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1823 Born 15 Sep 1823 in Benwell Grove, Northumberland, son of [[Anthony Clapham|Anthony]] and Elizabeth Clapham<ref>Quaker birth registers</ref> | |||
1851 Census - Alkali Works Manager. Lived in Westoe, South Shields. | |||
1851 Superintendent of the Chemical Department, Soloman Mease and Co., Lake Chemical Works, Jarrow.<Ref> North & South Shields Gazette and Northumberland and Durham Advertiser - 16 May 1851</Ref> Still in that post March 1853. | |||
1854 Superintending the erection of a new soda and alkali works at Ardeer, Scotland, for Messrs [[Merry and Cuninghame]]. On completion he was to become manager of the works.<Ref> Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald - 17 Jun 1854</Ref> | |||
1855 Patent application 847. Provisional protection allowed to Robert Calvert Clapham, of Ardrossan, in the county of Ayr, North Britain, Analytical Chemist, for the invention of " improvements in the manufacture or production of the salts of baryta and of artificial iron pyrites, and in the application thereof in the manufacture or production of salts of soda or other alkaline salts."<Ref>[https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/21710/page/1832 London Gazette - 11 May 1855]</Ref> Of the Ardeer Chemical Works.<Ref> Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald - 26 May 1855</Ref> | |||
1860 worked at [[Walker Alkali Works]], Newcastle, but in what capacity is not stated.<Ref>Newcastle Daily Chronicle - 2 May 1860</Ref> | |||
1861 Analytical chemist, lived in Walker, Newcastle<ref>1861 census</ref> | |||
1862 Married Priscilla Hannah Mennell on 5 Jun at the Newcastle Friends' Meeting House.<ref>Durham Chronicle - 13 Jun 1862</ref> At the time he was manager of Walker Alkali Works.<Ref>Gateshead Observer - 7 Jun 1862</Ref> | |||
1863 Described as managing partner of Walker Alkali Works, but whether he was a partner is not clear.<Ref>Newcastle Chronicle - 29 Aug 1863</Ref> | |||
1871 Analytical chemist, lived in Walker, Newcastle, with Priscilla Clapham 32<ref>1871 census</ref> | |||
1871 Retired as manager of [[Walker Alkali Works]] at the end of the year.<Ref>Newcastle Journal - Wed 20 Dec 1871</Ref> | |||
1872 Director of newly registered [[Bede Metal and Chemical Co]]mpany Limited, Hebburn.<Ref>Jarrow Guardian and Tyneside Reporter - 1 Jun 1872</Ref> | |||
1876 “NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership heretofore subsisting between us the undersigned, Robert Calvert Clapham and Samuel Tuke Mennell, trading under the style or firm of [[Heworth Chemical Works|Imeary and Co]]., as Chemical Manufacturer, at Heworth Shore, in the county of Durham, and at Newcastle-upon-Tyne, in the county of the same town, has been dissolved, by mutual consent, as from the 1st day of May last, and that all moneys owing to the said firm are to be paid to the said Samuel Tuke Mennell, who will discharge Hall debts owing by the said firm. — Dated this 8th day of August 1876. R. Calvert Clapham; Saml. Tuke Mennell” <Ref>[https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/24357/page/4749 London Gazette – 25 Aug 1876]</Ref> | |||
1881 Retired Chemical Manufacturer, lived in Earsdon, Tynemouth with Priscilla H. Clapham 44<ref>1881 census</ref> | |||
1881 Died on 22 Dec 1881. Probate says at Hastings, a newspaper notice says St Leonards<ref>National Probate Calendar; Shields Daily News - 23 Dec 1881</ref> | |||
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He commenced his business life by assisting his father in the chemical works, and subsequently held appointments as manager in the [[Walker Alkali Works]], and in several works of a similar character; but always found time to devote a great deal of his leisure to the cause of science. | He commenced his business life by assisting his father in the chemical works, and subsequently held appointments as manager in the [[Walker Alkali Works]], and in several works of a similar character; but always found time to devote a great deal of his leisure to the cause of science. | ||
When the British Association met at Newcastle in 1863 he was one of the local secretaries, and by his energy and industry assisted very much in the success of the meeting. He was principally instrumental in establishing in 1868 the Newcastle Chemical Society, of which ho was elected president in 1878, and to which he contributed several valuable papers. He was joint author with Mr. James C. Stevenson, M.P., and the late Dr. Thomas Richardson, of an article on the chemical manufactures of the northern district, which was included in the volume entitled "The industrial resources of the Tyne, Wear, and Tees," published in 1868; and was also the author of the article on Soda in "Chemistry as applied to arts and manufactures." | When the British Association met at Newcastle in 1863 he was one of the local secretaries, and by his energy and industry assisted very much in the success of the meeting. He was principally instrumental in establishing in 1868 the Newcastle Chemical Society, of which ho was elected president in 1878, and to which he contributed several valuable papers. He was joint author with Mr. [[James Cochran Stevenson|James C. Stevenson]], M.P., and the late Dr. [[Thomas Richardson (c1817-1864)|Thomas Richardson]], of an article on the chemical manufactures of the northern district, which was included in the volume entitled "The industrial resources of the Tyne, Wear, and Tees," published in 1868; and was also the author of the article on Soda in "Chemistry as applied to arts and manufactures." | ||
He was president for one year of the northern Mechanics' Institutes Association, and was a director of the [[Newcastle Chemical Works Co|Newcastle Chemical Works]], of [[John Abbot and Co|Messrs. John Abbot and Co.]], and of the [[Tyne Steam Shipping Co|Tyne Steam Shipping Company]]. For twenty-one years he was senior honorary secretary of the Newcastle Literary and Philosophical Society. During the recent visit to Newcastle of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers he was an active member of the Local Committee. | He was president for one year of the northern Mechanics' Institutes Association, and was a director of the [[Newcastle Chemical Works Co|Newcastle Chemical Works]], of [[John Abbot and Co|Messrs. John Abbot and Co.]], and of the [[Tyne Steam Shipping Co|Tyne Steam Shipping Company]]. For twenty-one years he was senior honorary secretary of the Newcastle Literary and Philosophical Society. During the recent visit to Newcastle of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers he was an active member of the Local Committee. | ||
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Robert Calvert Clapham (1823-1881)
