American Silversmiths

Thomas Fessenden
(1772-1849)
Ruth Wilcox
(1785-1828)
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William Bodfish Fessenden
(1815-1864)

 

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Spouses/Children:

1. Eliza Cutter

William Bodfish Fessenden
  • Born: 2 Apr 1815, Sandwich MA
  • Marriage (1): Eliza Cutter on 22 Sep 1836 in Sandwich MA
  • Died: 12 Feb 1864, Cambridge MA

  General notes:

Silversmith

  Events in his life were:


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  • Alternate Mark
  • He worked in 1845 as a silversmith in Newport RI 4

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  • Hair comb, c 1845
    Private Collection
    h: 4 1/4"
    w: 4 5/8"
  • He was a partner circa 1852-1853 with Charles Francis Fessenden in Boston MA as FESSENDEN BROTHERS. Listed in the 1852 Boston city directory at 205 Washington Street. 12
  • He worked in 1853-1855 as a silversmith in Boston MA as FESSENDEN BROTHERS after his brother's death.
  • He worked circa 1855-1857 as a silversmith in Providence RI continuing under the name FESSENDEN BROTHERS.
  • He was a partner in 1858 with William Whiting and William Cowen in New York City NY as WHITING, FESSEDEN & COWEN. 12
  • He was a partner in 1858-1860 with Thomas Francis Fessenden in Boston MA as WILLIAM B. FESSENDEN & Co. Listed in the 1860 Boston city directory as manufacturers of silverware and jewelry at 119 Washington Street. 12
  • He appeared on the 1860 census taken at Providence RI, listed as a manufacturer of silverware.

William married Eliza Cutter on 22 Sep 1836 in Sandwich MA. (Eliza Cutter was born before 1821.)




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