Valentine Warner Skiff
- Born: 11 Jul 1818, Chilmark MA
- Marriage (1): Grace Ann Mason circa 1840
- Died: 17 Sep 1901, Williamsburg MA
General notes:
Silversmith, jeweler, and watchmaker
Events in his life were:
- He worked circa 1840-1848 as a silversmith, jeweler, watchmaker, and engraver in Springfield MA
- Example: Map, in 1846, in State Library of Massachusetts. One of several plates engraved for the The Springfield Almanac, Directory, and Business Advertise.
- Advertised: Springfield Almanac, Directory, and Business Advertiser, in 1847, in Springfield MA.
- Partnership: Emery A. Whipple, in 1848-1849, in Springfield MA. As WHIPPLE & SKIFFE. 4
- He appeared on the census in 1850 in Springfield MA. Listed (as Warren Skiff) as a jeweler.
• Example: Letter from James Martin Skiff, on 4 Jun 1850, in Private Collection.
Burgy June 4 1850 Sir I wish you to bring up two watches that I laid on the bench. Smith will tell you the ones. Tell Smith to send up to Winchell [Volney Winchell] those spoons that are marked for him. J. M. Skiff |
- He worked circa 1850-1865 as a silversmith, jeweler, and watchmaker in Savannah GA
Listed in the 1859 city directory at 129 Congress Street.
- He appeared on the census in 1860 in Savannah GA. Listed as a jeweler.
- He worked in 1865-1875 as a silversmith, jeweler, and watchmaker in Northampton MA
- He appeared on the census in 1870 in Williamsburg MA. Listed as a gold jeweler.
- He worked circa 1875-1890 as a jeweler and watchmaker in Athens GA
Listed in the 1889 city directory at 233 East Broad Street.
- He appeared on the census in 1880 in Athens GA. Listed as a watchmaker.
Valentine married Grace Ann Mason circa 1840. (Grace Ann Mason was born on 7 Feb 1819 in England and died on 29 Aug 1854 in Savannah GA.)
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