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George Armitage (c1806-1871)

From Graces Guide

George Armitage (c1806-1871) founder of the business George Armitage, Dyers of Bradford.

c.1830 Birth of son Samuel Armitage

c.1834 Birth of son John Ramsden Armitage

c.1846 Birth of son George Armitage (became a Tea, Coffee and Cocoa Merchant)

c.1848 Birth of son Charles Armitage (became a Mohair Merchant)

1851 Residing at 32 Thornton Road, Bradford: George Armitage (age 45 born Bradford), Master Stuff Dyer employing 257 men, 11 boys, 10 women and 2 girls. With his wife Jane and four sons Samuel Armitage (age 21 born Bradford), Dyer; John Armitage (age 17 born Bradford), Apprentice Woolstapler; George Armitage (age 5); and Charles Armitage (age 3). Also four daughters.[1].

1871 February 01st. Died, of Florence Villa, Mayow Park, Forest Hill. Probate to his son John Ramsden Armitage, a Dyer; James Graham, a merchant; and John Ambler, Woolstapler.


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Sources of Information

  1. 1851 Census