| | GILLHAM | John (Jnr) | Iron Worker | 1832: John Gillham (Jnr), iron founder. Born about 1832 in Bideford-DEV. The 1851 census lists him as 19yrs, living in Silver Street, Barnstaple. See Blacksmiths of Devon Index for parents John & Fanny Gillham. |
| | GLANFIELD | John | Iron Worker,Blacksmith, Bricklayer | 1803:John Glanfield, iron monger, blacksmith, bricklayer,employs 4 men. Born about 1803 in Born Morchard Bishop-DEV. The 1851 census lists him as 48yrs,living at East Side of Green, Crediton, Devon. Wife Mary 31yrs born Colebrook-DEV. Children: Mary A. 4yrs, John 2yrs, Susan 10mths infant. Moses Coles 49yrs (blacksmith). Also listed in Blacksmiths of Devon Index. |
| | GLANFIELD | Joshua | Iron Worker,Blacksmith | 1810:Joshua Glanfield, iron monger, blacksmith, employs 4 men,3 apprentices. Born about 1810 in Bishops Tawton-DEV. The 1851 census lists him as 41yrs, High Street,Clarence Place, Ilfracombe. Wife Fanny 42yrs born Fremington-DEV. Also listed in Blacksmiths of Devon Index. |
| | GOULD | Isaac | Iron Worker | 1784: Isaac Gould, iron monger. See Hampshire Direcrtory of 1784, Ironmonger, Winchester. I have no other information. |
| | GRANT | Daniel | Iron Worker | 1814: Daniel Grant, blacksmith. Born about 1814, Ireland. The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 37yrs, living at 14 Quarry Road with Agnes 35yrs. Children: Elizabeth 9yrs, James 7yrs, John 3yrs. See 1851 census, Lanark Old Monkland, ED 40, pages 1-5. |
| | HALL | Albert | Iron Worker | 1835: Albert Hall, iron moulder. About 1835, Ireland. The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 16yrs living at 31 Quarry Row with his parents William 42yrs (furnace man) & Mary 35yrs. Siblings: Elesha 9yrs, William 2yrs. See 1851 census, Old Monkland, ED 40, pages 6-10 |
| | HALL | John | Iron Worker | 1770: John Hall, ironmonger of Bristol, Gloucestershire, England. He is my great grandfather x5. In 1770 a marriage settlement for his wife Martha Wilson, daughter of Joseph Wilson, brewer of Bristol, was executed. The 1775 Bristol Directory, published by Temple Local History Society has them Living at 146, Reecliffe Street, Bristol. John Hall's son Thomas Wilson Hall was a customs officer in Bristol (probate dated 1844) and he can be found on 1841 census. His grandson Henry Burbidge Hall went to Jamaica and had a large family there. Contact Michele by |
| | HAMMERSELY | William | Iron Worker | 1833: William Hammersley, iron worker. Born about 1833 in Darlington, Durham, England. 1871 William 38yrs, lived in Cockerton, Durham, with his wife Eliza 34yrs. Children: Harriet 13yr; Phoebe 8yrs; Elizabeth 6yrs; Lu Ellen 4yrs; William.G. 2yrs. Contributor does not wish to be contacted. |
| | HANTON | James | Iron Worker | 1832: James Hanton, iron founder. Born about 1832 in Cambusnethan, Lanar. The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 19yrs, living with parents William 65yrs & Barbra 59yrs plus his sister Barbra 23yrs. |
| | HARPER | Henry | Iron Worker | 1837: Henry Harper, iron founder, Born about 1837 in Barnstaple-Dev.The 1851 census lists him as 14yrs,living in Litchdon Street, Barnstaple,Devon. Parents: Robert & Mary(Lime Burners). Also see Blacksmiths of Devon Index for brother John 18yrs. |
| | HARPER | Matthew (Jnr) | Iron Worker | 1793: Matthew Harper (Jnr), iron founder. Born 1793. Died 1827. Parents, Matthew (Snr) & Sarah.M. Leathley. I have no other information. |
| | HARRIS | Francis | Iron Worker | 1820: Francis Harris, iron monger. Born about 1820-1821 in Devon. The 1841 Census for Parish of St Charles the Martyr, lists him as 20yrs,at Sutton Place, Plymouth. Parent, William & Sarah. |
| | HARRIS | Joseph | Iron Worker | 1806: Joseph Harris, Iron Founder. Born circa 1806 at Lt Coggeshall, Essex, England, he married Lucy Turner in 1831 at Pattiswick, Essex. Joseph and Lucy had two children born in Lt Coggeshall 1831 and 1835, then five more at Gt Coggeshall 1837 to 1843. In the 1841 census Joseph and Lucy were living at The Gravel Gt Coggeshall and in 1851 at West Street, Gt Coggeshall. Joseph and Lucy are my gt X 2 grandparents. Contact Derek by. |
| | HARRIS | Joseph | Iron Worker | 1856: Joseph Harris, iron worker and puddler. Born about 1856, Wellington, Shropshire, England. The 1891 UK census lists Joseph as 35, unmarried, living at 15 Chapel Street, Fenton, Stoke upon Trent, Staffordshire. Contributor does not wish to be contacted. |
| | HART | James | Iron Worker | 1775: James Hart, iron monger. Living at 8, Augustine's Back (now called St.Augustine's Parade). Taken from the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by Temple Local History Society. I have no other information. |
| | HARVEY | Winwood | Iron Worker | 1775: Winwood Harvey & Co, iron warehouse. At 95, Key (now called Quay), Bristol. Taken from the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by Temple Local History Society. I have no other information. |
| | HAYTHORNE | Charles | Iron Worker | 1869: Charles Haythorne, iron worker. Born about 1869, Greasborough, Yorkshire, England. Information taken from the baptism register of Greasborugh, Rotherham, South Yorkshire between 1895-1899, shows Charles and wife Alice, at Firth Street, Greasbrog with son William Henry (born 09 February 1895, baptised 17 March 1895). The 1901 UK census lists Charles as 32yrs, Alice 31yrs. Children: Lucy.A. 14yrs; Mary Ann 12yrs; Nellie 10yrs; George.C. 8yrs; Willie 6yrs; Laurence 4yrs; Leonard 2yrs; Florence 2 mths infant. Living at 2 Firth Street, Greasborough. Contributor does not wish to be contacted. |
| | HELSON | William | Iron Worker | 1880: William Helson (or Holder), blacksmith & iron moulder. Son of John Holder (labourer) of Misened. Apprenticed to James Froth? Of Langely, Warwick 17 April 1880. IS listed in Blacksmiths of Warickshire. Taken from "Indenture of Apprenticeship Warwick 1800's Warwickshire" I have no other information. |
| | HEPBURN | John | Iron Worker | 1834: John Hepburn, iron worker. Born about 1824 in Shotts, Lanark. The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 17yrs. Parents: John 44yrs(ag.labourer) & Eliza 44yrs. Siblings: Thomas 15yrs, Daniel 13yrs, Marion 9yrs, Margaret 5yrs, James 1yr infant. Grandmother: Marion Smith 74yrs, pauper. |
| | HILL | Henry | Iron Worker | 1808: Henry Hill, ironmonger. Lived circa 1808-1830. Son of Moses Hill. Henry with his brothers Joseph (1797 – 1844.) and & William (1800-1853 Adelaide, S.A.) were all in partnership following the death of their cousin Timothy Hill (Jnr). The business continued to operate as an Ironmonger with a blacksmith shop. On Moses death in 1823 his widow Mercy "controlled" the business with her adult son William becoming the eventual successor to T & M Hill. William also worked as a blacksmith & brazier, while Henry worked in the shop prior to his death in 1830. Joseph does not appear to have been involved in the business other than in name. The HILL family were Iron Workers, whitesmiths, & see Blacksmiths of Surrey; the history is very complicated, for further information contact Sue by |
| | HILL | Joseph | Iron Worker | 1797: Joseph Hill, ironmonger. Lived circa 1797 – 1844. Son of Moses Hill. With his brothers William (1800-1853 Adelaide, S.A.) & Henry (1808-1830) were all in partnership following the death of their cousin Timothy Hill (Jnr). The business continued to operate as an Ironmonger with a blacksmith shop. On Moses death in 1823 his widow Mercy "controlled" the business with her adult son William becoming the eventual successor to T & M Hill. William also worked as a blacksmith & brazier, while Henry worked in the shop prior to his death in 1830. Joseph does not appear to have been involved in the business other than in name. The HILL family were Iron Workers, whitesmiths, & see Blacksmiths of Surrey; the history is very complicated, for further information contact Sue by |
