Oliver Gerrish
- Born: 4 Jan 1796, Portsmouth NH
- Marriage (1): Sarah Little on 6 Jan 1825 in Portland ME
- Died: 3 Dec 1888, Portland ME
General notes:
Silversmith and jeweler
Events in his life were:
- He worked in 1817-1819 as a goldsmith and jeweler in Boston MA as a journeyman for various firms. 3
- Flynt & Fales: 1819-1888, in Portland ME. President of Portland Savings Bank, Secretary and Treasurer of Relief Fire Society, a prominent Mason, and active in a large number of charitable and philanthropic organizations. 3
- He worked in 1819-1857 as a silversmith, jeweler, and watchmaker in Portland ME taking the stand formerly occupied by Joshua Tolford at 6 Jones Row, Exchange Street. 3
- Example: Watch paper, circa 1833, in American Antiquarian Society.
- He appeared on the census in 1850 in Portland ME. Listed as a jeweler. Nathaniel Pearson is also listed as a jeweler in his household.
- Advertised: The Portland Reference Book and City Directory, in 1850, in Portland ME.
- Partnership: Nathaniel Pearson, in 1858-1877, in Portland ME. As GERRISH & PEARSON with shop at 74 Exchange Street. 3
- Alternate Mark. For GERRISH & PEARSON.
- He appeared on the census in 1860 in Portland ME. Listed as a jeweler. Nathaniel Pearson is also listed as a jeweler in his household.
- He appeared on the census in 1870 in Portland ME. Listed as a jeweler. Watchmakers Nathaniel Pearson and Charles W. Lamson are also listed in his household.
- He worked in 1877-1880 as a silversmith, jeweler, and watchmaker in Portland ME
- He appeared on the census in 1880 in Portland ME. Listed as a jeweler.
Oliver married Sarah Little, daughter of Paul Little and Sarah Reddington, on 6 Jan 1825 in Portland ME. (Sarah Little was born on 20 Mar 1802 in Newburyport MA and died on 26 Oct 1888 in Portland ME.)
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