William Grant
- Born: 14 Jun 1800, Wrentham MA
- Died: 21 Jul 1836, Boston MA
General notes:
Jeweler, clock, and watchmaker
Events in his life were:
- He worked circa 1820-1834 in Boston MA
- Letter to Lois (Guild) Grant 17 Feb 1829
Private Collection
Boston 17 Feb. 1829 Dear Mother — I perceived a Boatman in town this morning and thought I would write some lines and send by him should I see him as he went out. — I have no particular need to write, but can tell you that I enjoy my usual state of health, and continue in the same shop as yet. We expected to have moved into a better store, but are disappointed. We hired a man to give up his store but he can not find a shop to suit himself therefore will not move out. Trade is very dull and money scarce — should you have any money between this & April which you could spare, I should like to loan of it — business will probably be better in the Spring & should we get into a shop that will suit there is no doubt but we shall do very well — |
- He was a partner circa 1834-1835 with Nathaniel Kimball in Boston MA as WILLIAM GRANT & Co. In 1835, he sold his shop and goods to his former apprentice, William Pratt.
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