Marsh, Benjamin (1817-1896)
- Name:
- Marsh, Benjamin (1817-1896)
- Born:
- 02/10/1817
- Birthplace:
- Palatine Bridge, NY
- Died:
- 03/28/1896
- Death Location:
- Albany, NY
- Residence:
- Palatine Bridge, NY
Albany, NY -- circa 1832 at age 15, and worked for jeweler and watchmaker, Chauncey Johnson. - Nationality:
- American
- Occupation:
- Jeweler -- started in business by himself in 1838
- Father:
- Marsh, Seymour
- Mother:
- Marsh, Mary Gage
- Relations:
- Business:
Employee of Chauncey Johnson, jeweler and watchmaker.
Started on his own in 1838.
Sold this business to Henry Rowlands, 1869; Frederick Hoffman supervised the repair shop.
1880/81: Marsh began partnership with Frederick W. Hoffman, under the firm name of Marsh & Hoffman. Marsh & Hoffman was known as the maker's of the Knickerbocker souvenir spoon. They held 1891 patents for the spoon, which was manufactured by William B. Durgin Co.
Succeeded by Hoffman after his death.
Parents: Mary Gage of Oxford, NH - Spouse:
- Camp, Ruth Picket
- Children:
- 4 children
- Notes:
- MARRIAGE: Married Ruth Picket Camp (-1896, d. 3 weeks after Benjamin), of Durham, CT, 10/5/1848.
SEE ALSO: artist/maker -- Marsh, Benjamin
SEE ALSO (business partner): Hoffman, Frederick W.
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