| | HILL | Moses | Iron Worker | 1749: Moses Hill, ironmonger. Lived circa 1749-1823. Moese operated the Ironmongery at 1 Westminster Bridge Road [aka] 1 Surrey foot of Westminster Bridge Road, Lambeth until the death of Timothy (Jnr) at the age of 40 in 1818. In his will he left the business and most of his considerable estate to his uncle Moses and his three cousins. [Transcripts of the Will’s of both Timothy’s and Moses along with the will of his wife Mercy Hill, can be found on the Surrey Will’s website www dor Rootsweb dot ancestry dot com. The HILL family were Iron Workers, whitesmiths, & see Blacksmiths of Surrey; the history is very complicated, for further information contact Sue by |
| | HILL | Timothy | Iron Worker | 1773: Timothy Hill , blacksmith, brazier, furnishing ironmonger. Lived circa 1773-1792. Timothy jnr. Lived with uncle Moses Hill 1818 to 1823 (see entry for Moses history). Business operated under HILL until bankruptcy in 1839. See Interesting Stories LINK on the Home Page for photo of business circa 1860 and original brass printing plate for business card which is in my possession [circa 1820] . The HILL family is listed in Whitesmiths, Brownsmiths, Iron Workers Indexes plus the Blacksmiths of Surrey; the history is very complicated, for further information contact Sue by |
| | HILL | Timothy (Snr) | Iron Worker | 1741: Timothy Hill (Snr), ironmonger Lived circa 1742 Worcester – 1792 Lambeth, Sry.), 1771 marriage St Clement Danes, Middlesex of Newland Glouc. parish record & "of Redbrook, Glouc. Iron Manufactory”"[Berrows Worcester Journal 1771]. Lambeth – Marsh & Wall Rates 1773-1788 – recorded as Ironmonger, Surrey foot of Westminster Bridge. In 1773 the rent was £40 p.a. and the quarterly assessment 10/- plus £10.2.6 for the workshop. In 1788 the rent was £48 p.a. and the assessment £1.16.0 per quarter. Timothy died in 1792 and is buried at St Mary, Lambeth. His widow Sarah, briefly operated the business until her death in 1794. The HILL family were Iron Workers, whitesmiths, & see Blacksmiths of Surrey; the history is very complicated, for further information contact Sue by |
| | HILL | William | Iron Worker | 1800: WIlliam Hill, ironmonger. Lived circa 1800-1853 Adelaide, S.A. Son of Moses Hill. William with his brothers Joseph (1797 – 1844.) and & Henry (1808-1830) were all in partnership following the death of their cousin Timothy Hill (Jnr). The business continued to operate as an Ironmonger with a blacksmith shop. On Moses death in 1823 his widow Mercy "controlled" the business with her adult son William becoming the eventual successor to T & M Hill. William also worked as a blacksmith & brazier, while Henry worked in the shop prior to his death in 1830. Joseph does not appear to have been involved in the business other than in name. The HILL family were Iron Workers, whitesmiths, & see Blacksmiths of Surrey; the history is very complicated, for further information contact Sue by |
| | HISLOP | John | Iron Worker | 1830: John Hislop, iron worker. Born about 1830 in Dumfriesh Sanquhar. The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 21yrs. See Iron Workers Index for parents Thomas & Anna plus family members. Living in Stane, Cambusnethan, Lanark. |
| | HISLOP | Thomas (Jnr) | Iron Worker | 1834: Thomas Hislop(Jnr), iron worker. Born about 1834 in Dumfriesh Sanquhar. The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 17yrs. See Iron Workers Index for parents Thomas & Anna plus family members. Living in Stane, Cambusnethan, Lanark. |
| | HISLOP | Thomas (Snr) | Iron Worker | 1798: Thomas Hislop (Snr), iron worker overseer. Born about 1798 in Dumfriesh Sanquhar. The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 53yrs, wife Anna 52yrs. Sons: John 21yrs (iron founder), James 19yrs, Jane 19yrs, Thomas 17yrs (iron founder), Maragret 15yrs, Samuel 12yrs. Living in Stane, Cambusnetha, Lanark. |
| | HOLDER (HELSON) | William | Iron Worker | 1880: William Holder (or Helson as seen on the 1881 census), iron moulder. Son of John ?Holder (labourer) of Misened. Apprenticed to James Troth of Langely, Warwick 17 April 1880. Taken from "Indenture of Apprenticeship Warwick 1800's Warwickshire" I have no other information. |
| | HOMYARD | John | Iron Worker | 1775: John Homyard, iron warehouse. Living at 16, Thomas Street, Temple, Bristol. Taken from the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by Temple Local History Society. I have no other information. |
| | HOOD | John | Iron Worker | 1775: John Hood, iron monger. Living at 5, Prince's Street, Bristol. Taken from the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by Temple Local History Society. I have no other information. |
| | INGLIS | Thomas | Iron Worker | 1830: Thomas Inglis, iron founder. Born about 1830 in Cambusnethan,Lanark. The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 21yrs, wife Isabella 21yrs. Daughter Agnes 6mths infant. |
| | IREDALE | Lancelot | Iron Worker,Blacksmith | 1789: Lancelot Iredale, born 21st Apr 1789, at Jesmond Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland, England. Baptised 17th May 1789 at St Mary's, Gateshead, Durham, England. Died 16th June 1848 at his home, Auburn Cottage, Bourke St, Surry Hills, Sydney, NSW. Also listed in the Blacksmiths of Australia Index & the Fingersmiths Index. For more of the story see the LINK on the Home Page "Interesting Stories" or contact Michelle by . |
| | JACK ? | James | Iron Worker | 1820:James Jack, iron monger. Born about 1820-1821, Lanark. The 1841 Scottish census lists him as 20yrs, living at Castlegate(?Lanark). Marion 20yrs. Both born in the county. See 1841 census. |
| | JOLLIFFE | David | Iron Worker | 1860: David Jolliffe, iron & brass monger. Born 1860-1861. The 1861 census lists him as 20(or?26)yrs, living at ---Cottage, Fellows Road, West Cowes. See Blacksmiths of Isle of Wight for parents and siblings. |
| | JONES | John | Iron Worker | 1775: John Jones, iron founder. Living at 40, Philips Plain (now called Broad Plain), Bristol. Taken from the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by Temple Local History Society. I have no other information. |
| | JULER | Matthew (Snr) | Iron Worker | 1756: Matthew (Snr) Juler, iron worker. Born 1756 North Walsham Norfolk. Died: 1837. He went to Cambridge(Kent) in 1780's. Married (1) 1789 to Sarah Margaret Leathley died 1809. (2) ?. Parents: John & Sarah (nee Barcham). Contact John by |
| | JULER | William | Iron Worker,Watchmaker | 1797: William Juler, iron monger & watchmaker. Born about 1797 in Rudham-Nfk . The 1851 census lists him as 54yrs, at Front Street, Docking, Burnham Westgate Docking, Norfolk. Wife: Alice 52yrs born Thorpe-Nfk . Daughter Eliza 12yrs. Sons: Alfred 10yrs, Miles 28yrs (see Watchmakers Index ) & Benjamin 18yrs (Blacksmiths of Norfolk Index). |
| | JULER | William | Iron Worker, Blacksmith | 1784: William Juler., iron worker,blacksmith. Fareham, Hampshire. See Blacksmiths of Norfolk Index. Contact John by |
| | JULER | William Henry | Iron Worker | 1833: William Henry Juler, ironsmith. Born about 1833 in Churston Ferrers Galmpton. The 1851 census lists him as 18yrs,at Galmpton Horse Shoe Inn, Totnes. See Blacksmithsof Norfolk Index for parents Thomas & Ann. Contact John by |
| | KEMMETT & Co | John | Iron Merchants | 1775: John Kemmett & Co. iron merchants. Living at 4, Prince's Street, Bristol. Taken from the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by Temple Local History Society. I have no other information. |
| | KING | Henry | Iron Worker | 1775: Henry King, iron worker. Living at Augustine's Back (now called St.Augustine's Parade). Taken from the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by Temple Local History Society. I have no other information. |
| | KING | John | Iron Worker | 1823: John King, iron worker (apprentice in cast iron foundry). Born 1823 in Monkwearmouth, Durham, England to John King (born 1783 see Cartwrights index). In 1841 UK census he is an18 year old apprentice in a cast iron foundry. In 1846 he married Amelia Hall. by 1851 he was a grocer. He emigrated to New Zealand about 1860 where he was a grocer at Selwyn Street in Christchurch. He died there in 1895. See Indexes for Durham, Scotland and Cartwrights for other family members. Contact Dianne by. |
