• Born: 11 Jun 1845, Hartford CT
• Marriage (1): Anna Eliza Smith on 10 Nov 1868 in Stonington CT
• Died: 16 Dec 1903

  General notes:

Silversmith and jeweler

  Events in his life were:

• Partnership: Thomas Steele, in 1866-1875, in Hartford CT. As THOMAS STEELE & SON, listed in the 1875 city directory at 340 Main Street. The firm also had an outlet at 50 Boulevard Haussmann, Paris. ⁴

• He appeared on the census in 1870 in Hartford CT. Listed without occupation in his father's household.

• Example: Tradecard, circa 1870, in Private Collection.

• He worked in 1875-1900 as a jeweler in Hartford CT

• Example: Still life Day's Catch, in 1875-1903, in Private Collection. In later life, he became a noted naturalist, writer, and painter.

• He appeared on the census in 1880 in Hartford CT. Listed as a jeweler.

• Example: Tradecard, circa 1870, in Private Collection.

• Example: Tradecard, circa 1870, in Private Collection.

Thomas married Anna Eliza Smith on 10 Nov 1868 in Stonington CT. (Anna Eliza Smith was born on 8 Mar 1844 and died on 29 Sep 1874.)