• Born: 23 May 1778, Harwinton CT
• Died: 1869

  General notes:

Silversmith

  Events in his life were:

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• Advertised in the Connecticut Courant, 1801, "Gold and silversmithing business; likewise brass founding, in Berlin, opposite the Academy." ³

• He worked as a silversmith in 1801-1820 as CLEMENT BEECHER & Co. Travelled as an itinerant smith, working from back of wagon in Berlin, Cheshire, & Meriden CT. ³

• He appeared on the 1850 census taken at Cheshire CT, listed without occupation.

• Flynt & Fales:, . ³ Invented and patented numerous devices including a washing machine. He became a recluse in later life at his farm, "New Jerusalem."