| Surname | Given Name | Trade | History |
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| | ABEL | John | Gunsmith | 1861: Johnh Abel 76yrs, Lingen Herefordshire. Born Lingen. Widower. Granddaughter Emma Price unmarried housekeeper 21yrs born Aymestry. John died 29 Feb 1868 aged 84yrs at Deerfold, Lingen. |
| | ANNERLEY | Unknown | Gunsmith | 1775: Annerley’s Gun Warehouse. No: 14, Small Street, Bristol. Taken from a list of metal workers in the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by the Temple Local History Society. I have no other information. |
| | CAUNTER ? | Henry | Gun maker Apprentice | 1851: Henry Caunter 15yrs, 22 Breton Side, Plymouth Parish of St Charles the Martyr. Born in Devon. With Thomas & Mary HOOKER(Gun maker). |
| | COLEMAN | Daniel | Gunsmith | 1846: Daniel Coleman, gun maker. Born about 1846, Whitwell,Hampshire, England. The 1861 UK census lists him as 15yrs, living at ?Node Hill, Carisbrooke, Hampshire; with uncle William and aunt Elizabeth Woolbridge plus his cousins. |
| | CALLOWAY | Thomas | Gunsmith | 1775: Thomas Calloway, gunsmith. No: 2, Key, now Quay Street, Bristol. Taken from a list of metal workers in the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by the Temple Local History Society. I have no other information. |
| | COLLIOTT | Hill | Gunsmith | 1775: Colliott Hill, gunmaker. No: 62, Redcliffe Street, Bristol. Taken from a list of metal workers in the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by the Temple Local History Society. I have no other information. |
| | COMPTON | John | Gunsmith & Whitesmith | 1784: John Compton. High Street, Winchester, Hampshire 1784 - 1792. See Whitesmiths Index. |
| | CUMING | William | Gunsmith | 1911: William Cuming. Seen on marriage of son William Barrons in Spreydon, Christchurch 1911. William's (snr) wife was Eliza Ann nee BARRONS. Contact me for full details. Contact me for full details by. |
| | DARRAN | Joseph (Jnr) | Gunsmith | 1822: Joseph Darran (Jnr). Gunsmith, armourer. Born about 1822, Chatham, Kent. The 1891 UK Census lists him as 69yrs, living at Rainham, Kent with wife Mary. A. 65yrs and son Alfred.G. Darren, 24yrs (coach builder). Joseph (Jnr) joined the 40th foot in 1840 as armourer sergeant. He was discharged 1862 and was gun maker in Essex (see 1871 census). In 1876 became an armourer in Chatham Kent for ten years and gave 32 years service as armourer to army. He later worked as a gunsmith, until his death 1899. Listed in the Whitesmiths Index, the Gunsmiths and the Military Indexes. Contact Paul by |
| | DARRAN | Joseph (Snr) | Gunsmith | 1784: Joseph Darran (Snr), whitesmith, gunsmith, armourer. Born 1784, Lancaster. Joseph joined the marines 1811 as a whitesmith became armourer in marines and in 1847 after 35 years became a gunmaker in Chatham Kent. Listed in the Whitesmiths Index, the Gunsmiths and the Military Indexes. Contact Paul by |
| | DOWNE | Robert | Whitesmith | 1791: Robert Downe, brightsmith, gun maker, clock maker. Born about 1791 in Bideford, Devon, England. The 1841 UK Census lists him as 50yrs, a brightsmith living in High Street, Bideford with wife Ann 45yrs. Children: Elizabeth 13yrs; Ella 9yrs; Henry 8yrs. Robert worked all his life on the High Street in Bideford. Genuki-Bideford shows him on two trade directories. Clock and watch maker 1830. Clock maker and gun maker 1857. Death cert shows he was a Master gunsmith, info given by a non-relative. If at Robert's death he was in business as a master gunsmith, surely this would mean he had to apprentice? Or would he just have been someone who repaired guns, which would not necessitate a license or apprenticeship? He is listed in the Brightsmith, Clockmaker & Gunsmith Indexes To share information please contact Pamela by |
| | DURY | Unknown | Gunsmith | 1959: The Dury family has been in the gunsmith trade in San Antonio and the South Texas region since 1959. To share Dury ancestry contact email |
