Richard Pollit (c1822-1887) , Rose-hill Boiler Works, Lever-street, Bolton.
Born the son of Robert Pollit, a Bleacher.
1858 Advertisement. 'ON SALE, one CYLINDER BOILER, 21 feet long by 6 feet diameter, calculated to work at 60 lb. pressure to the square inch, with valves, water-gauge, pressure gauge, door frames, and fire-bars attached.— May be seen at work by applying RICHARD POLLIT, Rose-hill Boiler Works, Lever-street, Bolton.'[1]
1861 Living at 188 Lever Street, Bolton: Richard Pollit (age 39 born Great Bolton), Master Boiler Maker employing 7 men and 2 boys. Living with his mother Ann.[2]
1870 Married at Manchester to Mary Jane Swindells
1881 Living at 69 Kay Street, Little Bolton: Richard Pollit (age 59 born Bolton), Boiler Maker. With his wife Mary and two daughters.[3]