Robert Sayle (1816-1883)
Robert Sayle (1816-1883) of the company Robert Sayle
Born in Southery, Norfolk. His father was a farmer; however
Moved to London to learn the drapery trade with well known firms, such as Hitchcock, Williams & Co
1840 Robert returned to Cambridge and with assistance from his father he set a drapery business
1849 Married at Kensworth to Priscilla Caroline Ginger and had five sons and five daughters
1883 October 05th. Died, of Leighton House, Trumpington, Draper and silk mercer of Shanghai, Hong Kong and Singapore.