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Thomas Spencer
Early Life and Artistic Beginnings Thomas Spencer, born in 1700 in East Greenwich, Kent County, Rhode Island, emerged from a lineage deeply rooted in the craft traditions of early America. His father, Thomas Spencer (1717–1753), was a versatile figure – shipwright, yeoman, cordwainer, and even high sheriff – embodying the industrious spirit of colonial life. This practical background, coupled with the artistic inclinations of his grand
father John Spencer, a carpenter, laid the foundation for young Thomas’s future path. While detailed records of his formal training remain elusive, it is clear that he apprenticed within the local joinery community, absorbing the techniques and aesthetic sensibilities prevalent in 18th-century New England. The early years were likely spent mastering the fundamentals of woodworking, learning to shape and refine materials before venturin…
