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John Solomon Bickford

From Graces Guide

John Solomon Bickford (1804-1870) of Bickford, Smith and Davey and later Bickford, Smith and Co

Born the son of William Bickford

1833 Married (1) at Camborne to Sarah Davey

1851 Residing at Illogan: John S. Bickford (age 47 born Liskeard), Safety Fuse Manufacturer employing 25 persons. With his wife Sarah, daughter Susan and son John.[1]

1861 Residing at Penta terrace, Camborne: John S. Bickford (age 57 born Liskeard), Manufacturer of Safety Fuses employing 11 men and 66 women (Widower). With two daughters.[2]

1866 Married (2) at Penzance to Julia Vivian

1870 Died. Long obituary.[3]

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Sources of Information

  1. 1851 Census
  2. 1861 Census
  3. West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser - Thursday 24 February 1870