| | LAIRD | Robert | Iron Worker | 1828: Robert Laird, iron founder. Born about 1828 in Cambusnetham Lanark. The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 23yrs, living at Stane, Cambusnethan with wife Maria 23yrs. Sons: William 2yrs and John 2mths infant. |
| | LEALE | John | Iron Worker | 1866: John Leale , iron monger, Founder of leale ltd. and also later to become an important Guernsey Politician. Born about 1866, Vale, Guernsey, Channel Islands. The 1891 census lists John as 25yrs, at 10 Bridge Road, St Michael in the Vale, Guernsey, with wife Amelia Susan 27yrs (born Vale) and daughter Miriam 11mths infant. Servant: Ada Louisa renoufh 14yrs. |
| | LEVICK | George | Iron Worker, Clockmaker, Jeweller | 1781: George Levick, listed in indexes for clockmaker, Jeweller and ironmonger. Born 1781, in Market Rasen, Lincoln. See Indexes for Clockmakers and Wheelwrights for his parents John (born circa 1735) and Sarah Levick plus siblings. Contact Liz by |
| | LONDON | Archibald | Iron Worker | 1820: Archibald London, iron founder. Born about 1820 in Shotts, Lanark. The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 31yrs; wife Elisa 26yrs. Children: Marion 6yrs, Thomas 4yrs, Elisa 2yrs. |
| | MacDERMIT | Martin | Iron Worker | 1831: Martin MacDermit, iron miner. Born about 1831 in Ireland. The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 20yrs, living at Leather-burn, Cambusnethan,Lanark. Mother: Berry Coulborran 48yrs, widow, born Ireland. Siblings: George Mac Dermot 13yrs (iron miner), Michael MacDermot 15yrs (iron miner). Lodger:Patrick Ward 20yrs (iron miner). |
| | MARE | Thomas, John & William | IrIron Worker,Blacksmiths | 1819: Thomas, John & William Mare. Autograph letter from Messrs Thomas, John and William Mare, Plymouth Foundry, to the Plymouth and Dartmoor Railway Company, with tender for and drawings of cast iron rail. Also listed in Blacksmiths of Devon Index. For further information contact Garry. |
| | MARSHALL | Philip | Iron Worker | 1812: Philip Marshall, iron miner. Born about 1812 in Devon. The 1841 census lists him as 29yrs, living at Treville Street,Plymouth Parish of St Charles the Martyr. Wife Susan 28yrs born DEV. |
| | MARTIN | Hugh | Iron Worker | 1812: Hugh Martin, iron worker apprentice with Malleable Ion Makers & Co. Born about 1812 in Old Monkland, Lanark. The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 39yrs, living in Merrystone House, Coarbridge, Lanark with wife Margaret 44yrs born Old Monkland. Children: John 15yrs, Hugh 10yrs, William 6yrs,James 4yrs(twin to Andrew) & Andrew 4yrs(twin to James). |
| | MAY | Richard | Iron Worker | 1824: Richard May, iron monger. Born about 1824 in Devon. The 1841 census lists him as 17yrs, living at Erbington Street, Plymouth Parish of St Charles the Martyr. Parents, Richard & Elizabeth May. |
| | McDONALD | John | Iron Worker | 1819:John McDonald, iron monger. Born about 1819 in Perthshire, Perth. The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 32yrs, at 21 Stonecraigs Row, Cambusnethan, Lanark, Scotland. Lodges with Robert Coats (Iron Moulder) & family. See census 1851. |
| | McEWAN | James | Iron Worker | 1820: James McEwan, iron moulder. Born 1820-1821, New Monkland, Lanarkshire,Scotland. The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 30yrs living at 33 Quarry with wife Margaret 28yrs. Children: Margaret McEwan 4yrs, John McEwan 16mths infant and adopted son John Johnson 3 weeks old infant. See 1851 census, Old Monkland, ED 40, pages 6-10. In 1871 James is 60yrs old, Margaret 48yrs. Children: Maragret 22yrs; Agnes 17yrs; Jane 14yrs; Elizabeth 11yrs. |
| | McMATH | James | Iron Worker | 1837: James McMath, pig iron moulder. Born about 1837, Ireland. The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 14yrs, living at 15 Quarry Row with parents James McMath 33yrs & Elizabeth 32yrs. Siblings: Elizabeth 10yrs, Susanah 2yrs. Uncle: Joseph McMath 36yrs (married). Lodgers: Edward Guthrie 20yrs and his mother Martha Guthrie 64yrs,widow. Visitors: Jane Guthrie 29yrs (married) and Thomas Guthrie 9mths infant. 1851 census, Lanark Old Monkland, ED 40, pages 1-5. |
| | MERRETT | Richard | Iron Worker,Whitesmith | 1784: Richard Merrett of Rumsey (Romsey), Hampshire. Iron worker & whitesmith. I have no other information. |
| | MILLAR | William | Iron Worker | 1835: William Miller, iron founder. Born about 1835 in Renfrewshire Greenock. The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 16yrs. Mother: Janet Millar 42yrs,widow, grocer. Siblings: Thomas 14yrs, Janet 11yrs, Elisa 9yrs, Andrew 6yrs. |
| | MILLBOURN | Samuel | Iron Worker | 1831: Samuel Millbourn, iron worker. Born about 1831 in Plymouth. The 1851 census lists him as 20yrs, at St.Andrews Street, Plymouth. Parents William & Mary (see Blacksmiths of Devon Index). |
| | MILLBOURN | Thomas | Iron Worker | 1825: Thomas Millbourn, iron founder journeyman. Born about 1825 in Thornage-NFK. The 1851 census lists him as 26yrs, living at Erpingham,Norfolk. Mother Ann 55yrs widow supported by sons (see Blacksmiths of Norfolk Index for others). |
| | MOLESWORTH | Alfred | Iron Worker | 1848: Alfred Molesworth, iron moulder. Born about 1848, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England. The 1871 UK census lists Alfred as 23yrs, boarding with iron workers David.Hollioack Cox and his family at 3 Scotts Road, Birmingham. |
| | MOOREHOUSE | Thomas | Iron Worker | 1830: Thomas Moorhouse, iron worker, puddler. Born about 1830, Old Hill, Stafford , England. The 1891 UK census lists Thomas as 61yrs, single, living at 15 Chapel Street, Fenton, Stoke upon Trent, Staffordshire. Contributor does not wish to be contacted. |
| | MORTON | James | Iron Merchant | 1822: James Morton, iron merchant. Born about 1822 in Shotts, Lanark. The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 29yrs, married (wife not listed?). Living at 41 Calderside Stane, Lanark. Others listed are his parents James 77yrs & Catharine 53yrs. Sisters: Marion 31yrs & Catharine 23yrs. Brothers: John Morton 25yrs; Archibald 15yrs, William 13yrs, Janet 11yrs, Alexander ?8yrs, Robert 8yrs. Old nurse:Margaret Crawford 77yrs,widow. House servants: Marion Crawford 46yrs,widow & Marion Nelson 23yrs. |
| | MUIR | William | Iron Worker | 1831: William Muir, iron founder. Born about 1831 in Douglas, Lanark. The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 20yrs, living with parents David Muir 51yrs (ploughman) & Rosina 49yrs. Siblings: Catharine 13trs, Elisa 7yrs. Cousin Rosina Boath 8yrs. |
| | NAPIER | James | Iron Worker | 1828: James Napier, iron founder. Born about 1828 in Renfrewshire Eaglesham. The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 23yrs. Parents: James 49yrs(labourer) & Jane 44yrs. Siblings: William 19yrs, Isabella 15yrs, John 14yrs, Thomas 12yrs, Janes 9yrs, George 7yrs. |
| | NETHERTON | John | Iron Worker | 1853: John Netherton, ironmonger. Born about 1853 in Plymouth, Devon. The 1871 UK census lists him as 18yrs, lodging with and apprentice to ironmonger Richard Rouse and his wife Emma at 2, Gasking Street, Plymouth. The 1881 census lists him as 28yrs, an ironmonger, at 10 Old Town Street, Plymouth with wife Elizabeth 26yrs (born Plymouth). |
| | NOCK | Tho. | Iron Worker | 1775: Tho. Nock, iron monger. Living at 39 Redcliffe Street, Bristol. Taken from the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by Temple Local History Society. I have no other information. |
| | OGBORN | Nathaniel | Iron Worker | 1775: Nathaniel Ogborn, iron monger. At 12 West Street (top of Old Market). Taken from the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by Temple Local History Society. I have no other information. |
| | OSWALD | James | Iron Worker | 1797: James Oswald, iron founder. Born about 1797 in Stirlingshire, Larbert, Scotland. The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 54yrs, wife Cecelia 49yrs. Children: Agnes 23yrs, John 19yrs, Margaret 15yrs, Cecelia 14yrs, Mary 8yrs. |
