Grace's Guide To British Industrial History

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Joseph Evans (c1817-1889)

From Graces Guide

Joseph Evans (c1817-1889) of Richard Evans and Co

c.1817 Born in London son of Richard (1778-1864) and Amis Evans

1841 Richard Evans 58, coal proprietor, lived in Newton, West Derby, Lancs, with Amis Evans 56, Joseph Evans 24, colliery agent, Josiah Evans 20, engineer, Henry Evans 18, engineer[1]

The 2 brothers joined their father's firm

1861 Richard Evans 83, Joseph Evans 43 and his Daughter Ruth Evans 41 lived in Haydock[2]

1873 Josiah died; Joseph Evans became the sole owner and worked the pits

1889 Died at Prescot[3]


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Sources of Information

  1. 1841 census
  2. 1861 census
  3. national probate calendar