• 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:

• Partnership: Nathaniel Foster, in 1823-1887, 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

• Alternate Mark.

• Alternate Mark.

• He appeared on the census in 1850 in Newburyport MA. Listed as a silversmith and jeweler.

• He appeared on the census in 1855 in Newburyport MA. Listed as a silversmith.

• He appeared on the census in 1870 in Newburyport MA. Listed as a jewelry dealer.

• Example: Tradecard, circa 1880, in 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.)