John Targee
- Born: c 1775
- Died: 14 Feb 1850, New York City NY
General notes:
Silversmith
Events in his life were:
- He worked from circa 1795 to 1807 as a silversmith in New York City NY
Listed in city directories at 24 Gold Street until 1799.
- He was a partner from 1809 to 1814 with Peter Targee in New York City NY as I & P TARGEE with a shop at 192 Water Street, assuming the business of John Vernon. 4
- Master to William Gale abt 1813 in New York City NY.
- He worked from circa 1815 to 1839 as a silversmith in New York City NY
- Presentation sword, c 1815
Metropolitan Museum of Art
l: 37 1/4"
Presented posthumously to Brigadier General Daniel Davis (17771813) of the New York Militia, who died during the Battle of Erie on September 10, 1813.
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