Charles Edward Grierson

Charles Edward Grierson (c1849-1916) of Crewdson and Grierson

Born the second son of John Grierson

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1916 Obituary.

The death took place during last night of Mr. Charles Edward Grierson, J.P., Walton Hall, near Preston. was connected with the firm of Messrs. Crewdson and Grierson, cotton manufacturers, Walmer Bridge Mill. About a fortnight ago he caught cold, which developed into pneumonia, and in spite of every care he passed away as stated.

He was prominently identified with the temperance cause, and had held the presidency of Preston and District Band of Hope Union for some seven years. When he took office the union was passing through a most anxious crisis, and it was due to his generosity and indefatigable efforts that the organisation weathered the storm. He was of a generous disposition, and his old workpeople at Walmer Bridge are provided with weekly or monthly pensions. He was keenly interested in local affairs, and was the chairman of Little Hoole Parish Council, an office had held for a great number years. In addition, he was a manager of the Walmer Bridge school.

Mr. Grierson was an ardent Liberal, and was president of the Walton-le-Dale and District Liberal Association. Since taking residence at Walton Hall, previous to which had lived at Ashton-on-Ribble, was most active member of St. Leonard’s Church. Mr. Grierson, who was 67 years age and the second son of the late Mr. John Grierson, Maxwelltown, Wilmslow, Cheshire, leaves a widow, two sons - both of whom hold the rank of lieutenant in the Army - and four daughters. The funeral is fixed to take place on Monday at St. Andrew’s Church, Ashton-on-Ribble.

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