William Cowell
- Born: 19 Jul 1713, Boston MA
- Died: 1761, Boston MA
General notes:
Silversmith
Events in his life were:
- He worked in 1734-1761 as a silversmith in Boston MA believed to have taken over his father's business on his retirement. 3
- Advertised in the Boston Weekly News-Letter, 1741, 3
- Cup, c 1745
Yale University 13
h: 4 3/4"
d: 3 1/4" (base)
wt: 7 oz, 11 dwt
Engraved The Gift of the Honeble; Samuel Partridge Esqr; / to the CHURCH OF CHRIST / IN / HATFIELD / 1745. The donor was considered one of the most important men of the colonies. By his will, proved in 1741, he directed his son, Edward, to pay to the church £10 with which this cup was bought.
- Advertised in the Boston-Gazette, 1761, 3
- Advertised in the Boston Weekly News-Letter, 10 Jun 1762, the settlement of his estate with Hannah Simpson and Rebecca Cowles as administrators.
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