Dyer, Walter A. (Walter Alden), 1878-1943 · New York : The Century Co. · leaf 144
nd the venture was reasonably successful. Jerome volunteered for service in the War of1812, and after that, for several years, experiencedthe privations of poverty. At the age of twenty-onehe became his own master and secured work at wagesof $20 a month, on which he married. It was in thatyear that… … CLOCKMAKERS OF CONNECTICUT began to install circular saws and other machinery,and Jerome learned to use these in the making ofclock cases. In 1818 Jerome started in business for himself ina small way, buying clock works in Plymouth andmaking mahogany cases for them. An order cameat last from the…
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