Joseph Edward Straker

• Born: 26 Mar 1842, London England
• Christened: 14 May 1842
• Marriage: Elizabeth Otley in London England
• Died: 1 Feb 1912, North Attleboro MA

  General notes:

Silversmith

  Events in his life were:

• He worked from 1865 to 1905 as a silversmith in Providence RI
  He signed indenture papers in London to work as a silversmith and was advanced $101.45 to defray moving expenses. He worked primarily as a chaser and designer in the experimental projects department. He was awarded a Gold Medal at the 1900 Paris Exposition.

• He appeared on the 1870 census taken at Providence RI, listed as a silversmith.

• He appeared on the 1880 census taken at Providence RI, listed as a journeyman silversmith.

Joseph married Elizabeth Otley in London England. (Elizabeth Otley was born on 18 Mar 1844 in London England and died in 1925.)