| | PAMBUDGE | Michael | Iron Worker | 1836: Michael Pambudge, iron founder. Born about 1836, Glasgow, Scotland. The 1851 census for Scotland lists Michael as 15yrs, living at 4 Sunnyside Square, with parents William (iron founder) & Mary. Siblings: Elizabeth 18yrs, William 8yrs, John 6yrs, Jane 1yr infant. Old Monkland, ED 39, pages 1-5. |
| | PAMBUDGE | William | Iron Worker | 1807: William Pambudge, iron founder. Born about 1807, Ayrshire Ay, Scotland. The 1851 census for Scotland lists William as 44yrs, living at 4 Sunnyside Square with wife Mary 37yrs (born Glasgow). Children: Elizabeth 18yrs, Michael 15yrs, William 8yrs, John 6yrs, Jane 1yr infant. Old Monkland, ED 39, pages 1-5. |
| | PARKE | John | Iron Worker | 1822: John Parke, Iron worker. Born about 1822, Norwich, Norfolk, England. The 1881 UK census lists John as 59yrs, living at Yaxham Road, East Dereham, Mitford, Norfolk with wife Maryann. D. 59yrs (born Norwich). Son: Francis Parke 39yrs, general labourer. Contact Diana by. |
| | PEACOCK | James | Iron Worker | 1828: James Peacock, iron founder. Born about 1828, Ayrshire, Scotland. The 1851 Scottish Census lists him as 23yrs, living at No: 4, Holland Bush, Cambusnethan. See the Iron Workers Index for parents John 55yrs & Margaret 52yrs plus siblings. Also see the Farriers Index for his brother William 25yrs. |
| | PEACOCK | John (Jnr) | Iron Worker | 1824: John Peacock (Jnr), iron founder. Born about 1824, Dunlop, Ayrshire, Scotland The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 27yrs, living at No: 4, Holland Bush with parents John 55yrs & Margaret 52yrs plus siblings. Also see the Farriers Index for his brother William 25yrs. |
| | PEACOCK | John (Snr) | Iron Worker | 1796: John Peacock, iron grinder. Born about 1796, Dunlop, Ayrshire, Scotland. The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 55yrs, living at No: 4, Holland Bush with wife Margaret 52yrs. Children: Margaret 31yrs, John 27yrs (iron founder), William 25yrs (farriers index), James 23yrs(iron founder), Janet 20yrs, Andrew 15yrs(farm worker). |
| | PEARCE | Samuel | Iron Worker | 1827: Samuel Pearce, iron founder journeyman. Born about 1824, Norwich, Norfolk, England. The 1851 UK census lists Samuel as 24yrs, living at Church Street Oakleys Coffee House, Mitford (Lodger). |
| | PEARSON | William.A. | Iron Worker | 1913: William.A. Pearson, ironmonger, shoeing and general smith in Denmead, Hampshire, England. I have a calendar dated 1913 with his details on. Listed in Iron Mongers Index & Blacksmiths Hampshire. Contact Steve by |
| | PETTIGREW | Gavin | Iron Worker | 1827: Gavin Pettigrew, iron founder journeyman. Born about 1827, Camusnethan, Lanark. The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 24yrs and his mother Jane Pettigrew 64yrs, widow. |
| | PETTIGREW | William | Iron Worker | 1815: William Pettigrew, iron founder. Born about 1815, Shotts, Lanark, Scotland . The 1851 Scottish census lists William as 36yrs; wife Margaret 31yrs. Children: Peter 8yrs, Jane 6yrs, William 4yrs, Mary 2yrs. |
| | PIMM | James | Iron Worker | 1775: James Pimm, grinder's shop at No: 11 St.James' Back(now Silver Street) Bristol. Taken from the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by Temple Local History Society. I have no other information. |
| | PITT | Robert | Iron Worker | 1818: Robert Pitt, iron founder engineer. Born 1818 in London, England to George Pitt & Sarah Woodward. In 1834 he joined George Stothert's company as an apprentice. In the 1841 census he is an engineer. In 1844 he & George Rayno were appointed as co-partners with Henry Stothert to the engineering works now known as Stothert, Rayno & Pitt. In the 1851 census he is an engineer and iron founder in a firm of 3 employing 70 men. On the retirement of George Rayno in 1855, the firm became known as Stothert and Pitt. In the 1861 census he was an engineer and iron founder employing about 100 men & boys. He died on 18 March 1886 in Bath. Stothert and Pitt became known as "the cranemakers to the world". Contact Dianne by. |
| | PLIMSOLL | Jane | Iron Worker | 1815: Jane Plimsoll, iron monger, employs two assistants , one man and one servant. Born about 1815, Exmouth, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Jane as 36yrs, living in Plymouth, Parish: St Charles the Martyr. Husband John (iron monger) visiting in Woodlane Hawkes, Newt. Children listed: Mary Ann 9yrs; Elizabeth 7yrs; Jane 6yrs; John 3yrs; William 1yr infant. Servant: Frances Grigg 13yrs. In 1871 Jane is 56yrs,widow, living at 49 The Strand, Littleham, Exmouth. Children: Jane.C. 26yrs, unmarried (assistant to mother). Henry.C. 18yrs, unmarried (assistant to mother). Servant (general duties) Maria Smith 20yrs,unmarried. |
| | PLIMSOLL | John | Iron Worker | 1813: John Plimsoll,iron monger. Born about 1813, Exmouth, Devon, England. Married Jane Collings March quarter 1848 at Exeter. The 1851 UK census lists John as 38yrs, married but not at home with Jane and children. He is visiting at someone at Woodlane Hawkes, Newton (doesn’t say who). John died 7th December 1867 at Exmouth. His Will/Probate proved at Exeter by the oath of Jane Plimsoll, widow the relict the executricx. See Ancestry.co.uk National Probate. See separate entry for wife Jane who carried on the business. |
| | PREER | Gabriel | Iron Worker | 1782: Gabriel Preer, iron monger of Devon. Born about 1782, Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists Gabriel as 59yrs, living at Charles Place, Charles the Martyr, Devon. Others listed Elizabeth Preer 30yrs; Prothese Preer 27yrs; Benjamin Preer 25yrs; Gabriel Preer 23yrs; Thomas Preer 18yrs; Ellen Preer 14ys; Rosa Preer 12yrs. Servants: Ann Maddock 21yrs and Jane Light 14yrs. |
| | PRICE | John | Iron Worker | 1775: John Price, iron monger at No: 21, Thomas Street, Temple, Bristol. Taken from the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by Temple Local History Society. I have no other information. |
| | PRINN | William | Iron Worker | 1826: William Prinn, apprentice iron monger. Born about 1826 Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists William as 5yrs, living at Bilbury Street,Plymouth Parish of St Charles the Martyr. Born Devon. Parents, Robert & Frances. |
| | PRITCHARD | William | Iron Worker | 1775: William Pritchard, iron warehouse worker at No: 5, Key (now Quay) Street, Bristol. Taken from the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by Temple Local History Society. I have no other information. |
| | PROTHERO | John | Iron Worker | 1872: John Prothero, iron moulder. His Marriage Certificate dated 1872 has him of Iron Lane, Merthyr, Wales. Occupation Iron Moulder. Occupation changed by 1881. See 1775 Bristol Directory. Contact Rosemary by |
| | QUICK | George | Iron Worker | 1849: George Quick, iron moulder, Born 1849 in Nottingham Mercer New Jersey USA while his family was there for a few short months. By 1871 George was married to Isabella nee Wareing and living at 47 Holsten St Preston, Lancashire, England. See Iron Workers Index for his parents Joseph and Margaret (nee Hodson) and other family members. Contact Karen by |
| | QUICK | James | Iron Worker | 1848: James Quick, core maker iron foundry. Born 1848 in Preston, Lancashire, England. James started off working in a cotton factory, but by 1881 was a core maker in an iron foundry. He and his wife Alice (nee Flinter) were living at 35 Haydock St Preston with their son James in 1891. See Iron Workers Index for his brother Joseph Quick (born 1845). Contact Karen by |
| | QUICK | Joseph | Iron Worker | 1845: Joseph Quick,iron moulder. Born 1845 Preston was the son of Joseph and Margaret (nee Hodson). He lived in various addresses in Preston and as an iron moulder. Joseph and his wife Isabella (nee Levett) had 12 children, three of whom died in infancy or early childhood, and a fourth who died in his twenties. Contact Karen by |
