|
A GLOSSARY of MILLED BANDS
|
|
| How to Post Photos |
REGISTER (click here)
|
|
A GLOSSARY of MILLED BANDS
|
|
| How to Post Photos |
REGISTER (click here)
|
|
 SMP Silver Salon Forums
 American Silver before sterling
 One man's extended family
|
 SSFFriend: Email This Page to Someone! |
next newest topic | next oldest topic |
| Author | Topic: One man's extended family |
|
wev Moderator Posts: 4121 |
posted 05-12-2001 08:10 PM
  
As some of our readers may remember, I have been compiling a family tree of American silversmiths. It has now grown to include 57,000 people in 8050 families and links together, by blood or marriage, 524 makers working between the 1640s (John Hull) and the 1880s (Royal Cowles). It goes without saying that a tree of this size has many twists and turns; traveling the line from one smith to another can be a rather convoluted journey. While investigating some of these byways, I stumbled across one individual who enjoys the enviable distinction of being related to more silversmiths than anyone else in the tree. His name is Daniel Moody, born on 20 June 1774 to William and Abigail (Burbank) Moody in Newbury MA. He married Elizabeth Mighill of the same town in 1799, had 12 children, and, from what I have found, led a quiet and ordinary life as a merchant. Below is a list of the silversmiths and their relation to him. It would be an interesting basis on which to assemble a collection, though it would require a fair size budget, given some of the distinguished names. Nathan Adams 4th Cousin Once Removed IP: Logged |
|
melissa unregistered |
posted 05-13-2001 07:50 AM
I congratulate you, WEV, I did just my own family tree & nearly went mad keeping the various cousins straight. My question(s) to you is about the Sargeant family of Hartford/Springfield. Who was the patriarch? What is H Sargeant's first name? and if possible, when did he die? any help is appreciated. IP: Logged |
|
wev Moderator Posts: 4121 |
posted 05-13-2001 12:39 PM
Thank you; it's given me a good deal of pleasure (and a few headaches). The gentleman would be Henry Sargeant. He was born in Springfield MA 15 Aug 1796. It is presumed that he had his training from his father or one of his uncles, Jacob and Samuel. Flynt and Fales records that he worked in Springfield until c 1825 when he moved to Hartford CT. His marriage to Mary Holman on 04 Dec 1830 is recorded in Springfield however, as were the births of their 4 children (Mary 1831, Ellen 1834, Thomas Henry 1836, and Elizabeth 1839), indicating a later departure than supposed. Whatever the chronology, he eventually ended up in Hartford, dying there on 24 March 1864. His ancestory is: John Sargeant (1639-1716) + Deborah Hillier (1643-1669) I haven't found any connection between his line and that of Ensign Sargeant of Boston. IP: Logged |
|
TGS Posts: 31 |
posted 05-14-2001 12:57 PM
Great job William. Now if you could just straighten out thos Moulton touch marks. IP: Logged |
|
Beverly Posts: 3 |
posted 05-31-2001 06:51 PM
WEV: Based on all I've learned recently, sounds like most of us who can trace our family back into the 1800's or before are most likely connected to the production of Silver. True or False? ------------------ IP: Logged |
|
wev Moderator Posts: 4121 |
posted 05-31-2001 10:06 PM
Yes, I suppose so; they were a prolific bunch. And what's that line about 6 degrees of separation? If I tie in all the possible lines I have uncovered, I would probably end up with a fair census of the colonies and states up to around 1820 and the first wave of new emigrants. Silversmiths always enjoyed a somewhat higher social standing than their fellow tradesmen; they were, in many instances, the unofficial 'bankers' of the town or territory, church leaders, and trusted witnesses to public and private documents. Undoubtly the Revolution only served to enhance this standing, further raising the social status of smiths, along with fellow tradesmen like printers, who enjoyed a public eminence. Many of the makers in my file played active roles in the war, some as soldiers, some as statesmen. This served to significantly boost their 'rank' after the fighting, which in turn raised that of their children. The higher the status, the better the marriage, the better the opportunity for education, starting business, building partnerships, and ultimately, the better the chance of continuing the line. It's all very Darwinian. On the other hand, there are some lines that have defied inclusion -- the Revere family for example. Though the line came fully into the 20th century, there is no tie-in to my silver tree that I have been able to uncover. And then there are the rest of us, whose ancestors wandered over late in the day, who must be satisfied to sift the dust and look for the occasional sparkle. [This message has been edited by wev (edited 05-31-2001).] IP: Logged |
All times are ET | next newest topic | next oldest topic |
  |
|
Ultimate Bulletin Board 5.46a
|
1. Public Silver Forums (open Free membership) - anyone with a valid e-mail address may register. Once you have received your Silver Salon Forum password, and then if you abide by the Silver Salon Forum Guidelines, you may start a thread or post a reply in the New Members' Forum. New Members who show a continued willingness to participate, to completely read and abide by the Guidelines will be allowed to post to the Member Public Forums. 2. Private Silver Salon Forums (invitational or $ donation membership) - The Private Silver Salon Forums require registration and special authorization to view, search, start a thread or to post a reply. Special authorization can be obtained in one of several ways: by Invitation; Annual $ Donation; or via Special Limited Membership. For more details click here (under development). 3. Administrative/Special Private Forums (special membership required) - These forums are reserved for special subjects or administrative discussion. These forums are not open to the public and require special authorization to view or post. |
|
copyright © 1993 - 2022
SM Publications
All Rights Reserved. Legal & Privacy Notices |