1823 Born 15 Sep 1823 in Benwell Grove, Northumberland, son of Anthony and Elizabeth Clapham[1]
1851 Census - Alkali Works Manager. Lived in Westoe, South Shields.
1851 Superintendent of the Chemical Department, Soloman Mease and Co., Lake Chemical Works, Jarrow.[2] Still in that post March 1853.
1854 Superintending the erection of a new soda and alkali works at Ardeer, Scotland, for Messrs Merry and Cuninghame. On completion he was to become manager of the works.[3]
1855 Patent application 847. Provisional protection allowed to Robert Calvert Clapham, of Ardrossan, in the county of Ayr, North Britain, Analytical Chemist, for the invention of " improvements in the manufacture or production of the salts of baryta and of artificial iron pyrites, and in the application thereof in the manufacture or production of salts of soda or other alkaline salts."[4] Of the Ardeer Chemical Works.[5]
1860 worked at Walker Alkali Works, Newcastle, but in what capacity is not stated.[6]
1861 Analytical chemist, lived in Walker, Newcastle[7]
1862 Married Priscilla Hannah Mennell on 5 Jun at the Newcastle Friends' Meeting House.[8] At the time he was manager of Walker Alkali Works.[9]
1863 Described as managing partner of Walker Alkali Works, but whether he was a partner is not clear.[10]
1871 Analytical chemist, lived in Walker, Newcastle, with Priscilla Clapham 32[11]
1871 Retired as manager of Walker Alkali Works at the end of the year.[12]
1872 Director of newly registered Bede Metal and Chemical Company Limited, Hebburn.[13]
1876 “NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership heretofore subsisting between us the undersigned, Robert Calvert Clapham and Samuel Tuke Mennell, trading under the style or firm of Imeary and Co., as Chemical Manufacturer, at Heworth Shore, in the county of Durham, and at Newcastle-upon-Tyne, in the county of the same town, has been dissolved, by mutual consent, as from the 1st day of May last, and that all moneys owing to the said firm are to be paid to the said Samuel Tuke Mennell, who will discharge Hall debts owing by the said firm. — Dated this 8th day of August 1876. R. Calvert Clapham; Saml. Tuke Mennell” [14]
1881 Retired Chemical Manufacturer, lived in Earsdon, Tynemouth with Priscilla H. Clapham 44[15]
1881 Died on 22 Dec 1881. Probate says at Hastings, a newspaper notice says St Leonards[16]
1882 Obituary [17]
ROBERT CALVERT CLAPHAM, of Earsdon House near Newcastle-on-Tyne, was born at Newcastle on 15th September 1823, and died very suddenly at Winchelsea on 22nd December 1881, aged fifty-eight. He was the son of Anthony Clapham, who was a pioneer in establishing the soda and alkali works on the banks of the Tyne, which have since been developed into such an important branch of industry.
He commenced his business life by assisting his father in the chemical works, and subsequently held appointments as manager in the Walker Alkali Works, and in several works of a similar character; but always found time to devote a great deal of his leisure to the cause of science.
When the British Association met at Newcastle in 1863 he was one of the local secretaries, and by his energy and industry assisted very much in the success of the meeting. He was principally instrumental in establishing in 1868 the Newcastle Chemical Society, of which ho was elected president in 1878, and to which he contributed several valuable papers. He was joint author with Mr. James C. Stevenson, M.P., and the late Dr. Thomas Richardson, of an article on the chemical manufactures of the northern district, which was included in the volume entitled "The industrial resources of the Tyne, Wear, and Tees," published in 1868; and was also the author of the article on Soda in "Chemistry as applied to arts and manufactures."
He was president for one year of the northern Mechanics' Institutes Association, and was a director of the Newcastle Chemical Works, of Messrs. John Abbot and Co., and of the Tyne Steam Shipping Company. For twenty-one years he was senior honorary secretary of the Newcastle Literary and Philosophical Society. During the recent visit to Newcastle of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers he was an active member of the Local Committee.
He became a Member of the Institution in 1869, and was a Fellow of the Chemical Society.
See Also
Sources of Information
- ↑ Quaker birth registers
- ↑ North & South Shields Gazette and Northumberland and Durham Advertiser - 16 May 1851
- ↑ Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald - 17 Jun 1854
- ↑ London Gazette - 11 May 1855
- ↑ Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald - 26 May 1855
- ↑ Newcastle Daily Chronicle - 2 May 1860
- ↑ 1861 census
- ↑ Durham Chronicle - 13 Jun 1862
- ↑ Gateshead Observer - 7 Jun 1862
- ↑ Newcastle Chronicle - 29 Aug 1863
- ↑ 1871 census
- ↑ Newcastle Journal - Wed 20 Dec 1871
- ↑ Jarrow Guardian and Tyneside Reporter - 1 Jun 1872
- ↑ London Gazette – 25 Aug 1876
- ↑ 1881 census
- ↑ National Probate Calendar; Shields Daily News - 23 Dec 1881
- ↑ 1882 Institution of Mechanical Engineers: Obituaries