Joseph Haywood

Joseph Haywood (1823-1888) of Joseph Haywood and Co

1823 February 14th. Born at Sheffield the son of Joseph Haywood, a Merchant, and his wife Sarah Hinchcliffe.

Apprenticed to Robert Sorby and Sons

1855 Birth of son Arthur Haywood

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1888 Obituary.

DEATH OF MR. JOSEPH HAYWOOD. It is with much regret that we record the death of Mr. Joseph Haywood, of the firm Messrs. Joseph Haywood and Company, cutlery manufacturers and general merchants, of the Glamorgan Works, Little Pond street, which took place at his residence. Oakholme road, at twenty minutes past six on Thursday evening. Mr. Haywood, who was 65 years age, had been suffering severely from bronchitis and other complaints since February last, since which time he has taken an active part in his business.

The only son the late Mr. Joseph Haywood, he was when a youth apprenticed to Messrs. Robert Sorby and Sons, of Carver street, and at the age of 21 he succeeded to the cutlery business which had been carried by his uncle, Mr. George Willis Hinchliffe, and his mother, at the top of Victoria street. From here he afterwards removed to Holly lane, and later on to Garden street, where he remained until about seven years ago, when, as a result of increased trade, he took the commodious premises in Little Pond street, which he has occupied up to the present time.

Mr. Haywood had for some time associated with him as partner Mr. William White, but since Mr. While’s death some years ago the deceased gentleman has been the sole principal in the firm. Mr. Haywood was a thorough business man, much respected by his employees and the many friends with whom was associated, and this, no doubt, accounted largely for his success in life. He was staunch Conservative and Churchman, but took no very prominent part in public affairs. He, however, formerly sat as poor-law guardian for Ecclesall Bier low, and was for some time a member the Sheffield Burial Board. Until very recently he was connected with the Cutlers’ Company, a member which he had been for many years. He was twice offered the honourable position of Master Cutler, but his ambition was not in that direction, and he preferred to pay the forfeit rather than become the head of that ancient and honourable corporation. Mr. Haywood, when not travelling business, mainly spent his time at the works, at the Athenaeum in George street, of which he was one of the oldest and most respected members, and at his own home. His general qualities won for him the esteem of his fellow citizens. He was a well read man, and possessed keen sense of humour, with excellent conversational powers, which made him a most companionable friend.

He was twice married, and he leaves a widow, a son, and daughter. The remains of the deceased will be interred at the General Cemetery at 12 o’clock on Monday next.

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