Benjamin Moody Swan
- Born: 15 Jan 1792, Haverhill MA
- Marriage (1): Hannah Smith on 16 Oct 1812 in Augusta ME
- Died: Dec 1867, Augusta ME
General notes:
Silversmith, jeweler, and watchmaker
Events in his life were:
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- He worked circa 1815-1840 as a silversmith in Augusta ME
- Advertised in the Augusta Currier (Augusta ME), 14 Sep 1831, announcing that he had taken the shop recently occupied by Jacob Hooper, opposite the Post Office. 3
- Advertised in the Kennebec Journal (Augusta ME), 29 Sep 1831, announcing that he had taken the shop recently occupied by Jacob Hooper, opposite the Post Office. 3
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- Watch paper, c 1835
Private Collection
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- He was a partner circa 1840-1865 with Moses Moody Swan in Augusta ME as B. & M. M. SWAN. 4
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- Alternate Mark for B. & M. M. SWAN.
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- Watch paper for B. & M. M. SWAN, c 1845
American Antiquarian Society
- Advertised in the Kennebec Journal (Augusta ME), 30 Oct 1846, his new location at the corner of Water and Oak Streets. 3
- He appeared on the 1850 census taken at Augusta ME, listed as a watchmaker.
- He appeared on the 1860 census taken at Augusta ME, listed as a jeweler.
Benjamin married Hannah Smith on 16 Oct 1812 in Augusta ME. (Hannah Smith was born about 1796 in Hallowell ME.)
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