| Surname | Given Name | Trade | History |
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| | ALLISON | George | Blacksmith | 1804: George Allison, blacksmith. Born 1804, he was the village Blacksmith at Wimmarleigh, Nr Garstang, Lancashire where he lived with wife Ellen nee Hornby and their family. He employed 3 other Blacksmiths and also apprentices. His brother Robert Hornby born 1807 also of Wimmarleigh was also a Blacksmith. To share information contact Eileen by. |
| | ANDREW | Peter | Blacksmith | 1851: Peter Andrew, blacksmith at Peel Green Lancashire 1851; Swinton 1854 to 1868. Contact Anthony by |
| | ASHWORTH | John | Blacksmith | 1828: John Ashworth, Blacksmith of Lancashire. Taken from the Pigot and Co's National and Commericial Directory dated 1828-29. Address Drake Lane, Rochdale, Lancashire |
| | BARRATT | John | Blacksmith | 1828: John Barratt, Blacksmith of Lancashire. Taken from the Pigot and Co's National and Commericial Directory dated 1828-29. Address Reed Yard, Rochdale, Lancashire. |
| | BENTLEY | John | Blacksmith | 1828: John Bentley, Blacksmith of Lancashire. Taken from the Pigot and Co's National and Commericial Directory dated 1828-29. Address Buersall, Rochdale, Lancashire. |
| | BIRD | Richard (Dick) | Blacksmith | 1800 -1900: Richard (dick)Bird. I would like to find out more about a blacksmith at Earnshaw Bridge Leyland, Lancashire, called Dick Bird who worked as local blacksmith and lived in the area around late 1800's to early 1900's. Contact Richard by. |
| | BROADBENT | Joseph | Blacksmith | 1861: Joseph Broadbent 42yrs, at Ardwick, Lancashire, England. Born Openshaw, Lancashire; Wife Ann 33yrs, born Bolton, Lancashire. |
| | BROADLEY | James | Blacksmith | 1723: James Broadley , blacksmith. Baptised at Church Kirk 20th March 1723/24 as the illegitimate son of Ellen Broadley and John Birtwill/Birtwistle who had married Ellen's sister Jennet on 2 Sep 1723. James's children's baptisms at Haslingden name him as blacksmith of Baxenden or Accrington. His grandfather, John Broadley made a will 23rd October 1733 leaving "James Broadley alias Birtwistle son of Ellin Dugdale my daughter the sum of three pounds and one cupboard". Contact Marie by. |
| | CLEGG | John | Blacksmith | 1828: John Clegg, Blacksmith of Lancashire. Taken from the Pigot and Co's National and Commericial Directory dated 1828-29. Address Hunters Lane, Rochdale, Lancashire. |
| | CUNILIFFE | John | Blacksmith | 1761: John Cunliffe, a blacksmith. Born in circa 1761. He married Sarah Ormerod on 6 January 1794 in Newchurch St. Nicholas, Chapelry of Haslingden. John died aged 78yrs in January 1840 and was buried 27 January 1840 in Newchurch in Rossendale, Lancashire. Aged 78. Sarah Ormerod was born circa 1769 in Rawtenstall. She was an Innkeeper. Children: James born 1794, Mary born 1797, John born 1799, Betty born 1803, Henry born 1806 (see Blacksmiths of Lancashire Index), Joseph born abt.1814 & Jane born abt. 1819. Contact Tony by. |
| | CUNLIFFE | Henry | Blacksmith | 1806: Henry Cunliffe, a blacksmith. Born: 1806, Norfolk, England. See Blacksmiths of Lancashire Index for parents John (born abt.1761) & Sarah nee Ormerod plus several siblings The 1841 Census records Henry (?still single) at the Bishops Blaize Inn, Rawtenstall, aged 35. To share information contact Tony by. |
| | DOWNS | Isaac | Blacksmith & Wheelwright | 1816: Isaac Downs, a farmer's son was born 13th October 1816. Wife Elizabeth Hopwood, married 1842. He was a Master Blacksmith living and working at Manchester Road, Heaton Norris, Stockport (this being Lancashire in the first half of the century and Cheshire in the latter half). Two of Isaac's sons became blacksmiths, and one became a wheelwright. Isaac died in 1872, but his wife and sons were still running the business in 1891. Also listed in Blacksmiths of Cheshire Index & Wheelwrights Index. Contact Val by. |
