Samuel William Hildebrandt

Samuel William Hildebrandt (b 1792, Buttstädt/Saxony - d 11? Feb 1863, Baltimore, MD)

"Kunst- und Horndreher" (ornamental turner in wood, bone), qualified in Germany as master.

1837 emigrated to Baltimore

1845 listed as musical instrument maker

c1850 as "Hildebrand & Son" in partnership with his son Charles Hermann (b 1828, Buttstädt - d 17 May 1893, Baltimore, MD), by now also dealers