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Offline Dennis Glazener

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Robert Harvey signed lock
« on: May 13, 2018, 12:59:37 PM »
Does anyone have more information on lock maker Robert Harvey mentioned in thread below?
http://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?topic=48831.msg483296#msg483296

I am especially interested to find if he or his family ever moved to VA. I have Robert Harvey ancestor that was involved with guns, gunpowder during the Rev War in Botetourt. County VA. There is mention of him being a gun maker but I have not been able to prove it.
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Offline James Rogers

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Re: Robert Harvey signed lock
« Reply #1 on: May 13, 2018, 02:00:45 PM »
Apprenticed to Henry Anthonison and turned over to John Dafte in 1691. Freedom in the Gunmakers Company in 1702. Master in 1725, Worked for Ordnance 1703-06, Made fine silver mounted pistols. , died 1734
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Offline Pukka Bundook

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Re: Robert Harvey signed lock
« Reply #2 on: May 13, 2018, 03:58:03 PM »
Dennis,

Had a look at Blackmore's book, and can't see a Harvey who emigrated to the US.
Will check the Supplement later.  I have seen other makers who took leave for foreign climes though.

Will do some digging as time permits.
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