John Firth
From Graces Guide
John Firth (c1824-1869) Merchant and steel manufacturer
c.1824 Born son of Thomas Firth, Senior in Sheffield
1841 Living in Sheffield: Thomas Firth (age c52), steel refiner, with Mary (age c48), Mark (age c220 a clerk, Thomas (age c190 a steel refiner, John (age c17) a clerk, Edward (age c11), Mary (age c9), Elizabeth (age c6), and Charles (age c4)[1]
1850 Thomas Firth Snr died. John joined his brothers in their business, Thomas Firth and Sons.
1856 Married Charlotte Harding
1861 A steel and iron manufacturer, living in Chesterfield with Charlotte 31, Charles H Firth 4, Lewis John Firth 2, Mary Alice Firth 10 months[2]
1869 Died at sea[3], whilst on holiday with his wife in the Mediterranean[4]
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