Nathaniel Shipman
- Born: 17 May 1764, Preston CT
- Marriage (1): Abigail Coit on 14 Oct 1794 in Preston CT
- Died: 14 Jul 1853, Norwich CT
General notes:
Silversmith
Events in his life were:
- Norwich CT, 1785-1836: account books covering these years, part of the collection of Society of Founders of Norwich (Leffingwell Inn), show that he made dials, pewter, glasses, watch keys, etc., for Thomas Harland. He also made jewelry and watches, table silverware, warming pans, and did a thriving business in clocks. He was a man of influence in Norwich, representing the town many times in the State Legislature and was a judge of county and probate courts. He probably gave up mechanical trades about 1800, having become a successful investor in the West Indian trade. 3
- Advertised in the Norwich Packet, 8 Oct 1790, "Cash given for Old Gold & Silver. ... For sale clocks, watches, & a general assortment of Gold Smiths work." 3
- Boston MA, 1807: administrator of his old master Thomas Harland's estate. 3
- He appeared on the 1850 census taken at Norwich CT, listed without occupation
Nathaniel married Abigail Coit on 14 Oct 1794 in Preston CT. (Abigail Coit was born on 20 Aug 1768 in Preston CT and died on 31 Jul 1800.)
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