Alexander Smith (2)
From Graces Guide
of Sun Foundry, Glasgow
c.1830 Born, son of George Smith Senior and his wife Elisabeth
1851 Elizabeth Smith 60, head of household, lived in Bainsford, Falkirk with Alexander Smith 21 Son, Smith and Gratefitter, Gibson Smith 17, Pattern Maker Iron Works [1]
1861 Alexander Smith left the Sun Foundry and founded Star Foundry in Kirkintilloch during 1861. They specialised in rainwater goods and pipes
1867 The Star Foundry was taken over by Cameron and Roberton in 1867 to become the prolific Southbank Foundry.
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Sources of Information
- ↑ 1851 census