American Silversmiths

Joseph Forbush Knowlton
(1811-)
Sarah Elizabeth Johnson
(1818-1889)
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Francis Alan Knowlton
(1849-1933)

 

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Francis Alan Knowlton
  • Born: 5 Jun 1849, Shrewsbury MA
  • Died: 4 Mar 1933, Worcester MA

  General notes:

Silversmith and jeweler

  Events in his life were:

  • Apprenticed in 1866-1869 to Benjamin Goddard in Worcester MA
    He received as wages $50 the first year, $75 the second, and $100 the third.
  • He was a partner in 1869-1870 with Benjamin Goddard in Worcester MA as B. GODDARD & Co.
  • He appeared on the 1870 census taken at Worcester MA, listed as a jeweler.
  • He was a partner in 1873-1876 with Charles Nelson Scott in Worcester MA the firm retaining the name of B. GODDARD & Co.
  • He worked in 1877-1920 as a silversmith and jeweler in Worcester MA from shop at 374 Main Street.
  • He appeared on the 1880 census taken at Worcester MA, listed as a jeweler.

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  • Tradecard, c 1880
    Private Collection

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  • Tradecard, c 1900
    Private Collection



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