Edward White Benson
Edward White Benson (1800–1843), chemical engineer and manufacturer
Born in Yorkshire
1826 Married Harriet Baker (d. 1850).
1830s Became manager of the British Alkali Works at Stoke, near Droitwich
1842 The business failed which proved a great strain on his father's health and he died the following year. The business partners gave his widow an annuity, as well as a small house within the deserted factory on Birmingham Heath.