Garret Forbes
- Born: 2 Sep 1785, New York City NY
- Died: 18 Apr 1851, New York City NY
General notes:
Silversmith
Events in his life were:
- He worked in 1805-1809 as a silversmith in New York City NY at 90 Broadway with William Garret Forbes. In Longworth's American Almanac for 1808, he is listed at 319 Broadway. 8
- He worked after 1809 as a silversmith in New York City NY at 316 Broadway. 8
- Appointed in 1817-1839 as U.S. Customs weigher and tax collector in New York City NY 4
- Advertised in 1820 (New York City NY), as weigher and silversmith.
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- Teaset, c 1845
Private Collection
h: 8" (teapot)
h: 7" (sugar)
h: 5 3/4" (creamer)
wt: 58 oz (total)
- He appeared on the 1850 census taken at New York City NY, listed without occupation.
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