John Proctor Trott
- Born: 8 Dec 1769, Boston MA
- Marriage (1): Louise Chapman on 11 Dec 1796 in Norwich CT
- Died: 21 Oct 1852, New London CT
General notes:
Silversmith and jeweler
Events in his life were:
- Partnership: William Cleveland, in 1792-1794, in New London CT. As TROTT & CLEVELAND with shop on State Street. 3
- Flynt & Fales: 1792, in New London CT. Bought stock and tools of Gurdon Tracy. A man of prominence, his home was on the site of the present Mohican Hotel, a fortified place in the time of the Indian Wars in 1676. 3
- Example: Beaker, circa 1795, in First Church New London New London CT. H: 4 3/4"
One of three made from tankards originally made in 1724 from a £20 bequest of Governor Gurdon Saltonstall. 14
- Advertised: Connecticut Gazette, on 14 Apr 1796, in New London CT.
Goldsmith, &c. Just Received and for sale by John P. Trott, An assortment of English warranted Watches: Also, watch Chains, Seals and Keys; A variety of gold, gilt and glass Ear Pendals: He likewise has on hand an assortment of Goldsmith and Jewelry Ware, which will be sold together with the above mentioned articles, on reasonable terms for cash.
N. B. Wanted a Journeyman Clock and Watch Maker, one who can come well recommended, may have employ, by applying as above.
- Partnership: Jonathan Brooks, circa 1798, in New London CT. As TROTT & BROOKS. 3
- He appeared on the census in 1850 in New London CT. Listed as a jeweler.
John married Louise Chapman on 11 Dec 1796 in Norwich CT. (Louise Chapman was born on 26 Apr 1772 in Norwich CT and died on 17 Mar 1861 in New London CT.)
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