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James Bimson
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James Bimson (1806- ) of Clarington Brook Forge, Wigan
Partnership formerly Whittle and Bimson
1851 Living at Clarington Brook, Ince, Wigan: James Bimson (age 46 born Standish, Lancs), Spade Maker 33 men, Ironfounder 31 men. With his wife Margaret Bimson (age 47 born Wigan) and their three children; James Bimson (age 22 born Wigan), Bookkeeper; Margaret Bimson (age 17 born Wigan); and Elizabeth Bimson (age 7 born Wigan).[1]
1853 Mentioned. 'James Bimson, of Wigan, in the county of Lancaster, Iron Founder,'[2]
1856 'James Bimson, Clarington-brook Forge, Wigan. - £2 for Implements.'[3]
1856 Mentioned. 'Mr. James Bimson, junior, manager of an iron foundry and forge belonging to Mr. James Bimson, senior.'[4]
1857 Death of his wife. 'Margaret, wife of Mr. James Bimson, spade manufacturer'[5]
1863 'James Bimson, for spades, £17 11s. 0d,'[6]
1872 Notice. 'NOTICE.— JAMES BIMSON, junior, is no longer in my Employ, or authorised to receive any monies on my account.— James Whitfield, Clarington Brook Forge and Iron Foundry. Wigan.'[7]
See William Park and Co who later worked from Clarington Forge as Spade Makers
See Also
Sources of Information
- ↑ 1851 Census
- ↑ London Gazette Publication date:11 November 1853 Issue:21493 Page:3066
- ↑ Liverpool Mercury - Saturday 09 August 1856
- ↑ Wigan Observer and District Advertiser - Saturday 19 July 1856
- ↑ Wigan Observer and District Advertiser - Friday 11 December 1857
- ↑ Bolton Chronicle - Saturday 13 June 1863
- ↑ Wigan Observer and District Advertiser - Saturday 19 October 1872