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James Sissons (c1845- ) of William Hollins and Co and inventor of Viyella with his brother
1861 Residing at Pleasley Mill, Mansfield: William Sissons (age 49) with his wife and ten children including James Sissons (age 16 born Mansfield), Cotton Factory Worker, and Robert Sissons (age 13 born Clay Cross), a Cotton Factory Worker.[1]
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