Thomas Melville

• Born: 1779, Newport RI

  General notes:

Pewtersmith

  Events in his life were:

• He worked from circa 1796 to 1824 as a pewtersmith in Newport RI

• Advertised in the Newport Mercury (Newport RI), 12 Jan 1796,
  Thomas Melville Informes the Public at large That he now carries on the Pewterer's Business, in all its Various Branches; where may be had Pewter of all Kinds, Lead Weights, &. Also the Plumbing Business such as making Hawse-Leads, Scuppers, Deep Sea Leads, & &.
  He would be happy to serve his Customers and gratefully acknowledge their Favours. Cash, or any of the above Wares, given for old Pewter, Lead, Brass &c.
  NB — He now carries on the Business, at the House and Shop just above the Church on the Hill, formally occupied by his Father, David Melville, deceased.