American Silversmiths

Joseph Forbush Knowlton
(1811-)
Sarah Elizabeth Johnson
(1818-1889)
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Francis Alan Knowlton
(1849-1933)

 

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Francis Alan Knowlton
  • Born: 5 Jun 1849, Shrewsbury MA
  • Died: 4 Mar 1933, Worcester MA

  General notes:

Silversmith and jeweler

  Events in his life were:

  • Apprenticed: Benjamin Goddard, in 1866-1869, in Worcester MA. He received as wages $50 the first year, $75 the second, and $100 the third.
  • Partnership: Benjamin Goddard, in 1869-1870, in Worcester MA. As B. GODDARD & Co.
  • He appeared on the census in 1870 in Worcester MA. Listed as a jeweler.
  • Partnership: Charles Nelson Scott, in 1873-1876, in Worcester MA. The firm retaining the name of B. GODDARD & Co.
  • He worked in 1877-1920 as a silversmith and jeweler in Worcester MA from shop at 374 Main Street.
  • He appeared on the census in 1880 in Worcester MA. Listed as a jeweler.

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  • Example: Tradecard, circa 1880, in Private Collection.

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  • Example: Tradecard, circa 1900, in Private Collection.



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