Nathaniel Ellsworth Howard
- Born: 1 Jul 1813, Windsor CT
- Marriage (1): Sarah Blackburn after 4 Sep 1835 in Windsor CT
General notes:
Silversmith and jeweler
Events in his life were:
- Alternate Mark
This mark, with its distinctive comma, is found on spoons sold by a variety of jewelers and merchants centered in the Springfield and Greenfield MA area. It is likely attributable to the Howards, who were the only smiths consistantly noted as spoon makers in records and census enumerations.
- He appeared on the 1850 census taken at Springfield MA, listed as an armorer.
- He appeared on the 1860 census taken at Springfield MA, listed as a spoon manufacturer.
- He appeared on the 1870 census taken at Springfield MA, listed as a silver spoon maker.
- He appeared on the 1880 census taken at Springfield MA, listed as a gold chain manufacturer.
Nathaniel married Sarah Blackburn after 4 Sep 1835 in Windsor CT.
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