Stephen Thompson
Stephen Thompson (1821-1886) Ironmaster of Wolverhampton and senior partner in firm S. Thompson and Son
Born c.1821[1] near Bilston; brother William; sister Hannah (married name Lews)[2].
Early in his life he took over the Highfield Boiler Works from his brother William when the business got into difficulties[3].
Stephen married Sarah (c.1824 - )[4].
1860 Stephen was sufficiently well known as an expert in boilers as to be called to testify at an inquest into a number of boiler explosions[5].
c. 1860 Stephen continued to run the Highfield business until John Thompson bought it from him, after which Stephen bought the Bradley tin-plate works.
1878 Stephen erected the Manor Ironworks, where he continued to work until his death.
"A Liberal in politics and a Baptist in religion"[6].
1886 10th December, died at Penn Manor, aged 65, after a long illness. Also gave an address of Brimear Masher Hall, Montgomery[7].
1886 He left a large fortune. As well as his immediate family, those mentioned in the will included the children of his brother-in-law Samuel Huxley, of his sister-in-law Mrs Selina Turner. The business was carried on by his executors: Sarah Thompson[8], Stephen John Thompson[9], and his 3 nephews John Thompson[10], William Thompson and Samuel Thompson, and William Evans[11].
See Also
Sources of Information
- ↑ or possibly born c.1822, Sedgley
- ↑ Birmingham Daily Post, 12 January 1888
- ↑ Birmingham Daily Post, 11 December 1886
- ↑ 1861 census
- ↑ The Times, 29 May 1860
- ↑ Birmingham Daily Post, 11 December 1886
- ↑ Birmingham Daily Post, 17 December 1886
- ↑ his wife, born c.1821, Sedgley
- ↑ his son, born c.1853, Sedgley
- ↑ presumably the one shown as of Highfield Boiler Works, Wolverhampton, who became managing director
- ↑ Birmingham Daily Post, 12 January 1888