| | RAE | James | Iron Worker | 1814: James Rae, iron dresser. Born about 1814, Stirlingshire, Larbert, Scotland. The 1851 Scottish census lists James as 37yrs; wife Margaret 36yrs. Children: Hellen 13yrs, Michael 11yrs, James 9yrs, Catharine 5yrs, John 3yrs. |
| | REDHALL | Robert | Iron Worker | 1829: Robert Redhall, iron founder. Born about 1829 in Cambusnethan, Lanark, Scotland. The 1851 Scottish census lists Robert as 22yrs, living at Burnbrae with his uncle William Elder Redhall & family. |
| | REED | James | Iron Worker | 1865: James Reed, iron moulder. Married Ann Lewis nee Western in Exeter, September quarter 1865. Ann was born in Exeter December quarter 1838 (see FreeBMDs.org.uk) . Daughter: Louisa Mary Reed, born 22nd February 1869 at Tudor Street, Exeter. No other information given, anonymous contributor. |
| | REID | Archibald | Iron Worker | 1842: Archibald Reid, iron founder. Born about 1842, Cambusnethan, Lanark, Scotland . The 1851 census lists him as a child 9yrs old living in Stane, Camusnethan with his mother Elizabeth Reid 25yrs (married but husband not listed here). Siblings: Christina 8yrs, Catharine 5yrs, Agnes 3yrs, George 1mth infant. Also listed is uncle James Scott 20yrs,labourer. |
| | RENDALL | John | Iron Worker | 1796: John Rendall, iron monger. Born about 1796, Devon. The 1841 UK census lists John as 45yrs (?widower), living at Old Town Street, Plymouth Parish of St Charles the Marty, with 3 children: Frances 6, Mary 5, John 3yrs. House servant: Hannah Baker 18yrs. Lodger?: Robert Lethbridge 20yrs farmer. |
| | REYNOLDS, GETLEY & CO. | Unknown | Iron Merchants | 1775: Reynolds,Getley & Co, iron merchants at No:7, Small Street, Bristol. Taken from the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by Temple Local History Society. I have no other information. |
| | ROBB | James | Iron Worker | 1822: James Robb, iron founder. Born about 1822, Cambusnethan,Lanark Scotland. The 1851 Scottish census lists James as 29yrs, a widower, living in Stane, Cambusnethan, Lanark. |
| | ROBB | Robert | Iron Worker | 1830: Robert Robb, iron founder. Born about 1830, Cambusnethan,Lanark, Scotland. The 1851 Scottish census lists Robert as 21yrs, living in Stane, Cambusnethan. Mother: Marion 57yrs, widow. Siblings: Barbra 19yrs, George 15yrs (driver in coal mine). Nephew orphan: George Clerkson 6yrs. |
| | ROBSON | John (Jnr) | Iron Worker | 1813: John Robson, iron turner. Born Cambusnethan,Lanark. The 1851 Scottish census lists John as 38yrs; wife Janet 30yrs. Children: William 3yrs, John 1yr infant. Visitor: Agnes Bailley 34yrs, dressmaker. |
| | RODDEN | William | Iron Worker | 1868: William Rodden, iron worker. Born about 1868, Arker Budge, Staffordshire, England. Information taken from the baptisms of Greasbrough, Rotherham, South Yorkshire between 1895-1899, shows William and wife Mary Elizabeth, lived at Greenside, with their son John Charles (born 1 February 1896, baptised 08 March 1896). The 1901 UK census lists William as 33yrs, Mary Eliz. 28yrs. Children: Ida. M. 7yrs; John Charles 5yrs; William 2yrs; Doris 2mths infant. Contributor does not wish to be contacted. |
| | ROLF | George | Iron Worker | 1792: George Rolf, master iron monger & auctioneer, employing 2 men & 2 boys. Born about 1792, Westbury, Wiltshire, England. The 1851 UK census lists George as 59yrs, a widower, living at 43 Silver Street, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire. Daughter: Maria Louisa Rolf 25yrs (assistant iron monger, unmarried). Son: Roland.H.C. Rolf 17yrs (iron monger, unmarried). General Servant: Ann Mundy 28yrs. George is listed in the 1848 Directory of Bradford on Avon. |
| | ROLF | Maria Louisa | Iron Workers | 1826: Maria Louisa Rolf, iron workers assistant. Born about 1826, Bradford, Wiltshire,England. The 1851 census lists her as 25yrs, living at 43 Silver Street, Bradford, Wiltshire with father George (iron worker) and brother Roland 17yrs (iron worker). |
| | ROLF | Roland.H.C. | Iron Worker | 1834: Roland. H. C. Rolf, iron monger. Born about 1834, Bradford, Wiltshire, England. The 1851 census lists Roland as 17yrs, living at 43 Silver Street, Bradford, Wiltshire with his father George (iron worker) and sister Maria Louisa Rolf 25yrs(iron worker). |
| | ROWSE / ROUSE | Richard | Iron Worker,Whitesmith | 1827 Richard Rowse, whitesmith (tin plate worker) & iron monger,. Born about 1827 in Brixham,Devon. The 1851 UK census lists Richard as 24yrs, lodging at 16 Green Street, Plymouth, with John & Mary Ann Creber. In 1861 he is 34yrs, ironmongers assistant, at 2, Gasking Street, Plymouth with wife Emma 31yrs (born Plymouth). 1871: Richard is 44yrs, at 36 Old Town Street, Plymouth and Emma is 41yrs. Still no children listed. Lodger John Netherton, 18yrs, apprentice ironmonger. In 1881: Richard is retired, 54yrs, at 3 Seaview Terrace, Plymouth with Emma 51yrs and niece Emma Netherton 16yrs. Plus general house servant Minnie Ball 20yrs. Richard is listed in both the Whitesmiths & Iron Workers Indexes. |
| | RUSSELL | Archibald | Iron Worker | 1817: Archibald Russell, iron founder. Born about 1817, Shotts, Lanar, Scotland. The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 34yrs, living in Stanes, Cambusnethan with wife Margaret 27yrs. Children: Gavin 8yrs, Margaret 8yrs, Archibald 2yrs, James 1yr infant. |
| | SANDERSON | Richard | Iron Worker | 1836: Richard Sanderson, iron worker. Born about 1836 in Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England. The 1871 UK census lists Richard Sanderson as 35yrs. See the Cartwrights Index for his son John Sanderson (born 1870) coachsmith). Contact Fiona by |
| | SCAMAN | Mary | Iron Worker,Wheelwright | 1807: Mary Scaman, iron worker, wheelwright. Born Mary West, daughter of Joseph and Lucy West (nee Betts)and baptised in Beelsby, Lincolnshire,UK on 15th February 1807. Still in Beelsby, she married on 14th May 1833, Joseph Scaman, also of Beelsby. In the 1851 Census she is listed in Beelsby as a Wheelwright's widow employing 3 men. By 1861, still in Beelsby she is listed as a Wheelwright and Ironfounder (some lady!). By 1871 she is an Annuitant, living in Fotherby, Lincs., with her daughter Sarah and her husband Joseph Bratley, Wheelwright. In 1881 she had moved to Covenham St.Bartholomew, Lincs, to live with another daughter , Lucy, married to Edmund Hewson, Wheelwright. Mary is also listed in the Wheelwrights Index. Contact John by. |
| | SHERYER | Richard | Iron Worker (Master) | 1820: Richard Sheryer, iron worker. Born about 1820-1821, in Cobham, Surry, England. The 1841 UK census lists him as 20yrs, living at Church Street, Cobham with mother Mary 60yrs + family Daniel Sheryer 35yrs (farrier); Sarah Sheryer 30yrs (milliner); Seth Sheryer 25yrs (farrier); Ann Sheryer 20yrs; The 1851 census lists Richard as 30yrs; ironworker (master, employs 1 man); living in Kensington Surrey with wife Mary 33yrs. Children: Richard 3yrs; Daniel ?1yr infant. Nephew: Seth Sheryer 15yrs (errand boy). Servants: Mary Hyatt 12yrs housemaid and Ann Combs 22yrs housemaid. Contact Josephine by |
| | SKELTON | Henry | Iron Worker | 1844: Henry Skelton, Iron Worker of Staffordshire, England. Information obtained from sons marriage certificate. At time of sons wedding in 1887 at The Parish Church Fenton, Staffordshire, Henry is down as (deceased) - occupation Iron Worker. Contact Joan by. |
| | SKELTON | Henry William | Iron Worker | 1866: William Henry Skelton, Iron Worker of Staffordshire, England. William was born in 1866c in Tipton, Staffordshire. Also lived in Fenton, Staffordshire. Married Julia Wilshaw. Information obtained from marriage certificate. Married in The Parish Church, Fenton, Staffordshire in 1887. Contact Joan by. |
| | SMITH | James | Iron Worker & Blacksmith | 1844: James Smith, Blacksmith & Ironmonger of Wiltshire, England. Information obtained from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published in June 1844. Address given Wooton Bassett, Wiltshire. Also listed in the Blacksmiths of Wiltshire Index. I have no other information. |
