Abraham Van Benschoten Fellows
- Born: 14 Nov 1786, Rhinebeck NY
- Marriage (1): Harriet Chichester on 9 Mar 1815 in Troy NY
- Died: 24 Mar 1851, Buffalo NY
General notes:
Silversmith
Events in his life were:
- He worked circa 1806-1810 as a silversmith in Montreal Canada
- Advertised in the Canadian Courant (Montreal Canada), 14 Aug 1809, stating "A silversmith or jeweller will find employment by enquiring in Notre Dame Street of Abraham Fellows."
- He worked in 1810-1825 as a silversmith in Troy NY 18
- He was a partner in 1826-1834 with Lewis Strite Fellows and William Read in New York City NY as FELLOWS & READ. 18
- He was a partner in 1828-1834 with William Read and J. Olcott in New York City NY as FELLOWS, READ & OLCOTT. 4
- He was a partner in 1835-1836 with William Read in New York City NY as FELLOWS, READ & Co. 4
- He worked in 1837-1839 as a silversmith in New York City NY before selling his business to the firm of DENNIS & FITCH. 4
- He worked in 1841-1844 as a silversmith and jeweler in Albany NY 8
- He worked in 1844-1850 as a silversmith and jeweler in Troy NY
- Advertised in the Troy Daily Whig (Troy NY), 12 Jul 1844,
"To My Old Customers and the Public:
ABM. FELLOWS, Clock and Watch Maker, Silversmith and Jeweller, has taken the store directly opposite the Troy House, No. 243 River street, and is opening a handsome assortment of Goods in his line, which he will sell low."
- He appeared on the 1850 census taken at Troy NY, listed without occupation.
Abraham married Harriet Chichester on 9 Mar 1815 in Troy NY. (Harriet Chichester was born on 31 Aug 1793 in Huntington NY and died on 29 Mar 1869 in Buffalo NY.)
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