Joseph Pearsall, born 10 Jun 1740, died 5 Dec 1834
American Silversmiths

Nathaniel Pearsall
(1712-1758)
Mary Latham
(abt 1714-1799)
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Joseph Pearsall
(1740-1834)

 

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Hannah Bowne

Joseph Pearsall

  • Born: 10 Jun 1740, Cow Neck NY
  • Marriage: Hannah Bowne on 10 Jun 1771 in New York City NY
  • Died: 5 Dec 1834

  General notes:

Silversmith and clockmaker

  Events in his life were:

  • He was a partner from 1765 to 1773 with Thomas Pearsall in New York City NY as J & T PEARSALL. 18
  • Advertised in the The New York Journal or the General Advertiser (New York City NY), 17 Jun 1773, announcing the dissolution of the partnership “the first of May last. . . Joseph Pearsall, has removed to the House lately occupied by Robert and John Murray, Merchants, between Burling’s and Beekman’s Slip; where he carries on the business in the Watch and Clock Way as usual
  • He worked from 1773 to 1781 as a silversmith and clockmaker in New York City NY
  • He was a partner from circa 1781 to 1789 with Effingham Embree in New York City NY as PEARSALL & EMBREE
  • Advertised in the Royal Gazette (New York City NY), 28 Mar 1781, as PEARSALL & EMBREE, announcing their move to the corner of Beekman's Slip, "where they continue to repair Watches as usual."

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  • Bracket clock by PEARSALL & EMBREE, c 1785
    White House Washington DC

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  • Bracket clock by PEARSALL & EMBREE, c 1785
    Private Collection
    h: 24"

Joseph married Hannah Bowne on 10 Jun 1771 in New York City NY. (Hannah Bowne was born about 1744 in New York City NY.)




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