Benjamin Pitman, born 1728, died bef 2 Apr 1814
American Silversmiths

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Benjamin Pitman
(1728-bef 1814)

 

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Spouses/Children:

Abigail Simmons

Benjamin Pitman

  • Born: 1728, Providence RI
  • Marriage: Abigail Simmons on 7 Aug 1752 in Little Compton RI
  • Died: bef 2 Apr 1814, Providence RI

  General notes:

Silversmith (tentative identification)

  Events in his life were:

  • He worked from circa 1750 to 1800 as a silversmith in Providence RI

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  • Porringer, c 1770
    Private Collection
    d: 5 5/8"
    wt: 9.1 oz

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  • Cup, c 1800
    Yale University
    h: 2 7/8"
    d: 2 1/8" (of base)
    wt: 2 oz, 3 dwt
  • Obituary printed in the Newport Mercury on 2 Apr 1814 3
    Noting his death at age 86.

Benjamin married Abigail Simmons on 7 Aug 1752 in Little Compton RI. (Abigail Simmons was born on 7 Dec 1728 in Little Compton RI and was christened on 10 Jun 1734 in Tiverton RI.)




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