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* Married Charlotte Branscombe, of Bristol, daughter of a rubber merchant. 15 children, including the twins Ernest and Percival who were to become the leaders of [[Petters]]. | * Married Charlotte Branscombe, of Bristol, daughter of a rubber merchant. 15 children, including the twins [[Ernest Petter|Ernest]] and [[Percival Waddams Petter|Percival]] who were to become the leaders in the development and growth of [[Petters]]. | ||
* Received ironmongery firm [[Harman and Gillett]] of Yeovil as a present from his father on his marriage. | * Received ironmongery firm [[Harman and Gillett]] of Yeovil as a present from his father on his marriage. | ||
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* Founded the [[Nautilus Stove Co]], making grates and kitchen ranges. | * Founded the [[Nautilus Stove Co]], making grates and kitchen ranges. | ||
* After Queen Victoria installed Nautilus fire grates at Balmoral Castle and Osborne House, demand for these grew substantially. | * After Queen Victoria installed '''Nautilus''' fire grates at Balmoral Castle and Osborne House, demand for these grew substantially. | ||
* 1895 James | * 1895 James appointed his son, [[Percival Waddams Petter|Percy]], as manager of the foundry. | ||
* [[Yeovil Motor Car and Cycle Co]] established; 12 horseless carriages manufactured. | * [[Yeovil Motor Car and Cycle Co]] established; 12 horseless carriages manufactured. | ||
Revision as of 11:08, 31 May 2010
James Bazeley Petter
- Married Charlotte Branscombe, of Bristol, daughter of a rubber merchant. 15 children, including the twins Ernest and Percival who were to become the leaders in the development and growth of Petters.
- Received ironmongery firm Harman and Gillett of Yeovil as a present from his father on his marriage.
- Later acquired the Yeovil Foundry and Engineering Works, making agricultural machinery.
- Founded the Nautilus Stove Co, making grates and kitchen ranges.
- After Queen Victoria installed Nautilus fire grates at Balmoral Castle and Osborne House, demand for these grew substantially.
- 1895 James appointed his son, Percy, as manager of the foundry.
- Yeovil Motor Car and Cycle Co established; 12 horseless carriages manufactured.
- The company concentrated on small agricultural engines.
- 1901 Ernest and Percy bought the business from James; renamed as James B. Petter and Sons Ltd.
See Also
Sources of Information
Sir Ernest Willoughby Petter, by Anne Pimlott Baker, ODNB.