Thomas Calvert was a pioneer cabinet maker. He was born in Nottingham England March 12, 1788. He came to this country with his parents when only 6 years old & settled in Williamsport. He learned his trade with Alexander Sloan. On completing his apprenticeship, he settled in Jersey Shore in 1811. He founded his business with his 2 sons T & J G Calvert. On May 22, 1814, he married Miss Margaret Grafius of Williamsport. They raised 5 sons & 6 daughters. Mr. Calvert led a long & useful life, he died May 1, 1868.
Thomas Calvert was a pioneer cabinet maker. He was born in Nottingham England March 12, 1788. He came to this country with his parents when only 6 years old & settled in Williamsport. He learned his trade with Alexander Sloan. On completing his apprenticeship, he settled in Jersey Shore in 1811. He founded his business with his 2 sons T & J G Calvert. On May 22, 1814, he married Miss Margaret Grafius of Williamsport. They raised 5 sons & 6 daughters. Mr. Calvert led a long & useful life, he died May 1, 1868.
Family Members
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Catherine Calvert Bastress
1816–1882
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Richard Calvert
1818–1848
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Elizabeth Calvert Dingler
1820–1893
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Mary Calvert
1822–1891
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John Grafius Calvert II
1824–1874
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Thomas Calvert Jr
1826–1896
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Weston Calvert
1828–1910
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Margaret Calvert
1830–1906
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Martha Ann Calvert
1832–1886
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Jacob Grafius Calvert
1834–1917
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Sarah Grafius Calvert
1838–1842
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