Samuel Colton, born 20 Apr 1801, died 31 Oct 1881
American Silversmiths

Samuel Colton
(1778-1811)
Anna Gregory Warriner
(1778-1853)
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Samuel Colton
(1801-1881)

 

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Delia Jencks

Samuel Colton

  • Born: 20 Apr 1801, Wilbraham MA
  • Marriage: Delia Jencks on 16 Jul 1834 in Springfield MA
  • Died: 31 Oct 1881

  General notes:

Silversmith and jeweler

  Events in his life were:

  • He worked from circa 1825 to 1830 as a silversmith and jeweler in Georgetown, Georgetown, SC
    Recovering from a severe illness, he made the acquaintance of a West India Sea Captain, and with him made voyages to southern ports, returning after a time to Longmeadow MA.
  • He worked c 1833 as a silversmith and jeweler in Longmeadow MA
  • He worked c 1835 as a silversmith and jeweler in Springfield MA
  • He was a partner c 1840 with John Kent in Granville MA as COLTON & KENT, specializing in silver and gold spectacles.
  • He appeared on the 1850 census taken at Granville MA, listed as a silversmith and spectacle maker.

Samuel married Delia Jencks on 16 Jul 1834 in Springfield MA. (Delia Jencks was born on 4 Sep 1815 in Springfield MA and died on 17 May 1836.)




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