| | EARL | Thomas | Gunsmith | 1841: Earl Thomas 20yrs, Meek (or Week) Street, Plymouth Parish of St.Charles the Martyr. Born in Devon. |
| | FALCONER | Duncan | Gunsmith | 1801: Duncan Falconer, gunsmith. Baptized 28 Jan. 1801 in Dunkeld, Perthshire, the son of Helen Simpson and Thomas Falconer (who was also a gunsmith). Directories and birth records of his children show that Duncan was a gunsmith in Dunkeld, Forfar, Angus and Coupar Angus. Around 1842 he emigrated to Toronto, in Canada West, to serve as a gunsmith and armourer for the British Ordnance Department. Directories show that he also maintained a private gunsmith business in Toronto. Around 1852, Duncan apparently retired from gunsmithing, and set up a nursery business with two of his sons in Perth County, Canada West. He died there in 1866. http://dunkeldfalconer.tribalpages.com/
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| | FALCONER | Thomas | Gunsmith | 1791: Thomas Falconer was a gunsmith in and near Dunkeld, Perthshire. He may also have been a blacksmith. There is no firm information about his birth and death, but he married Helen Simpson in Dunkeld on 19 March 1791. He was admitted as a burgess and guild brother in Edinburgh in 1804. His son Duncan, born in 1801 in Dunkeld, also became a gunsmith. http://dunkeldfalconer.tribalpages.com/ Contact David by |
| | GOLELOR | Edward | Gunsmith - Journeyman | 1841: Edward Golelor 65yrs, Stillman Street,---. Plymouth Parish of St Charles the Martyr. Born in Ireland?. Wife Mary 39yrs. |
| | HEARD | Robert | Gunsmith | 1807: Robert Heard, born 1807 Beaford. Son of the older Robert also worked as a gunsmith in Beaford Devon in 1839 (baptism of son Thomas) until 1871 From 1851 his address is given as The Gunsmith's Arms although he is not mentioned as a licencee on any census. Contact Hazel by . |
| | HEARD | Robert | Gunsmith | 1814: Robert Heard worked as a gunsmith in Beaford Devon in 1814 (baptism of son William until 1851 his brother George was also a gunsmith and brothers William & Edward were both blacksmiths. Contact Hazel by . |
| | HEARD | William | Gunsmith | 1775: William Heard, gunsmith. No: 95, Redcliffe Street, Bristol. Taken from a list of metal workers in the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by the Temple Local History Society. I have no other information. |
| | HINDE | William | Gunsmith | 1860: William Hinde was born about 1860 in Rampton, Nottinghamshire. He is listed in the 1881 Census as a journeyman Gunmaker in the household of Eliza West in East Retford, Notts. Information provided by John who is not related to these Wests but would be happy to help if he can,contact by . |
| | HOLLOWAY | James | Gunsmith - Journeyman | 1851: James Holloway 41yrs, Leechwell Street, Totnes , Devon. Born Birmingham-WAR. Wife Elizabeth 31yrs born Barnstaple-DEV. Children: William 6yrs, Charles 1y infant. |
| | HOOKER | Thomas | Gun maker | 1851: Thomas Hooker 45yrs, 22 Breton Side, Plymouth Parish of St Charles the Martyr. Born in Devon Wife Mary 45yrs born DEV. |
| | HORTON | John | Gunsmith,Blacksmith,Whitesmith | 1811: John Horton, gunsmith, master blacksmith/whitesmith, employs 2 men. Born about 1811, Ashburton, Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists him as 30yrs, at West Street, Ashburton; with wife Ann 30yrs and daughter Mary Ann 1yr. In 1851 John is 40yrs, still at West Street; Ann 40yrs. Children: Mary Ann 11yrs;Elizabeth 7yrs; Jane 5yrs. 1861: John is 50yrs; Ann 52yrs. Daughter Elizabeth 17yrs and son Henry 9yrs. Living at West Street with Mary Horton,70yrs, widow and house owner. 1871: John 60yrs (whitesmith; Ann 63yrs; son Henry 19yrs (whitesmith), still living at West Street. This family is listed in Blacksmiths of Devon, Whitesmith and Gunsmiths Indexes. |
