American Silversmiths

Daniel Foster
(1762-1833)
Dorothy Pingrey
(1762-1834)
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Thomas Foster
(1799-1887)

 

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Spouses/Children:

1. Sally Wells

Thomas Foster
  • Born: 23 Jul 1799, Newburyport MA
  • Marriage (1): Sally Wells on 5 Jul 1827 in Newburyport MA
  • Died: 12 Feb 1887, Newburyport MA

  General notes:

Silversmith and clockmaker

  Events in his life were:


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  • He was a partner in 1823-1887 with Nathaniel Foster in Newburyport MA as N & T FOSTER with a shop at 21 State Street. Given that his brother was well-known as a clockmaker, and only Thomas has a recorded independent mark, it is reasonable to assume he was the actual silversmith of the two. 3

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  • Alternate Mark

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  • Alternate Mark
  • He appeared on the 1850 census taken at Newburyport MA, listed as a silversmith and jeweler.
  • He appeared on the 1855 census taken at Newburyport MA, listed as a silversmith.
  • He appeared on the 1870 census taken at Newburyport MA, listed as a jewelry dealer.

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  • Tradecard, c 1880
    Private Collection

Thomas married Sally Wells on 5 Jul 1827 in Newburyport MA. (Sally Wells was born on 6 Sep 1807 and died on 3 Nov 1891.)




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