American Silversmiths

Gilbert Forbes
(1724-1769)
Philander Hayley
(1723-1795)
William Garret Forbes
(1751-1840)
Catherine Van Gelder
(1749-1834)
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Garret Forbes
(1785-1851)

 

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Garret Forbes
  • Born: 2 Sep 1785, New York City NY
  • Died: 18 Apr 1851, New York City NY

  General notes:

Silversmith

  Events in his life were:


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  • Alternate Mark

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  • Alternate Mark
  • He worked in 1805-1809 as a silversmith in New York City NY at 90 Broadway with William Garret Forbes. In Longworth's American Almanac for 1808, he is listed at 319 Broadway. 8
  • He worked after 1809 as a silversmith in New York City NY at 316 Broadway. 8
  • Appointed in 1817-1839 as U.S. Customs weigher and tax collector in New York City NY 4
  • Advertised in 1820 (New York City NY), as weigher and silversmith.
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  • Teaset, c 1845
    Private Collection
    h: 8" (teapot)
    h: 7" (sugar)
    h: 5 3/4" (creamer)
    wt: 58 oz (total)
  • He appeared on the 1850 census taken at New York City NY, listed without occupation.



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