Charles Boudinot Root, born 12 Sep 1819, died 7 May 1903
American Silversmiths

Elihu Root
(1776-)
Sophia Gunn
(1785-)
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Charles Boudinot Root
(1819-1903)

 

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Charles Boudinot Root

  • Born: 12 Sep 1819, Montague MA
  • Died: 7 May 1903, Raleigh NC

  General notes:

Silversmith and jeweler

  Events in his life were:

  • Educated in Greenfield Massachusetts. Moved to Raleigh NC in 1837. Apprenticed there to Barnard Dupuy for 5 years and bought Dupuy's business on 15 Nov 1843. Retired in 1860 to become President of Raliegh Gas Company. Served as city alderman, tax collector and chairman of county commissioners. 25
  • Apprenticed from 1857 to 1842 to Bernard Dupuy in Raleigh NC 1
  • He worked from 1843 to 1860 as a silversmith and jeweler in Raleigh NC
  • He appeared on the 1850 census taken at Raleigh NC, listed as a jeweler.



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