1875 in Adrian MI.)




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