| | SMITH | John | Iron Worker | 1775: John Smith, iron monger. Living at 10,Old Market, Bristol. Taken from the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by Temple Local History Society. I have no other information. |
| | SMITH | Robert | Blacksmith | 1820: Robert Smith, iron moulder. Born 1820-1821 in Kelso Scotland. Robert worked in Manchester and then settled and worked as an iron moulder in Northowram West Yorkshire. Contact Susan by |
| | SOPER | Giles | Iron Worker | 1797: Giles Soper, blacksmith, ironmonger, gunmaker, whitesmith. Born 1797 Died 1871 Worked in Aldermaston, Berkshire, Basingstoke and Ashford hill Hampshire. In Mill records as having made nails etc for Aldermaston Mill. In 1851 and 1861 census, In Pigot's Directory 1852 ect. Contact Nigel by |
| | SOUTH | John | Iron Worker | 1810: John South, iron monger. Born about 1810 in Kent. The 1841 UK census lists him as 31yrs, at High Street, Blue Town with wife Mary 41yrs. Children: Jemmima 15yrs; Caleb 12yrs; Jane 8yrs. |
| | SPENCE | Andrew | Iron Founder | 1837: Andrew Spence, iron founder. Born about 1837, Barony,Scotland . The 1851 Scottish census lists Andrew as 14yrs, living at Southend with parents Andrew 47yrs,widower (Rail Collector)& siblings John 16yrs, David 22yrs, Marion 11yrs, George 9yrs, James 5yrs Servant: Jane Kerr 21yrs housekeeper.1851 census, Old Monkland, ED 39, pages 11-15. |
| | STEVENS | John | Iron Founder | 1832: John Stevens, iron founder. Born about 1832, Bideford, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists John as 19yrs, living at Silver Street, Barnstaple, Devon. See Blacksmiths of Devon for his parents: John & Fanny Stevens. |
| | STEVENS | Thomas | Iron Founder | 1825: Thomas Stevens, iron founder. Born about 1825, Thornage, Norfolk, England. The 1851 UK census lists Thomas as 26yrs, at Erpingham Norfolk with widowed mother Ann 55yrs. See Blacksmiths Index for brothers John 7 Mark. |
| | STEWART | William | Iron Worker | 1828: William Stewart, iron founder. Born about 1828, Cambusnethan, Lanark, Scotland. The 1851 Scottish census lists William as 23yrs, living at Burnbrae. See Blacksmiths of Scotland for father Lockhart Stewart 65yrs & mother Weir 65yrs. Nephews: John Ferguson 13yrs, Henry Ferguson 11yrs. Nieces: Marion Ferguson 8yrs & Janet Shaw 9yrs. Lodger: John Deveen 30yrs. |
| | STONES | James (Jnr) | Iron Worker | 1835: James Stones (Jnr), iron moulder. Born about 1835, Ireland. The 1851 Scottish census lists James as 16yrs, living at 42 Summerlee North Row with parents James 40yrs & Biddie 40yrs. Siblings: John 22yrs (iron moulder), Anne 19yrs. See 1851 census, Old Monkland, ED 38,pages 11-14. |
| | STONES | James (Snr) | Iron Worker | 1810: James Stones, blast furnace labourer. Born about 1810, Ireland. The 1851 Scottish census lists James as 40yrs, living at 42 Summerlee North Row with wife Biddie 40yrs. Children: John 22yrs (iron moulder), Anne 19yrs, James 16yrs (iron moulder). See 1851 census, Old Monkland, ED 38,pages 11-14. |
| | STONES | John | Iron Worker | 1829: John Stones, iron moulder. Born about 1829, Ireland. The 1851 Scottish census lists John as 22yrs, living at 42 Summerlee North Row with parents James 40yrs & Biddie 40yrs. Siblings: James 16yrs (iron moulder), Anne 19yrs. See 1851 census, Old Monkland, ED 38,pages 11-14. |
| | STOTHERT | Henry | Iron Worker | 1755: George Stothert, iron worker. Born ?where in 1755.George came to Bath where he was employed at Harris & Rotton, ironmongers in Horse Street. In 1785 he took over the business and the 1787 Bristol and Bath Directory lists him as "George Stothert, Brazier & Ironmonger, Horse Street". In 1796 he was an agent for the products of the Coalbrookdale iron company. The Stothert foundry was first established in Bath in 1815. He died in London in 1818. Contact Dianne by. |
| | STOTHERT | George | Iron Worker | 1797: Henry Stothert, established brass and iron foundry. Born 1797 in Bath, Somerset, England to George Stothert, ironmonger. He took over the family foundry in 1827, and took Robert Pitt as an apprentice in 1834. From 1844 the company became Stothert, Rayno and Pitt. Then in 1855 as Stothert and Pitt were known as "cranemakers to the world". They were a British engineering company, the builders of a variety of products ranging from dock cranes to construction plant, and household cast iron items. They went out of business in 1989. Contact Dianne by. |
| | STOTHERT | John | Iron Worker | 1792: John Stothert, iron worker. John was born in 1792 in Bath, Somerset, England to George Stothert, ironmonger. In 1841 he was an ironmonger in Bathwick Hill, in 1851 an iron master, in 1861 a mechanical engineer, and in 1871 a retired ironmonger. He died in 1879. Contact Dianne by. |
| | STRATHEARN | James | Cart Iron Dresser | 1809: James Strathearn, cart iron dresser. Born about 1809, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland. The 1851 Scottish census lists James as 42yrs, widower, living at Burnbrae. Children: John 15yrs (iron founder), Agnes 13yrs, Neil 10yrs. Mother: Agnes Lawrie 70yrs, widow, pauper. Visitor: James Callander 38yrs (iron founder). |
| | STRATHEARN | John | Iron Worker | 1836: John Strathearn, iron founder. Born: about 1826, Cambysnethan, Lanark, Scotland. The 1851 Scottish Census lists John as 15yrs, living at Burnbrae with his widower father James (cart iron dresser) and other family members. |
| | SWAYNE(SWAIN) | Walter | Iron Worker | 1747: Walter Swayne (aka Swain),ironmonger. Born 30 July 1747, Bristol, England. Walter was the son of the Revd George Swayne and his wife, Mary. Walter married Mary Ann Dowell (1749 - 1827) on 24 October 1776. Mary was the daughter of John Dowell, hatter, who business was at 35/40 Wine Street next to Walter's ironmongery at 30 Wine Street. Walter and Mary had eleven children. Five of their sons joined the British army or the HEICS and served in India. Walter died on 11 June 1798 and was buried at Limington with many of his family. Walter was apprenticed to John Hall of Bristol and was not only a tradesman, but also a craftsman making the wrought iron communion rail for Christ Church, Bristol. Walter's firm also manufactured in its own foundry and wholesaled and retailed its stock of over 600 items. A copy of its catalogue was found in the library of Benjamin Franklin who probably bought items for his home in Philadelphia. Although Walter died a wealthy man, the business became insolvent soon after his death. Walter and Mary are my 3rd great grandparents. Contact John by |
| | SWIFT | George | Iron Driller | 1847: George Swift, iron driller. Born about 1847, Sheerness, Kent, England. The 1881 UK census lists him as 34yrs, unmarried, living at 54 Hope Street, Sheerness, Kent. Lives with Elizabeth Swift 66yrs old. |
| | TAYLOR | Samuel | Iron Worker | 1848: Samuel Taylor, of the Shambles, Bradford on Avon. Listed in the 1848 Directory of Bradford on Avon under Ironmongers, Braziers, Locksmiths & Bellhangers. I have no other information. |
| | THOMAS | Henry George | Iron Worker | 1830: Henry George Thomas, iron founder. Born 1830, Southampton, Hampshire, England and Christened 09 May 1830. The 1841 UK census lists Henry as 11yrs, living in John Street at John Street, Southampton, Hampshire with his parents blacksmith John Thomas (born 1804) and Mary plus siblings Sarah 7yrs; Kitty 5yrs. His brother William Budden Thomas not listed here. 1851: Henry is 20yrs, living in River Road, Littlehampton, Hampshire still with his parents. Siblings: William Budden Thomas (blacksmith); Kitty 13yrs. Listed also is William Goodyear 18yrs (blacksmith apprentice, born 1833). In 1881 Henry is 49yrs, at Hawke Street Portsea,Hampshire with wife Caroline nee Watson 47yrs. See freebmd.org.uk for marriage September quarter 1879, Southampton. No children. |
| | TOPLISS | James | Ironmonger | 1800: James Topliss, ironw worker. Born about 1800, Ticknall, Derbyshire, England. The 1841 UK census lists James as 41yrs, living at Ticknall (no street address) with wife Elizabeth 37yrs (born Ticknall) and son Henry 5yrs. I have no other information. |
