American Silversmiths

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William Wise
(1814-1903)

 

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Spouses/Children:

1. Amanda Pelletreau

William Wise
  • Born: 1 May 1814, England
  • Marriage (1): Amanda Pelletreau on 31 Dec 1838 in Brooklyn NY
  • Died: 10 Dec 1903, Brooklyn NY

  General notes:

Jeweler and watchmaker

  Events in his life were:


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  • Alternate Mark
  • Apprenticed circa 1832 to Samuel Smith in Brooklyn NY

    His master retired in late 1833 and Wise purchased the stock and trade of his shop at 79 Fulton Street.
  • He worked in 1834-1904 as a jeweler and watchmaker in Brooklyn NY
    Continuing at 79 Fulton for several years before moving to 229 Fulton Street.

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  • Advertised in the The Brooklyn Daily Eagle (Brooklyn NY), 19 Aug 1843,
  • He appeared on the 1850 census taken at Brooklyn NY, listed as a jeweler.
  • He appeared on the 1860 census taken at Brooklyn NY, listed as a jeweler.
  • He appeared on the 1870 census taken at Brooklyn NY, listed as a jeweler.
  • He appeared on the 1880 census taken at Brooklyn NY, listed as a watch dealer.
  • He appeared on the 1900 census taken at Brooklyn NY, listed as a retail jeweler, living in his son Alfred's household.

William married Amanda Pelletreau on 31 Dec 1838 in Brooklyn NY. (Amanda Pelletreau was born on 18 May 1818 in Brooklyn NY and died on 29 Jun 1891.)




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