Asa Waters

Asa Waters II (November 2, 1769 Sutton - December 24, 1841 Millbury) was an American gunsmith, and industrialist.^[1]

He learned gunsmithing from his father. He earned a patent for turning a gun barrel in a lathe^[1][2]

In 1808, with his brother Elijah, he founded an armory, which contracted with the government. In 1825 he founded Millbury Bank. In 1823, he was elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives.^[3]

He married Susan Holman Waters, on May 19, 1802; they had eight children:

• Susan;
• Sarafina;
• Asa Holman;
• Fanny Jane;
• Anna Jane;
• Harriet Newell;
• Adelia;
• Caroline.

He built the Asa Waters Mansion, from 1824 to 1829.^[4]

References

1. ^ ^{a b} Millbury Public Schools - Millbury, MA
2. ^ A Document Concerning Gunmaker Asa Waters
3. ^ Asa Waters Mansion | Millbury, MA
4. ^ BlackstoneRiverValley.com - Your guide to the Blackstone River Valley

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Name	Waters, Asa
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Short description	American politician
Date of birth	November 2, 1769
Place of birth
Date of death	December 24, 1841
Place of death