Caleb Wheaton
- Born: 4 Jun 1757, Providence RI
- Marriage (1): Sally Smith before 5 Apr 1783 in Providence RI
- Died: 31 Oct 1827, Providence RI
General notes:
Silversmith, watch- and clockmaker
Events in his life were:
- Advertised: Providence Gazette, on 17 Feb 1781, in Providence RI. Refering to himself as a clock- and watchmaker who has removed his shop "to his Father's." 3
- Example: Tall case clock, in 1785-1810, in Private Collection. A Queen Anne mahogany block and shell carved tall case clock. Dial engraved "Caleb Wheaton, Providence". Circa 1785-1810. The arched molded cornice is capped by three gilded carved urn and flame finials above the glazed door which opens to a silver plated brass dial with second and date hands and an eight-day time and strike movement, the dial engraved by Caleb Wheaton with his name and location centered in arch below a bird flanked by an engraved scythe and hour glass on the left, and, by an indistinct profile of Chronos on the right. All surmounted by the Latin words, "Ab hoc momento pendet aeternitas" (Eternity depends on this moment). This bonnet is flanked by two sets of fluted columns above the shell carved and blocked waist door over a paneled base on ogee bracket feet.
- Master: George Wheaton, about 1795, in Providence RI. 3
- Advertised: Providence Gazette, on 13 Feb 1796, in Providence RI. Noting his shop on Main Street and offering "gold and silver watches. . . sold cheap for cash." He also ". . . wants an apprentice to the clock- and watch-making business." 3
- Flynt & Fales: in Providence RI. Listed in Mechanics Association papers as doing business at 83 North Main Street. 3
- Example: Watch paper, circa 1800, in Private Collection.
- Partnership: George Wheaton, in 1807, in Providence RI. As CALEB WHEATON & SON, listed in the 1824 city directory at 81 and 165 North Main. 3
- Advertised: Providence Gazette, on 11 Jul 1807, in Providence RI. Announcing he had taken son George into partnership. 3
Caleb married Sally Smith before 5 Apr 1783 in Providence RI. (Sally Smith died on 6 May 1795 in Providence RI.)
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