Zachariah Brigden

Witnessed a mortgage between Benjamin Edwards and Thomas Edwards Apr. 1, 1755. In 1758, when Brigden sold property in Cambrige, MA., Samuel Edwards and Joseph Edwards witnessed the deed. Brigden bought tools and supplies from estate of Samuel Edwards in 1762. Employed jeweler William Cario, Sr. as journeyman, who witnessed deeds, received wood paid for by Brigden, and bought tools and supplies from Brigden. Brigden sold silver to Seth Coburn, molding sand to Daniel Boyer, and crucibles to David Greenleaf. Brigden purchased supplies from Daniel Loring. Bought rings from Josiah Flagg, Jr.in Dec. 1766, Benjamin Pierpont in Jan. 1767, and Daniel Boyer from July to Sept. 1770. Receipts survive from Joseph Callender to Brigden for engraving in 1785 and 1787. With Boyer Brigden appraised estate of Daniel Henchman in 1775. Witnessed Nathaniel Hurd's will in 1777. Served jeweler Joseph Coolidge. Made raised parts for objects for Benjamin Burt. In 1781, Brigden and Burt appraised estate of Benjamin Hurd and Brigden and Caleb Swan signed bond when Burt became administrator of estate of his brother-in-law, Joseph Glidden.