26, Leith Street, Edinburgh

C.H. Farquharson - Edinburgh - 1867

C.H. Farquharson - Edinburgh - 1876

Charles H. Farquharson - Edinburgh - 1881
Charles Henry Farquharson was born on the 9th April 1810, he was the son of the London jeweller John Russell Farquharson. He was enrolled into the George Watson’s Hospital School at Edinburgh, an institution that steered their pupils into apprenticeships with skilled trades, on the 3rd April 1821. Four years later on the 23rd July 1825, his indentures were booked with the Edinburgh silversmith, George McHattie. He married Janet Romanes at Edinburgh on the 27th April 1832, and established his business in 1838.
He is likely to be the same Charles H. Farquharson who was appointed to the rank of Captain in the 1st (City of Edinburgh) Rifle Volunteers on the 23rd July 1860.
Charles Henry Farquharson died on the 30th October 1882:
DEATH
At Jeassamine Cottage, West Preston Street, on 30th Inst., Charles Henry Farquharson, jeweller, 26, Leith Street, in his 73rd year. All friends please accept this intimation.
Source: The Edinburgh Evening News - 31st October 1882
Charles Farquharson entered his marks with the Edinburgh and Chester assay offices. The Edinburgh registration was on the 24th August 1864 'CHF' contained within a flattened oval punch. The Chester registration occurred on the 24th July 1880 'CHF' contained within an oblong punch with clipped corners. The address entered with the Chester Assay Office recorded as, 26, Low Terrace, Leith Street, Edinburgh.
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