| | GARDOM | John | Blacksmith? | 1857: John Gardom, born about 1857. Father, John Gardom. I understand there was such gentleman responsible for work at Chatsworth House, Derbyshire and Castle Howard, Yorkshire in the late 1600's, and yet I've not been able to find any details. Listed in the Blacksmiths of Derbyshire, Lancashire & Yorkshire Indexes. If you can help please contact Simon by. |
| | GARDOM | John William | Blacksmith? | 1893: John William Gardom, born 28 Feb 1893, Manchester, Lancashire, England. Died 21 May 1974, Ripley, Derbyshire. Father, John Gardom. See also Blacksmiths of Derbyshire. To share information contact Simon by. |
| | GREEN | Jeremiah | Blacksmith | 1779: Jeremiah Green, born circa 1779 in Oldham, Lancashire, England. Married Ann Marshall on 2 April 1804. Resided at Greenacres Moor in Oldham Lancashire. Jeremiah died 15 March 1835 in Oldham. Son William born 1807(blacksmith). Contact Debbie by. |
| | GREEN | William | Blacksmith | 1807: WilliamGreen, born 1807. Christened circa 30 August 1807. Died: 18 Oct 1881. Father: Jeremiah Green (Blacksmith). Wife Alice Rhodes married 1830. The 1851 census says he resided at 41 Greenacres Rd Oldham Lancashire occupation stated as Blacksmith. In 1871 census he resided at 7 Greenacres Old Rd. Occupation Bolt Manufacturer employing 5 men and 4 boys. Contact Debbie by. |
| | HALLIDAY | Samuel | Blacksmith | 1845: Samuel Halliday, blacksmith. Born in 1845 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland and in 1871 was living at 10 Harding Street, in the parish of All Souls, Manchester, England. Wife: Sarah Ann nee Milner, and his three children Selina, Sarah and son Arthur. To share information contact Eileen by. |
| | HULM | Richard | Blacksmith | 1820: Richard Hulm was born 3 Aug 1820 in Bootle cum Lineacre, Lancashire, parents John and Isabella Hulm. Richard married Elizabeth Tinsley 15 Sep 1839 in Liverpool.They had 10 children. Richard died in 1886. Contact Shirley by. |
| | INGHAM | Isaac | Blacksmith | 1828: Isaac Ingham, Blacksmith of Lancashire. Taken from the Pigot and Co's National and Commericial Directory dated 1828-29. Address Church Lane, Rochdale, Lancashire. |
| | JACKSON | William | Blacksmith | 1812: William jackson, born circa 1812 in Cheshire Altrincham. Lived and worked in Hulme Manchester. He may have been working on the railways and viaducts as they were being built around that time. The 1851 and 1861 census show him living on Earl Street with his wife Sarah and their 6 children. Contact Susan by. |
| | JACKSON | William | Blacksmith | 1829: William Jackson, born 1829, Salford. H e was working as a blacksmith in Manchester at the same time as the other William Jackson (listed this page). Maybe the two Williams were related in some way. He may have been working on the railways and viaducts as they were being built around that time. Contact Susan by. |
| | JOHNSTON | James | Blacksmith | 1821: James Johnston, born 1821 in Middlesex. By 1841 he was living in Manchester working as a Blacksmith until his death in 1887. Contact Jane by. |
| | KERSHAW | John | Blacksmith | 1828: John Kershaw, Blacksmith of Lancashire. Taken from the Pigot and Co's National and Commericial Directory dated 1828-29. Address School Lane, Rochdale, Lancashire. |
