American Silversmiths

Samuel Gray
(1765-)
Ruth Ropes
(1768-1844)
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Robert Gray
(1792-1860)

 

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Robert Gray
  • Born: 18 Feb 1792, Salem MA
  • Died: 11 Jun 1860, Portsmouth NH

  General notes:

Silversmith

  Events in his life were:


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  • Apprenticed 1805-1813 in Salem MA. 3
  • He worked in 1813-1860 as a silversmith in Portsmouth NH with a shop at the corner of Market Street until 1817. He sold this shop to John Abbott and moved to Daniel Street. He moved again to Congress Street in 1818. 3
  • Advertised in the New Hampshire Gazette (Portsmouth NH), 14 Sep 1813, stating "Every article in the gold and silver line made at the shortest notice." 3
  • Advertised in the Portsmouth Oracle (Portsmouth NH), 19 Aug 1815, offering looking glasses, gold work, and britannia wares. 4
  • Appointed in 1843-1844 as Selectman in Portsmouth NH 3
  • He appeared on the 1850 census taken at Portsmouth NH, listed as a silversmith.

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  • Advertised in the Portsmouth City Book and Directory (Portsmouth NH), 1851,



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