| | INMAN | Thomas | Gunsmith | 1775: Thomas Inman, gunsmith. No: 2, St. John’s Bridge, Bristol. Taken from a list of metal workers in the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by the Temple Local History Society. I have no other information. |
| | JONES | Charles | Gunsmith - Journeyman | 1841: Charles Jones 35yrs, Stillman Street,---. Plymouth Parish of St Charles the Martyr. Born in Devon. |
| | LANCASTER | Charles (Jnr) | Gunsmith | 1822: Charles Lancaster (Jnr), born about 1822, St. Pancras London. A gunmaker,he had his own business in London. Census 1841: at new bond street ?17yrs old. Parents: Charles 50yrs(gun maker), Mary 45yrs. Siblings: Mary 20yrs, John 15yrs, Charlotte 9yrs. 1851: 29yrs, at 151 New Bond Street, St.Pancras,London, employing ?60 men. 1861: he is 39yrs, unmarried, living/working at 151 New Bond Street, St.Pancras,London, employing several men. 1871: 49yrs still at same address. Has “M” for married but no wife shown (transcription error); suspect he is still unmarried. If you have information to share please contact Tony by. |
| | LANCASTER | Charles (Snr) | Gunsmith | 1841: Charles Lancaster (Snr) 50yrs(gun maker). Born Middlesex. Wife Mary 45yrs. Children: Mary 20yrs, Charles 17yrs (?19yr - gun maker), John 15yrs, Charlotte 9yrs. If you have information to share please contact Tony by. |
| | LISLE | Thomas | Gunsmith | 1775: Thomas Lisle, gunstock maker. No: 35, Back Street, Bristol. Taken from a list of metal workers in the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by the Temple Local History Society. I have no other information. |
| | LONDON | Edward | Gunsmith | 1796: Edward London, gun maker. Born about 1796 in All Hallows, London Wall, London. The 1841 UK census lists him as 45yrs living at London Wall, London with wife Maria 45yrs. 1851 census Edward is 55yrs at 51 London Wall, London Gun maker & wife Maria 57yrs. 1861 Edward 65yrs, Maria 67yrs still at same address. 1871 census – not found them here. There is a report of an Edward London, a gunmaker, of London Wall who in 1734 appeared as a witness in a murder case. This Edward may have may have been Edwad’rs(born 1796) father or uncle or even grandfather. The only other reference I have is for Edward London gun maker of 51 London Wall being insured with the Sun Fire Office. Contact Paul by |
| | MORECOCK / MOORECOCK | William Charles | Gunsmith | 1870: William Charles Morecock, gunmaker. Born in London, about 1870 possibly White Chapel or, Bethnal Green. His family has moved to Birmingham area, where he Married. William emigrated, alone, to New Zealand, 1904, the extended family of William seemed to have strong links to the Gunmaking Trade. William died Wellington, New Zealand, in Hospital, age 74 years. Contact Mary by |
| | MORGAN | Rich. | Gunsmith | 1775: Rich. Morgan, gunsmith & victualler, The Cooper’s Inn. No: 32, Broad Street, Bristol. Taken from a list of metal workers in the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by the Temple Local History Society. I have no other information. |
| | PRESTON | George | Gunsmith | 1848: George Preston was born about 1848 in Louth, Linconshire. He is listed in the 1871 Census as a Gunmaker, boarding with George West (1823) in East Retford, Nottinghamshire. Information provided by John who is not related to these Wests but would be happy to help if he can,contact by . |
| | RAY | Thomas | Gunsmith | 1851: Thomas Ray was a gunsmith in 1851 and had been a gun stock maker in 1841 in Birmingham He was living in Summer Lane in 1851. Contact Hazel by . |
| | REDDALL | Mary & Sons | Gunsmiths | 1847: Mary & Sons Reddall. See Kellys Directory,Eversholt. Mrs Mary & Sons,gunmakers, Froxfield. 1847-1848 Post Office Driectory, Reddal,Mrs Mary & Sons, gunmakers. 1851: census Mary Reddall,Widow 71yrs, housekeeper. Mother of William 51yrs, unmarriee clockmaker & Thomas 42yrs unmarried, bellhanger. |
