Sylvester Childs
- Born: Abt 1808, Portsmouth RI
- Died: 18 Jun 1888, New Bedford MA
General notes:
Jeweler and watchmaker
Events in his life were:
- He worked circa 1845-1880 as a jeweler and watchmaker in New Bedford MA
Listed in the 1859 city directory at 88 Purchase Street.
- He appeared on the census in 1850 in New Bedford MA. Listed as a hardware merchant.
- He appeared on the census in 1860 in New Bedford MA. Listed as a jeweler.
- Advertised: Bangor Daily Whig and Courier, on 18 May 1861, in Bangor ME. As part of a group endorsement of the Waltham Watch Company.
- He appeared on the census in 1870 in New Bedford MA. Listed as a watchmaker.
- He appeared on the census in 1880 in New Bedford MA. Listed as a jeweler.
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