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(1755–1801), pugilist and mechanical engineer
1755 Born in Coleshill, Coventry
1756 Baptised in Wednesbury, St Bartholomew, Staffordshire[1]
1789 An old sporting print shows: "... Tom Johnson fighting Isaac Perrins at Banbury on October 22 1789. Johnson conceded 5 st.—and won by a knock-out."[2]
1791 Victualler and engineer, (Fire Engine), 24 Leigh street, Manchester[3]
1794 ditto
1801 Died in Manchester[4]
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