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NC-72:

Delaware clock-maker of great distinction and silversmith lived and labored here for about thirty years until his death in 1797. Was a prominent member of Old Drawyers Presbyterian Church. Made contract with State of Delaware in 1776 for manufacture of gun-locks.

Installed in 1939.

Sponsors:

Public Archives Commission, 1939.


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Location:

511 Old State Road, Townsend, DE 19734


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