| | KIRK | Thomas | Blacksmith | 1765: Thomas Kirk born 25th Aug 1765 (see Goosnargh Parish Register)Thomas son of John Kirk of Whittingham. Married 5th July 1791 to Ann Helme(x) of the Parish of Preston by Banns. Death: possibly 16th June 1802. Contact Glen by. |
| | LAWSON | Robert | Blacksmith | 1842: Robert Lawson, born circa 1842-1844 at Aughton or Bickerstaffe, Lancashire. Married Ellen Hesketh 16 Mar 1863 at Aughton. |
| | LEACH | Robert | Blacksmith | 1828: Robert Leach, Blacksmith of Lancashire. Taken from the Pigot and Co's National and Commericial Directory dated 1828-29. Address Shaw Clough, Rochdale, Lancashire |
| | LIVESAY | Robert | Blacksmith | 1828: Robert Livesay, Blacksmith of Lancashire. Taken from the Pigot and Co's National and Commericial Directory dated 1828-29. Address Church Lane, Rochdale, Lancashire. |
| | LIVESAY | Thomas | Blacksmith | 1828: Thomas Livesay, Blacksmith of Lancashire. Taken from the Pigot and Co's National and Commericial Directory dated 1828-29. Address Toad Lane, Rochdale, Lancashire. |
| | MOORE | John | Blacksmith | 1881: John Moore, blacksmith & iron worker. Born Ireland, County Ros Common. The 1881 census lists him as 20yrs old, labourer at the iron works; lodging at 2 Seymour Street, Manchester. 1891: he is a blacksmiths striker; aged 30yrs, living at 30 Joynson Street, Salford, Lancaster, Lancashire; with wife Mary 32yrs born Belfast, Ireland. Children: Margaret 6yrs, John 5yrs, Florence 5 months infant (all born Broughton Lanes, Salford). In 1901 they are at the same address, John 40yrs (blacksmith), Mary 42yrs. Children: Margaret (Maggie) 16yrs, John 15yrs(driver), Florence 10yrs, Thomas 7yrs, Joseph 2yrs. The 1911 census has them living at 36 Mildred Lane, Broughton. John 50yrs (iron worker, blacksmith striker) Mary 51yrs, Florrie 20yrs,single(shirt maker), Thomas 16yrs (clerk), Joseph 12yrs(school). |
| | PINNINGTON | Robert | Blacksmith | 1861: Robert Pinnington, blacksmith living at 151, Houghton Street, Prescot, Lancashire, England. His son John Pinnington and son-in-law John Rimmer were employed as watchmakers (See Clock & Watchmakers Index) . I believe a manufacturer of clocks and watches existed at this time in Houghton Street. Any information of either the Pinnington or Rimmer families will be appreciated.Contact John by. |
| | POLLARD | James | Blacksmith | 1809: JAmes Pollard, born circa1809 in Habergham Eaves, Burnley, Lancashire. Census of 6th Jun 1841 he was a blacksmith at Pickup Delph, Habergham Eaves, Lancashire, UK. Census of 30 March 1851 he was a blacksmith at 6 Stone Delph, Habergham Eaves, Burnley, Lancashire, UK. Died: 15th July 1851. Wife: Ellen Aldersonand. Had eight children: John, Richard, Thomas, James, Alderson, Mary A, Margaret, and William. Contact Kelly by. |
| | PORTER | James | Blacksmith | 1820: James Porter, born circa 1820, Liverpool, Lancahsire. Died Liverpool circa 1893. 1851: living at Summerseat, Kirkdale Liverpool, 1858: living at 73 Fleet street, Liverpool. Married 3 times, one wife Elizabeth(Jones), with whom he had son William (1858-1941). Contact Michael by. |
| | PUGH | Richard | Blacksmith | 1780: Richard Pugh born circa 1780 listed as a "Smith" on sons baptism record in parish church St Nicholas Liverpool 1802 see other Pugh descendants. Listed in both Blacksmiths of Lancashire and Whitesmiths Indexes. See the Whitesmiths Index for other family members. Contact Marion by. |
| | SNELSON | John | Blacksmith | 1823: John Snelson, blacksmith. Born 1823, Witton-cum-Twambrooks, Northwich, Cheshire., England 1841- engineer app then moved to Manchester Lancashire. 1851-1871 a blacksmith in Manchester Lancashire. Listed in both Blacksmiths of Cheshire & Blacksmiths of Lancashire Indexes. Contact Carol by. |
