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Herbert William Wilson (1857-1912)

From Graces Guide

Herbert William Wilson (1857-1912) of Wilson Brothers and Wilson Brothers Bobbin Co

c.1857 Born in Whalley, Lancs

1891 Herbert W Wilson 34, bobbin manufacturer, employer, lived in Stansfield, Todmorden, with Margaret A Wilson 28 and his in-laws.[1]

1892 of Lancaster, gained Swiss patent on "Improved ferrule on bobbins and tubes for textile purposes"

1894 of Wilson Brothers, Cornholme, patent on "Improvements in Internally Heated Sad Irons"

1896 of Wilson Brothers, patent on "An Improved Soap or Cleansing Agent" and several more.

1901 Herbert W Wilson 44, bobbin manufacturer, employer, lived in Birkdale, Ormskirk with Margaret A Wilson 38[2]

1912 of Liverpool; died in Bournemouth[3]


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Sources of Information

  1. 1891 census
  2. 1901 census
  3. National probate calendar