Samuel Macomber Taber
- Born: 25 Feb 1797, Little Compton RI
- Marriage (1): Mary Eddy on 29 Dec 1823 in Westport Point MA
- Died: 25 Sep 1853, Providence RI
General notes:
Silversmith and jeweler
Events in his life were:

- Flynt & Fales: 1818, in Providence RI. He was one of the organizers of the First Light Infantry of Providence, along with fellow silversmiths Stanton Beebe, Pardon Miller, Samuel Davis, and Jonathan Nichols. 3
- He worked in 1820-1850 as a silversmith and jeweler in Providence RI
Listed in the New England Mercantile Union Business Directory, 1824-1849 with a shop at 55 Westminster Street.
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- Advertised: The Providence Gazette, on 29 May 1822, in Providence RI. Reporting his removal to 57 Westminister Row where he offers for sale ". . . jewelry, watches, fine gold beads, and silver spoons . . . and gives cash for old gold and silver." 3
- Advertised: Newport Mercury, in 1840. Offering ornamental hairwork, French ringlet curls on combs, silver baskets, jewelry repair, and combs. 4
- He appeared on the census in 1850 in Providence RI. Listed as a jeweler.

- Partnership: William E. Taber, in 1850-1853, in Providence RI. As S. M. TABER & Co, with a shop at 105 Westminster Street.
Samuel married Mary Eddy, daughter of Unknown and Unknown, on 29 Dec 1823 in Westport Point MA. (Mary Eddy was born on 7 Jan 1802 in Dartmouth MA and died on 19 Apr 1852 in Providence RI.)
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