George Napier (1828-1906)
George Napier (c1828-1906) of G. Napier and Sons
c1828 Born in Leith the son of Andrew Napier and his wife Rachel Hateley
1850 Married at South Leith to Ann Stoddart
c1853 Moved from Scotland to Southampton
1871 Living at 3 Oak Place, Northam Road, Southampton: George Napier (age 43 born Leith), (?) Iron Founder - Widower. With his seven children; Andrew Napier (age 19 born Glasgow), Engineer's Draughtsman; Annie Napier (age 17 born Southampton); Rachel Napier (age 13 born Southampton); George Napier (age 11 born Southampton); Christina Napier (age 9 born Southampton); Thomas Napier (age 6 born Southampton); and David Jas Napier (age 3 born Southampton). Also his sister-in-law Agnes Unkles (age 49 born Drem, Scotland), Housekeeper. One servant.[1]
1875 Married in Southampton to Sarah Ann Atkins
1891 Living at 123 Northam Road, Southampton: George Napier (age 63 born Leith, Scotland), Engineer and Iron Founder - Employer. With his wife Sarah A. Napier (age 49 born Manningtree) and their daughter Agnes N. Napier (age 33 born Southampton). One servant.[2]
1906 Died. 'We regret to record the death of Mr. George Napier, of Hazeldene, Archer’s-road, Southampton, which occurred on Wednesday last. The deceased gentleman, who was in his 80th year, was born at Leith, N. B., and came to Southampton 56 years ago. He was for a time engaged with Messrs. Summers and Day, but he afterwards acquired the engineering business of Mr. Hodgkinson, carried on at Crosshouse. which he controlled for a very long period, being associated in the business with his eldest son. He retired into private life a few years ago. He was one of the oldest members of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Southampton, which he joined on coming to the town, at which time the services were held in the Victoria Rooms'[3]