Joseph Taft Rice
- Born: 22 Jan 1787, Shrewsbury MA
- Marriage (1): Jane Cumming on 4 Sep 1811 in Albany NY
- Died: 19 Jun 1854, Albany NY
General notes:
Silversmith, jeweler, and watchmaker
Events in his life were:
- He worked in 1815-1855 as a silversmith in Albany NY
Listed in the 1831 edition of American Advertising Directory at 36 State Street, Hoffman's 1844 Albany City Directory at 20 South Pearl Street, and in Munsell's 1852 City Directory at 54 Beaver Street. 18
- Pitcher, 1819
Private Collection
h: 8 3/16"
Engraved "Reward of Merit / A C A S / to / Philip S. Schuyler / Sept. 12 - 1819" presented by the Academy County Agricultural Society.
- Watch paper, c 1825
American Antiquarian Society
Joseph married Jane Cumming on 4 Sep 1811 in Albany NY. (Jane Cumming was born on 20 Sep 1793 in Strathsprey Scotland and died on 11 Jun 1858 in Albany NY.)
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