| | TOTTANCE | William | Iron Worker | 1820: William Tottance, iron founder. Born about 1820, Cambusnethan, Lanark, Scotland. The 1851 Scottish census lists William as 31yrs, wife Mary 30yrs, living at Stanes Road leading from Iron Works. Children: Janet 8yrs, William 6urs, Mary 2yrs, Gavin 1 mth infant. I have no other information. |
| | TROTH | James | Iron Worker | 1854: James Troth, moulder. Son of Mary Troth of Norton Lindsey. Apprenticed to moulder William Troth, Warwick 1st July 1854. Taken from "Indenture of Apprenticeship Warwick 1800's Warwickshire" I have no other information. |
| | TROTH | William | Iron Worker | 1854: William Troth, moulder of Warwick. Taken from "Indenture of Apprenticeship Warwick 1800's (1st July 1854) Warwickshire" I have no other information. |
| | UNKNOWN | J.O'C | Iron Moulder | 1824: Unknown J.O'C. an iron worker. Born about 1824, Chelsea, Middlesex, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 27yrs, a prisoner at 1-Convict Prison Lidford, Tavistock, Devon. Listed in the Iron Workers and Prisoner Index. |
| | UNKNOWN | T.H. | Iron worker-Forge Man | 1832: Unknown T.H. an iron worker, Born about 1832, Halstead, Essex, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 19yrs, a prisoner at 1-Convict Prison Lidford, Tavistock,Devonshire. Listed in the Iron Workers and Prisoner Index. |
| | UNKNOWN | W.H. | Iron worker-Forge Man | 1819: Unknown W.H. an iron worker. Born about 1819, Chelsea, Middlesex, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 32yrs, a prisoner at 1-Convict Prison Lidford, Tavistock, Devon. Listed in the Iron Workers and Prisoner Index. |
| | VEALE | Charles | Ironmonger | 1816: Charles Veale, iron worker. Born about 1816, Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists Charles as 25yrs, living at 14 Green Street, Plymouth, Parish of St Charles the Martyr. Parents, William 60yrs, Ann 50yrs. I have no other information. |
| | VINSON | Reginald Stewart | Ironworker, Blacksmith, Wheelwright,Farrier | 1920: Reginald Stewart Vinson. In the 1920's he was a blacksmith/wheelwright/iron worker, he served his apprenticeship with Metters of Tavistock. His daughter Valerie say "my knowledge is a bit vague im afraid but it must have been about the late 1920s. At the time Reginald lived at Devon Great Consols Lamerton. We however shifted to quite a few moorland villages as the work dried up. When the horse was supplanted by the tractor he went to work at Devonport dockyard and was sent to Gibraltar just after WW2. He also served so I believe as a farrier in the N/Devon Hussars" Reginald is also listed in the Wheelwrights, Farriers, Blacksmiths of Devon & Military Indexes. To share information contact Reg's daughter Valerie by |
| | WALKER | Andrew | Iron Worker | 1813: Andrew Walker, iron founder. Born about 1813, Shotts, Lanark, Scotland. The 1851 Scottish census lists Andrew as 38yrs, wife Margaret 33yrs, daughter Jane 3yrs. I have no other information. |
| | WALKER | John | Iron Worker | 1826: John Walker, iron founder. Born about 1826, Cambusnethan, Lanark, Scotland. The 1851 Scottish census lists John as 25yrs, wife Christina 22yrs, daughter Jane 1yrs. Living at Burnbrae. I have no other information. |
| | WALLACE | Abram | Iron Worker | 1838: Abram Wallace, iron foudner. Born about 1838, Cambusnethan, Lanark, Scotland. The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 13yrs, living at Burnbrae with his mother Eliza 34yrs, widow. Brother: James 9urs. I have no other information. |
| | WALLER | William | Iron Worker,Blacksmith, Wheelwright | 1840: William Waller, blacksmith, wheelwright, iron worker, pavement layer. See census for 1841 &
1851, Boongate, Petersborough. Worked: 1850's Railway expansion, Peterborough. Married Alice Johnson (UK Free BMDs March quarter of 1852 Vol.3b Pge.283). In 1881 they were at St. Bishopswearmouth, Sunderland. William died December 1891 of bronchitis, at Back Rutland St. Bishopswearmouth. Married: Alice (Surname unknown). Parents: William Waller and Sarah (nee DesBrorough). William is listed in Interesting Stories link on the home page; in Blacksmiths of Devon; Iron Workers and Wheelwrights Indexes. Contact Linda by |
| | WARE ? | James | Iron Worker | 1814: James Ware, iron founder apprentice. Born about 1814, Devon, England. The 1841 Uk census lists James as 27yrs, living at no:1, Vauxhall Street, Plymouth, Parish of St,Charles the Martyr. Parents Richard & Elziabeth Ware. Brother: ?John. I have no other information. |
| | WARE ? | John | Iron Worker | 1826: John Ware, iron foudner apprentice. Born about 1826, Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists him as 15yrs, living at No.1. Vauxhall Street, Plymouth Parish of St Charles the Martyr. Parents: Richard & Elizabeth. Brother: James 27yrs (iron founder apprentice). |
| | WATSON | David | Iron Worker | 1830: David Watson, iron founder. Born about 1830, Shotts, Lanark, Scotland. The 1851 Scottish census lists David as 20yrs. Mother: Elizabeth Watson 42yrs, widow. Siblings: Marion 23yrs, Alexander 16yrs(coal miner), John 14yrs (iron founder), William 8yrs, Elizabeth 1yr infant. |
| | WATSON | John | Iron Worker | 1837: John Watson, iron founder. Born about 1837, Shotts, Lanark, Scotland . The 1851 Scottish census lists John as 14yrs. Mother: Elizabeth Watson 42yrs, widow. Siblings: Marion 23yrs, Alexander 16yrs(coal miner), David 20yrs (iron founder), William 8yrs, Elizabeth 1yr infant. |
| | WATTS | Elias | Iron Worker | 1813: Elias Watts, iron monger. Born about 1813, Devon, England. The 1841 Uk census lists Elias as 28yrs, living at Treville Street, Plymouth Parish of St Charles the Martyr with wife Sarah 26yrs (born Devon). |
| | WEIR | William Park | Iron Worker | 1827: William Park Weir, iron founder. Born about 1827, Dumfries, Scotland. The 1851 Scottish census lists William as 24yrs, living in Stane, Cambusnethan, Lanark with wife Hellen 22yrs and daughter Agnes 9mths infant. |
| | WELCH | Edward | Iron Worker | 1769: Edward Welch, iron monger. Born about 1769. Edward married 17th May 1789 in Austerfield, Yorkshire, Sarah Matthews b22 June 1771 in Ranskill, Retford, Nottinghamshire. Edward died December 1812 in Bawtry, Yorkshire-Nottinghamshire. Edward and Sarah had at least nine children all Christened in Bawtry, George b31 Jan 1790 draper of Hatfield, Yorkshire married Ann Greenwood 6 children; Elizabeth bJuly 1791 married James Millson in Bawtry; Mary 1793-1794; Edward 1795-1796; Sarah Matthews Welch b1 Mar 1799 d1885 married John Clayton Greenwood, Landed Proprietor of Kirkby Cum Osgodby, Lincolnshire 8 children; Mary Ann 1801-1805; Mary Ann b1808. See Iron Workers index for sons Thomas Welch(1805) and John Welch(1803). Contact Cherie Lynn by |
| | WELCH | John | Iron Worker | 1803: John Welch, iron worker, railway foreman. Born 15 August 1803 and Christened 16 August 1803 in Bawtry, Nottinghamshire. Parents: Edward Welch (ironmonger) and Sarah. John married Emma Bushill on 12 September 1839 at St. Michael’s, Coventry, Warwickshire. John and Emma Welch immigrated to Canada before 1861. John died 11 December 1863 in Bosanquet, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada. John and Emma had eight children, Edward, John, Sarah, George, Thomas, Ann, William and Emma. Contact Cherie Lynn by |
| | WELCH | Thomas | Iron Worker | 1805: Thomas Welch, iron monger. Christened 18 October 1805 in Bawtry, Nottinghamshire. Parents: Edward Welch (ironmonger) and Sarah. About 1834, Thomas Welch married Mary Maria Linley (born1813 in Blythe, Nottingham). Mary Maria was daughter of Thomas Linley and Mary Briggs. (Thomas Linley possibly the Bellowsmaker of Sheffield or the father of the Bellowsmaker of Sheffield). Thomas and Mary Maria Welch immigrated to Canada 1839 – 1843. Thomas died in 1885 in Clarke Township, Durham County, Ontario, Canada. Thomas and Mary Maria had at least nine children George, Thomas, Edward, Francis, Ann Jane, Mary Ann, Harriet, Elizabeth and Albert. Contact Cherie Lynn by |
