Grace's Guide To British Industrial History

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William Oxley (1788-1842)

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William Oxley (1788-1842) of William Oxley and Co

Born in Rotherham.

1818 Birth of son William Henry Oxley

1820s Established a steel company at Parkgate Rotherham, which later became William Oxley and Co, with its Bull Dog trade mark.

1836 William was listed on committee of the Sheffield and Humber Railway [1]

1842 March. Died, of New Parkgate Steel Works, near Rotherham.


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Sources of Information

  1. The Times, Wednesday, Aug 10, 1836