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Andrew Pears, Junior

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Andrew Pears (1846–1909) soapmaker and perfumer

1846 January 21st. Born on 21 January 1846 at 55 Wells Street, near Oxford Street, London, one of several children of Francis Pears, soapmaker, and his wife, Mary Williams. He was the great-grandson of Andrew Pears

1851 Living at 91 Great Russell Street, London (age 5 born St Marylebone). With his parents and two sisters. [1]

Andrew Pears junior was privately educated

1862 He entered the soap works at Isleworth, Middlesex, then newly built by his father, Francis. While still in his teens, Pears was placed in charge of the works, retaining this responsibility throughout his forty-plus years with the firm.

In 1865 Pears joined his father as a partner in the firm along with Thomas James Barratt, who had recently married Pears's oldest sister.

1869 August 5th. Married Mary Ann Pearson, daughter of Edward Hollingham, confectioner and they had six sons and three daughters

1909 February 10th. Died at Mevagissey, and was buried at Isleworth cemetery

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Sources of Information

  1. 1851 Census