David Cleaves

David Cleaves (September 1, 1794 – February 13, 1860) was an American potter in 19th-century Yarmouth, Maine.

[2] They lived at a couple of addresses in Yarmouth, Maine, including today's 30 West Elm Street.

[3] In the early 19th century, Cleaves worked for a pottery business owned by his father-in-law and George Bruce.

[5][6][7] In 1856, they were in business alongside that of fellow potters Joel Brooks and Benjamin Foster, son of Nathaniel.

Clay for Yarmouth's numerous potteries were dug from Brickyard Hollow,[6] prior to it being filled in in the 20th century.