American Silversmiths

Joseph Childs
Amy Tripp Strange
(1772-1854)
Sylvester Childs
(Abt 1808-1888)

 

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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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