American Silversmiths

Elijah Hart Forbes
(1777-1847)
Esther Hills
(1780-1824)
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Leonard Forbes
(1813-1872)

 

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Spouses/Children:

1. Frances Ellis

Leonard Forbes
  • Born: 1813, Hartford CT
  • Marriage (1): Frances Ellis on 14 Nov 1848 in Saint Louis MO
  • Died: 6 Jul 1872, Saint Louis MO

  General notes:

Silversmith

  Events in his life were:

  • He worked circa 1835-1870 as a jeweler and merchant in Saint Louis MO

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  • Partnership: Austin Forbes, circa 1838-1847, in Saint Louis, Gratiot, MI. As A & L FORBES.
  • He appeared on the census in 1850 in Saint Louis MO. Listed as a jeweler.

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  • Example: Tradecard, circa 1855, in Private Collection.
  • Partnership: William G. H. Becker, circa 1860, in Saint Louis MO. As L. FORBES & Co, listed in the St Louis City Directory at 88 North Main Street.
  • He appeared on the census in 1860 in Saint Louis MO. Listed as a jeweler.
  • He appeared on the census in 1870 in Saint Louis MO. Listed as a jeweler.

Leonard married Frances Ellis on 14 Nov 1848 in Saint Louis MO.




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