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Samuel Solliday of Doylestown, Pennsylvania.

Samuel Solliday was born the son of John Solliday (1755-1842) and Elizabeth Hinckel (1764-1841) in 1804. Samuel father’s John and his grandfather Frederick were also clock makers. It is believed that Samuel trained under his Father John and most likely worked with him for a period of time. At the age of twenty-four, Samuel is listed in the Marlborough tax records as a single man. By 1831, Samuel has earned a medical degree and a year later is wed to Deborah Schmidt. Samuel died sometime in 1845. He is buried in Frieden’s Cemetery in Sumneytown.

Clocks From This Maker

A very attractive and colorful tall case clock made by Samuel Solliday of Doylestown, Pennsylvania. This fine example is constructed in solid walnut and has been recently refinished. The color is warm and inviting and compliments the colorful… read more