| | THOMPSON | John | Blacksmith | 1820: John Thompson, blacksmith. Born about 1820, Lancashire, England. Parents: Richard Thompson(born abt. 1791 ) and Mary (born abt. 1791) Wife: Sarah WELCH. In 1843, living in Sovereign Street, Pendleton. Children: Thomas born 27 September 1843 in Pendleton, Lancashire. He was a Master Clogger. Thomas married Hannah PLATT on 29 December 1861 in St. Pauls Church, Parish of Paddington, County of Lancaster. The address given was Bernard St, Pendleton. Contact Tony by. |
| | THRELFALL | John | Blacksmith | 1764: John Threlfall, blacksmith. Born 1764. Died 1836. He was the village Blacksmith at Woodplumpton, Nr Preston, Lancashire. where he lived with his wife Peggy (Margaret Dewhurst) and 12 children. He was 72 years of age when he died at Claughton, Nr Preston. To share information contact Eileen by. |
| | WEST | Arthur.M. | Blacksmith | 1881: Arthur M. West was born in Middlesborough, Yorkshire, about 1881. Parents, Marshall and Jane West. He is listed in the 1901 Census as a Blacksmith in Manchester, Lancs. See others from the WEST family who are listed in indexes for Wheelwrights, Iron Workers & Blacksmiths of Lincolnshire, Lancashire & Yorkshire. For further information contact John by. |
| | WEST | Marshall | Blacksmith | 1846: Marshall West was born about 1846 in Beelsby. Parents, William and Elizabeth West. He is listed in the 1861 Census as a Blacksmith's Apprentice in Beelsby. in 1871 he is in Linthorpe, Yorks., as a Blacksmith, in 1881 in Manchester as a Whitesmith and Gasfitter, in 1891 in Manchester as a Blacksmith, General, and in 1901, still in Manchester, as a Blacksmith. See Marshall again plus others from the WEST family who are listed in indexes for Wheelwrights, Iron Workers & Blacksmiths of Lincolnshire, Lancashire & Yorkshire. For further information contact John by. |
| | WHITESIDE | John | Blacksmith | 1736: John Whiteside, born about 1736, possibly in Marton, Lancashire. He was a blacksmith in Lytham, Lancashire, from about 1761 until 1812. Contact Sandy at. |
| | WHITESIDE | John | Blacksmith | 1814: John Whiteside, born 6th Dec 1814 in Lytham, Lancashire, England. He was a blacksmith from about 1833 to about 1861. Contact Sandy at. |
| | WHITESIDE | Joseph | Blacksmith | 1761: Joseph Whiteside, born 18 January 1761 in Lytham, Lancashire, England. He was a blacksmith from about 1783 until 1838. Contact Sandy at. |
| | WHITESIDE | Richard | Blacksmith - Master | 1785: Richard Whiteside, born 19 Sept.1785 in Lytham, Lancashire. He was a blacksmith from about 1814 to 1862. Contact Sandy at. |
| | WILSON | David | Blacksmith & Iron Moulder | 1820: David WIlson, born 1820 place not sure, but almost certain to be Scotland. In 1844 he is named on the birth certificate as the father (David Scotland) to a child (born in Whitby, North Yorkshire) of Hannah Bryan - his occupation is BLACKSMITH. in 1846 he married Hannah Bryan in Whitby, North Yorkshire. His marriage certificate shows him as David Wilson Scotland, bachelor aged 27yrs, an Iron Moulder, living at Baxtergate, Whitby,Nth.Yorkshire. On the 1851 census he is listed as David Wilson aged 30,an Iron Moulder, in Lower Bent, Oldham (ref A0180) with wife Hannah 26yrs. Children: Mary 2yrs & Elizabeth 1 month infant. Elizabeth's birth certificate for 20/01/1851 also gives David's surname as Wilson and his occupation as IRON MOULDER Elizabeth was born in Wigan. Also listed in Blacksmiths of Yorkshire and in the Iron workers Index. David is a 2 x Great grandfather of mine. Contact Bryan by. |
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