Richard Roberts (2)
Ironfounder and textile machine maker in Heaton Norris, Stockport
c1850 In partnership with Joseph Williamson as Williamson and Roberts
1851 Census: Ironfounder, lodging at 26 High Street, Stockport. Age 32. Born in Manchester.
1854 March 20th. Patent. Richard Roberts, of Heaton Norris, machine maker, and George Coppock, of the same place, manager, for certain improvements in looms for weaving [1]
1857 September 1st. Patent. Richard Roberts, of Heaton Norris, machine maker, and Wright Shaw and Samuel Shaw, both of Gee Cross, weavers, for improvements in machinery for weaving and folding fabrics. [2]
1858 December. Petition for bankruptcy against Joseph Williamson who has been trading in co-partnership with Richard Roberts as Williamson and Roberts [3]
1861 Census: Living at 92 Wellington Road North, Heaton Norris. 'Manufacturer .....(illegible)... Machine Maker'. Age 40. Wife Sarah, 33. Five daughters.
1871 Census: Living in Burnage. Insurance and Estate Agent.