American Silversmiths

James Chalmers
(-1781)
Sarah Ridgeway
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John Chalmers
(1750-1817)

 

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1. Mrs. John Chalmers

John Chalmers
  • Born: 1750, Annapolis MD
  • Marriage (1): Mrs. John Chalmers in 1769 in Annapolis MD
  • Died: 19 Jun 1817, Baltimore MD

  General notes:

Silversmith

  Events in his life were:


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  • Alternate Mark.

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  • Example: Threepence coin, in 1783, in Private Collection. Privately issued in three denominations by Chalmers to combat the debased coinage circulating in Annapolis at the time. The dies were cut by Thomas Sparrow.

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  • Example: Sixpence coin, in 1783, in Private Collection.

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  • Example: Shilling coin, in 1783, in Private Collection.

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  • He worked circa 1765-1791 as a silversmith in Annapolis MD 30

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  • Example: Cann, circa 1775, in Private Collection. H: 4 1/2"
    Engraved on bottom "T H / W" for Thomas Worthington of Summer Hill, Anne Arundel County, Maryland (see below)

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John married Mrs. John Chalmers in 1769 in Annapolis MD.




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