Shubael Conant
- Born: 1 Aug 1783, Mansfield Center CT
- Died: 17 Jul 1867, Detroit MI
General notes:
Silversmith
Events in his life were:
- Apprenticed from 1793 to 1796 to Nathan Storrs in Northampton MA 1
- He worked from 1800 to 1804 as a silversmith and watchmaker in Middlebury VT 3
- Advertised in the The Farmer's Museum and Political Observatory, abt 1804, informing the public that ". . . he continues to carry on the Goldsmith's business in all its branches. Keeps constantly for sale, Clocks, Watches, Gold Beads and Silver Spoons and Gold and Silver work." 3
- He worked from 14 Aug 1804 to 1807 as a silversmith and watchmaker in Walpole NH 3
- Advertised in the The Farmer's Museum and Political Observatory, 21 May 1807, offering ". . . Silver Table Tea Spoons of his own manufacture." 3
- Advertised in the Political Observatory, 22 May 1807, informing public to call and settle accounts as he was leaving town. 3
- 1807: went West and settled in Detroit 3
- Detroit MI, 1837: founded and served as the first president of the Detroit Anti-Slavery Society.
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