| | WEST | John | Iron Worker | 1791: John West, iron monger. Born about 1792,Devon, England. The 1841 Uk census lists John as 50yrs, at Bilbury Street, Plymouth Parish of St Charles the Martyr with wife Elizabeth 45yrs. |
| | WEST | William | Iron Worker,Blacksmith | 1828: William West was born in Roxby about 1828. Listed as Blacksmith in Beelsby in 1851 Census, in Waltham in 1861 Census and still in Waltham in 1871 but now listed as Blacksmith and Ironmonger. Also listed on the Blacksmiths of Lincolnshire Index, with other WEST family. See others from the WEST family who are listed in indexes for Wheelwrights, Iron Workers & Blacksmiths of Lincolnshire, Lancashire & Yorkshire. For further information contact John by. |
| | WESTCOTT | James | Iron Worker,Blacksmith | 1796: James Westcott, iron monger. Born about 1796, Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists James as 45yrs, living at Jubillee Street, Plymouth with wife Jane 40yrs (born Devon). |
| | WHITE | James | Iron Worker | 1778: James White, Iron founder master. Born 3rd Sept 1778, Shute. The 1851 UK census lists James as 73yrs, living at Wards Court, High Street, Honiton with wife Elizabeth French (born 16th Jan 1782, Chelsea, Middlesex). Contact James by. |
| | WHITE | Robert | Iron Worker | 1814: Robert White, iron founder. Born 4th Aug 1814, Shute. The 1851 UK census lists Robert as 36yrs, living at King Street, Honiton, Devon with wife ?Susanna Seaborne (born 1813 in St Pauls, Bristol). Contact Ken by. |
| | WHITE | Thomas | Iron Worker | 1819: Thomas White, iron founder. Born 1819, Shute. The 1851 UK census lists him as ?36yrs, living at Church House, Colyton, Devon with wife ?Elizabeth 31yrs (born in Colyton Devon). Contact Ken by. |
| | WHITEHOUSE | Thomas | Iron Worker | 1775: Thomas Whitehouse, iron monger. Living at 61, Baldwin Street, Bristol. Taken from the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by Temple Local History Society. I have no other information. |
| | WHITESMITH | Isaac Newton | Iron Worker | 1857: Isaac Newton Whitesmith, iron turner (later engine fitter). Born 27 February 1857 and died 1932 Huttchesontown, Glasgow, Scotland. Appears to be the first in his family in this trade. His Father (also Isaac ) was a Master engineer. He was my great grandfather and as far as I can see the only metal worker in his family line, But his in-laws were in the trade. Contact Diana by |
| | WILKIE | Alexander | Iron Worker | 1817: Alexander Wilkie, iron founder. Born about 1817, Mid Loth Edinburgh, Scotland. The 1851 Scottish census lists Alexander as 34yrs; wife Jane 34yrs. Children: Margaret 12yrs, Jane 10yrs, Janet 7yrs, Grace 5yrs, Elizabeth 2yrs. |
| | WILKINSON | Isaac | Iron Worker | 1775: Isaac Wilkinson, iron founder. Living at No:7, Hampton Court, off Cross Street, Penn Street, Bristol. Taken from the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by Temple Local History Society. I have no other information. |
| | WILLIAMS | Edward Ford | Iron Worker,Blacksmith | 1808: Edward Ford Williams, ironmonger & blacksmith. Born 1808 (baptised Rochester). Died 28 Dec 1887 Chatham. Wife Harriet Holden, married 7th June 1829 at parish church Chatham. Their five children were: Sarah Ann (1830), Richard (1832), Helen (1834), Emma (1836), & Harriett (1838). 1881: living at 46 High St (Parish of Gillingham) Still listed as Ironmonger & employing 2 men. 1871: listed as Blacksmith & Ironmonger. See also Blacksmiths of Kent Index. Contact Kevin by. |
| | WILLMORE | Charles Frederick | Iron Worker | 1847: Charles Frederick Willmore, iron monger. Son of William Willmore. Apprenticed to Sidney Flavel, Warwick 28th April 1847. Taken from "Indenture of Apprenticeship Warwick 1800's Warwickshire" I have no other information. |
| | WILSON | David | Iron Worker,Blacksmith | 1820: David Wilson, born1820 place not sure, but almost certain to be Scotland. In 1844 he is named on the birth certificate as the father (David Scotland) to a child (born in Whitby, North Yorkshire) of Hannah Bryan - his occupation is blacksmith. in 1846 he married Hannah Bryan in Whitby, North Yorkshire. His marriage certificate shows him as David Wilson Scotland, bachelor aged 27yrs, an Iron Moulder, living at Baxtergate, Whitby,Nth.Yorkshire. On the 1851 census he is listed as David Wilson aged 30,an Iron Moulder, in Lower Bent, Oldham (ref A0180) with wife Hannah 26yrs. Children: Mary 2yrs & Elizabeth 1 month infant. Elizabeth's birth certificate for 20/01/1851 also gives David's surname as Wilson and his occupation as Iron moulder. Elizabeth was born in Wigan. Also listed in Blacksmiths of Lancashire and Yorkshire Index. David is a 2 x Great grandfather of mine. Contact Bryan by. |
| | WILSON | Robert | Iron Worker | 1838: Robert Wilson, iron founder. Born about 1838, Shotts, Lanark, Scotland. The 1851 Scottish census lists Robert as 13yrs, living at Stanes, Cambusnethan, Lanark. See Iron Workers Index for parents William 40yrs & Margaret 39yrs plus siblings. See Blacksmiths of Scotland for brother William. |
| | WILSON | Robert | Iron Worker | 1885: Robert Wilson, iron dresser. Lancashire, England. Robert was the son of an Iron Dresser who also had a son Robert who was also an Iron dresser. Listed in 1906 as "Robert Wilson - 21, Iron Dresser, Bachelor, 36 Hill St. Bolton". Robert was my Great Grandfather and I was lucky enough to have met and remembered him. I have his details and the family details going back almost 900 years. Contact Andrew by |
| | WOOD | Joseph | Iron Worker,Whitesmith,Bell Hanger | 1824: Joseph Wood, Ironmonger ,Whitesmith & Bell hanger,employs 2 men. Born about 1827, Allerton, Yorkshire, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 27yrs, living at 47, 10 Northrup Square, Bradford, Yorkshire, England with wife Martha 28yrs (born Manningham York). Children: Charles 2yrs, Margaret.A. 6mths infant. Listed also in Whitesmiths Index. See 1861, 1881 & 1891 census. Contact Geoff by. |
| | WOODCOCK | Samuel | Iron Worker | 1827: Samuel Woodcock, iron worker journeyman. Born about 1827, Norwich, Norfolk. The 1851 UK census lists Samuel as 24yrs, at Church Street Oakleys Coffee House, Mitford. Lodges with Thomas Wells (Tallow Chandler) and family. |
| | WOODCOCK | William | Iron Worker | 1830: William Woodcock, iron worker. Born about 1830, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists William as 21yrs, at St. Andrews Street, Plymouth. Parents William & Mary (see Blacksmiths Index). |
| | WOODFIN (WOODFRIES) | John | Iron Worker | 1806: John Woodfin (Woodfries), iron moulder, Sherbourne, Dorset England. Browsing the net I came upon these references that are probably for the same person as the parishes are only three miles apart. Woodfin blacksmiths in Sherborne 1806 - South West England Genealogical Indexes www.paulhyb.homecall.co.uk/news/SHER1806.HTM Broadhempston iron foundry partnership dissoved uncle 1806 30Jun Bullock ...... Stickland gamekeeper Dorset 1806 17Nov Woodfin John - Broadhempston. Reference: IR 26/343/216 Description: Abstract of Will of John Woodfin, Iron founder of Berry Pomcroy, Devon. Proved in the Court of Exeter. Date: January 13 1810 Held by: The National Archives, Kew. Legal status: Public Record. Contact George by |
| | WOTHERSPOON | James | Iron Worker | 1823: James Wotherspoon, iron moulder. Born about 1823, Lanark Old Monkland, Scotland . The 1851 Scottish census lists James as 28yrs, living at 69 Herriot Row with wife Catherine 27yrs. Children: Alexander 5yrs, Catherine 3yrs, William 11mths infant. See 1851 census, Old Monkland, ED 40, pages 16-19. |
| | YOUNG | Robert | Iron Worker | 1851: Robert Young, iron founder apprentice. Born: Shotts, Lanark. The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 28yrs, living at 105 Bridges Stables. Unmarried. Mother: Janet 67yrs,widow. Brother John Young 38yrs (iron founder). Sister-in-law: Janet 35yrs. Neice: Ann 19yrs. Nephews: John 7yrs, Gavin 5yrs, James 2yrs, Archibald 2 weeks infant. |
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