David Cleaves

David Cleaves (September 1, 1794 – February 13, 1860) was an American potter in 19th-century Yarmouth, Maine. Cleaves Brook and Cleaves Street in that town are now named for him.

Life and career Cleaves was born in 1794 in Saco, District of Maine.

He married Lydia, daughter of Ebenezer Corliss, on May 31, 1818. They lived at a couple of addresses in Yarmouth, Maine, including today's 30 West Elm Street.

In the early 19th century, Cleaves worked for a pottery business owned by his father-in-law and George Bruce. when it was passed to Cleaves and his son, Robert. In 1856, they were in business alongside that of fellow potters Joel Brooks and Benjamin Foster, son of Nathaniel.

Death and legacy

Cleaves died in 1860, aged 65.