Benjamin Kirke Chase
- Born: 9 Aug 1830, Lempster NH
- Died: 1901, Chicago IL
General notes:
Jeweler and watchmaker
Events in his life were:
- He appeared on the 1850 census taken at Lowell MA, listed as a jeweler living in the home of David Monroe Dodge.
- He worked in 1856-1858 as a jeweler and watchmaker in Brattleboro VT 8
- He was a partner in 1858-1861 with Charles A. Tripp in Brattleboro VT as CHASE & TRIPP. 8
- He worked in 1861-1863 as a jeweler and watchmaker in Rutland VT with a shop in the Cramton & Nichol's Block of Merchants Row. 8
- He worked in 1867-1877 as a jeweler and watchmaker in Rutland VT
Listed in the 1867 city directory at 39 Merchant's Row. He was declared bankrupt in January 1877. His stock and tools were sold at private auction to Frederick W. Wheeler, who continued the business. 8
- He appeared on the 1870 census taken at Rutland VT, listed as a jewelry and watch merchant.
- He worked after 1877 as a jeweler and watchmaker in Chicago IL
- He appeared on the 1880 census taken at Chicago IL, listed as a jeweler.
- Tradecard, c 1880
Private Collection
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