John Chivers
John Chivers (1857-1929) of Chivers and Sons
1857 Born the son of Stephen Chivers (1824-1907)
1861 Living at Histon, Cambs: Stephen Chivers (age 37 born Histon), Farmer and Gentleman and occupier of 170 acres employing 9 men and 5 boys. With his wife Rebecca Chivers (age 32 born Histon) and their six children; William Chivers (age 9 born Histon); Stephen Chivers (age 7 born Histon); Elizabeth Chivers (age 5 born Histon); John Chivers (age 3 born Histon); Esther Chivers (age 2 born Histon); and Thomas Chivers (age 6 months born Histon).[1]
1911 Living at Wychfield, Huntingdon Road, Cambridge: John Chivers (age 53 born Histon), Fruit Grower and Jam Manufacturer - Employer. With his wife Emily Kim Chivers (age 44 born Impington) and their son John Stanley Chivers (age 19 born Impington).[2]
1929 March. Died. 'One the Liberal stalwarts of the country and managing-director of Messrs. Chivers and Sons. Ltd., Histon. Cambridgeshire. Mr. John Chivers has died at his residence, Homefield Histon. Born at Histon on June 27th 1857, Mr. Chivers was a member of a family which has been associated with Histon as farmers and fruit-growers since 1806. Under his regime the Histon Orchard Factory developed from a small family concern into a huge factory.'[3]