James Appleton
- Born: 14 Feb 1785, Ipswich MA
- Marriage: Sarah Fuller on 19 Nov 1807 in Gloucester MA
- Died: 25 Aug 1862, Ipswich MA
General notes:
Silversmith and jeweler
Events in his life were:
- He worked from circa 1823 to 1833 as a silversmith and jeweler in Marblehead MA 3
- He worked c 1830 as a silversmith and jeweler in Portland ME as J. APPLETON JR & Co. with a shop at 239 Middle Street. 3
- He was a partner from circa 1834 to 1850 with James Appleton in Portland ME as J. & J. APPLETON, Jr. with a shop at 131 Middle Street. 4
- He appeared on the 1850 census taken at Portland ME, listed as a jeweler living in his son's home.
- Brigadier General at close of War of 1812. Known as the "Father of Prohibition" for his work against drinking in Massachusetts. Served a term in that state's legislature, as well as one in Maine. Noted anti-slavery advocate. 3
James married Sarah Fuller on 19 Nov 1807 in Gloucester MA. (Sarah Fuller was born on 27 Jan 1787 in Gloucester MA and died on 7 Jan 1872.)
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