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Howard, Edward (1813-1904)

Name:
Howard, Edward (1813-1904)
Born:
1813
Birthplace:
Boston, MA
Died:
1904
Death Location:
Boston, MA (probably)
Residence:
Boston, MA
Nationality:
American
Occupation:
Clockmaker
Relations:
Apprentice to Aaron Willard Jr.
Howard & Davis (David P. Davis), est. 1842 -- produced wall clocks, sewing machines, fire engines, balances.
Luther Stepenson joined Howard & Davis, c. 1843 -- began mfg of tower clocks.
E. Howard & Company (Davis left the co.) -- 1858, added watchmaking to the business.
Howard Clock & Watch Company -- 1861-1863.
Howard Watch & Clock Company -- 1863-
(E. Howard retired in 1881/2)
Howard Clock Products -- 1934-
Spouse:
1) Harriet McAllaster, 2) Eliabeth __
Children:
Howard, Alice B. (1863-; res. with father in Boston in 1900)
Notes:
M1. Harriet McAllaster (1818-1851), 1839. Harriet was the daughter of Rachel Dupke & James McAllaster of Boston.
M2. (or 3?) Elizabeth, b. NY, parents from England, married by 1880.
SEE ALSO: Maker/Artist field -- Howard, Edward
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