John Onions, Junior
Son of John Onions
1806 Married Frances, daughter of the local ironmaster John Guest (1750-1824) son of the famous John Guest
1819 Took over the iron foundry of Banks and Onions on his father's death
1820 Sale Notice: 'TO IRON-MASTERS AND OTHERS. TO be LET for a Term of Years, all the Veins of Coal and Ironstone under certain Lands situate In the Parish of Broseley, in the County of Salop, together with a (Blast) Smelting Furnace, upon the most approved Construction, to which is attached an excellent Blast Engine, Casting House, Moulding, Blacksmith's, Carpenter's, and other Shopping, Machine House, and various Appendages necessary in carrying on the Iron Trade to a great Extent, the Property of William Yelverton Davenport, Esquire, and late in the Occupation of Mr. John Onions (deceased) and Son; Possession of which may be had at Lady Day next, or earlier if required. The above Iron Works are most eligibly adapted for the Make of Iron, being situate nearly in the Centre of the Mines, where Pits have been sunk, Rail and other Approach Roads have been made thereto. These Premises are within Half a Mile of the River Severn, and adjoining other public Roads, etc. There also may be had with the Works any Quantity of Land to one Hundred Acres, at the Option of the Tenant.
Mr. John Geary, of Broseley aforesaid, will shew the respective Works and Land; and further Particulars may be known on Application to Mr. Dyer, Mor vill, near Bridgnorth.'[1]
1845 John Onions, ironmaster, was director of several railway companies including the Dudley, Madeley and Broseley Railway[2].
1851 John junior lived at Whitehall, Broseley.
1859 John Onions, Junior, died