| | SYLVEN | Thomas | Gunsmith | 1824: Thomas Sylven, born about 1824 in Birmingham. He worked as a gunmaker for Charles Lancaster before setting up his own business in 1864 at 33 Leicester Square,and 10 Panton Street, Haymarket, London. Later moved to 44 Bedford Street off the Strand, London. He was known for converting muzzle loaders into breech loaders, and patented a design for a striker, for converting pin fire to centre fire. I think he retired about 1880 and died in Hastings Sussex at the age of 70yrs. If yu have information to share please contact Tony by. |
| | TUCKER | Trevor | Gunsmith | 1851: Trevfor Tucker 34yrs, a Lodger at Back Lane, Barnstaple, Devon. Born in Dorsetshire. |
| | VERCOMBE | Unkown | Gunsmith | 1775: Vercombe, --- (given name not recorded), gunsmith. No: 73, Lewin’s Mead, Bristol. Taken from a list of metal workers in the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by the Temple Local History Society. I have no other information. |
| | VERNCOMB | Hugh | Gunsmith | 1775: Hugh Verncomb, gunsmith. No: 21, Clare Street, Bristol. Taken from a list of metal workers in the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by the Temple Local History Society. I have no other information. |
| | WEST | Eliza | Gunsmith | 1843: Eliza West, gunsmith. Born about 1843 in Quadring, Lincolnshire, England. Eliza first appears in the 1871 Census as the second wife of George West (born 1823), Gun Maker, in East Retford, Nottinghamshire. By 1881 she is a Gunmaker in her own right, still in East Retford, where she also appears in 1891 as a Gunsmith. Contact George by |
| | WEST | Frederick Howlett | Gunsmith | 1854: Frederick Howlett West , gunsmith. Born 1854 and died 1922 Louth, Lincolnshire,. The 1861 UK census lists Frederick as 7yrs living in Louth. See Gunsmiths Index for his father George West plus siblings. Frederick is my great grandfather and I am curious about any relations in the Retford , Nottinghamshire, England area . He married Ellen Hugill in Ney Jersey, USA. Hoping someone can share information, thank you. Contact George by |
| | WEST | George (Jnr) | Gunsmith | 1847: George West (Jnr), gunsmith. Born about 1847, Louth, Lincolnshire, England. The 1851 UK census lists George as 4yrs old with parents gunsmith George (1823) and Mary Ann nee Howlett and siblings at Louth, Lincolnshire. In 1861 George (Jnr) is 14yrs, an apprentice with his father, still in Louth. Contact George by |
| | WEST | George (Snr) | Gunsmith | 1822: George West (Snr), gunsmith, bell hanger. Born about 1822 and died 1880 in East Retford , Nottinghamshire, England. George lived most of his life in Louth Lincolnshire. He and his first wife Mary Anne Howlett (born 1823-1859) had the following children: Amelia 1844-1930; George born 1846 (gunsmith); Henrietta born 1848; Susanna born 1850; Mary Ann born 1852; Fredrick Howlett (great grand father) 1854-1922 and William Edward born 1857. The 1851 UK census lists George (Snr) as 29yrs, living in Louth Lincolnshire with wife Mary Ann 27yrs and 4 of this children. Also listed is apprentice gunsmith Ebenezer 17yrs (born Fothebey, Lincs)and Mary Hornley 14yrs(house servant). The 1861 UK census lists George as 38yrs, widower, living at Louth, Lincolnshire with children: Amelia; George; Henrietta; Susanna; Mary Ann; Martha and Frederick. George and his second wife Eliza (gunsmith), had the following children: Cecil Max born 1866; Edith Mary born; 1869; George Henry born 1871; Frank Oldershaw born 1874; Margaret born 1877. Contact George by |
| | WILKINSON | James | Gunsmith | 1775: James Wilkinson, gunsmith. No: 14, Thomas Street, Temple, Bristol. Taken from a list of metal workers in the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by the Temple Local History Society. I have no other information. |
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