Fleet, Thomas 1685-
Printer; born in
England, Sept. 8, 1685; became a printer in
Bristol, England, but emigrated to
Boston, Mass., in 1712, where he established a printing-office.
He married Elizabeth Goose, June 8, 1715.
In 1719 he conceived the idea of publishing the songs which his mother-in-law had been singing to his infant son. The book was issued under the title of
Songs for the nursery;
Or, mother Goose's Melodies for children. Printed by T. Fleet, at his printing-house, pudding Lane, 1719.
Price, two coppers.
In connection with his printing-office he established the
Weekly rehearsal, which was afterwards changed in title to
Boston evening post.
He continued as proprietor and editor of this paper until his death, July 21, 1758.