• Born: 20 Jun 1808, East Hartford CT
• Marriage (1): Catherine Bogart Stanley in 1835 in Hartford CT
• Died: 12 Sep 1885, Hartford CT

  General notes:

Silversmith and jeweler

  Events in his life were:

• Alternate Mark.
  Possibly also used by his brother John.

• Partnership: John Owen Pitkin, in 1830-1840, in East Hartford CT. As J. O. & W. PITKIN. The business expanded and a branch shop was opened in Vicksburg, Mississippi (1834-1837). Brothers Henry and James began manufacture of the "American Lever Watch" in 1834 in a Hartford shop to which John O. and Walter moved their silver business. More than 40 workers were employed on the various products. The watch business later moved to New York. In 1840 John retired. ⁴

• He worked circa 1840-1860 as a silversmith and jeweler in East Hartford CT after his brother's retirement, continuing the company until the factory was destroyed by fire. ⁴

• Master: William Leonard Pitkin, circa 1845, in East Hartford CT.

• He appeared on the census in 1850 in Hartford CT. Listed as a jeweler.

• Master: Edwin Morrison Roberts, about 1853, in Hartford CT.

• He appeared on the census in 1860 in East Hartford CT. Listed as a farmer.

• He appeared on the census in 1870 in East Hartford CT. Listed as retired.

Walter married Catherine Bogart Stanley in 1835 in Hartford CT. (Catherine Bogart Stanley was born on 28 Oct 1811 in East Hartford CT and died on 19 Nov 1899 in Hartford CT.)