James Appleton

  General notes:

Silversmith

  Events in his life were:

• He worked from circa 1823 to 1833 as a silversmith and jeweler in Marblehead MA ³

• He worked c 1833 as a silversmith and jeweler in Portland ME ³

• He was a partner in 1834 with James Appleton, Jr in Portland ME as J. & J. APPLETON, Jr. ⁴

• 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.)