| Surname | Given Name | Trade | History |
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| | BAINES | Charles | Blacksmith | 1827: Charles Baines was born in Utterby, Lincolnshire about 1827. He is listed in the 1851 Census in Holton-le-Clay as a Blacksmith. His wife, Mary was the daughter of the Blacksmith William West and his wife Elizabeth. He was in Grainsby in 1861 as an Agricultural Labourer, but in 1871, 1881 and 1891 he was in Middlesborough, Yorkshire as Blacksmith and Grocer. Also listed in Blacksmiths of Lincolnshire Index. For further information contact John by. |
| | BELL | William James | Blacksmith | 1871: William James Bell was born in Exeter, Devon. He moved to Middlesbrough some time between 1871 and 1879. He married in 1879 and his marriage certificate shows his occupation as Labourer. In the 1881, 1891 and 1901 censuses he is shown as being a Blacksmith and this is the occupation shown on his death certificate in 1908. The certificate also shows the address of the business as 70 CLarendon Road, Middlesbrough. |
| | BINNS | Joseph | Blacksmith-Master | 1855: Joseph Binns was my great grandfather, born 1855 in liversedge Yorkshire, England. Married to Annie Ineson in 1881. Had 3 sons,and 1 daughter lucy my grandmother. According to family talk should be 8 more sons.On 1901 census he was still in liversdge and stated as working own account. Contact Gilliam by. |
| | BOWLER | Samuel (Jnr) | Blacksmith | 1841: Samuel Bowler (Jnr) 15yrs, North Bierley, Yorkshire, England. Born: Yorkshire. See Blacksmiths of Yorkshire for parents Samuel & Sarah plus siblings Joel 20yrs, Benjamin 13yrs, Sarah 11yrs, Caroline 8yrs, Allen 5yrs, Alfred 1yr. Samuel (Jnr) is also listed in the Blacksmiths of Australia Index. To share information contact Terri by. |
| | BOWLER | Samuel (Snr) | Blacksmith | 1841: Samuel Bowler (Snr) 45yrs, North Bierley, Yorkshire, England. Born: Yorkshire. Wife: Sarah 45yrs. Children: Joel 20yrs, Samuel 15yrs (who later became a blacksmith and went to Australia in 1848), Benjamin 13yrs, Sarah 11yrs, Caroline 8yrs, Allen 5yrs, Alfred 1yr. See Blacksmiths of Yorkshire and Blacksmiths of Australia for son Samue (Jnr)l. To share information contact Terri by. |
| | CAY | Charles | Blacksmith | 1848: Charles Cay living at Silver Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire (see Directory for Bradford on Avon). Information sent anonymously |
| | COCKS / COX | Richard | Blacksmith | 1901: Richard Cox, blacksmith. My great grandfather, Richard Cox (spelling on 1901 census Cocks) was listed as a blacksmith in the 1901 census for Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England. Contact Maggie by. |
| | COX / COCKS | Richard | Blacksmith | 1901: Richard Cox, blacksmith. My great grandfather, Richard Cox (spelling on 1901 census Cocks) was listed as a blacksmith in the 1901 census for Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England. Contact Maggie by. |
| | DONKERSLEY | William (Willy) | Blacksmith | 1881: William (Willy) Donkerley aged 17yrs was a Blacksmith living in Batley. 1891: 27yrs,a Blacksmith living in Shadwell, Wetherby. 1901: 37yrs,a Blacksmith and employer living in Holbeck, Leeds. Wife: Annnie Sparling, married in 1890. They had 10 living children and emigrated to Canada in about 1910. Contact Dorothy by. |
| | DOUGLAS | Thomas | Blacksmith | 1823: Thomas Douglas, listed in Baine's 1823 trade directory. Grandfather, was a blacksmith at Easington in Yorkshire. Wife: Mary Munby, Banns read 05 Feb 1802. Contact great, great, great grand-daughter Robin by. |
| | FIELD | William | Blacksmith | 1786: William Field, born in 1786. Wife: Anness Forrrest, married at Thornhill parish church near Dewsbury, West Yorkshire in 1807. The Field family of Overton, then Meltham were blacksmiths for generations. His sons were James, Thomas, Stephen and John. William died a widower in his son Thomas's home at Millmoor, Meltham. Details are shown in the 1851, 1861 and 1871 censuses. Contact Barbara 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. |
| | GARVEY | Edward | Blacksmith | 1852: Edward Garvey born in Sunderland 1852. Worked as a blacksmith in Sunderland, Durham, England. In 1901 he worked as a blacksmith in Bainbridge, near Richmond Yorkshire. See 1901 census for wife Jane Ann Eleanor & list of several children. Edward is listed also in Blacksmiths of Durham Index. See Blacksmiths of USA & Canada Index for his sons John Andrew, Cecil Joseph Gt. Garvey & William Joseph Garvey, all three moved to Canada, some working as blacksmiths there. John Andrew joined the Canadian Overseas Force and is killed in the First World. For further information contact GG-Granddaughter Denise by. |
| | GOFF | Robert.J. | Blacksmith | 1874: Robert.J.Goff, Yorkshire. No other information given and information as sent anonymously |
| | GRAY | William | Blacksmith | 1851: William Gray 24yrs, Smith Hill, North Bierley. Born: Bradford -Yorkshire. Wife: Martha 24yrs born Bradford-Yorkshire. 1861: William (Blacksmith striker) Martha both 32yrs at 26 High Street, North Bierley. 1871: William (Blacksmith) & Martha both 44yrs, Smithy Hill (next door to Ruth Pickles & family), Horton.1881: William (Forge Blacksmith) & Martha both 54yrs at Smithy Hill. Children Samuel & Alice. Contact Kate by. |
| | GROOM | John | Blacksmith | 1848: John Groom, living at Silver Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire (see Directory for Bradford on Avon). |
| | GUNBY | John | Blacksmith, Whitesmith | 1844: John Gunby born 1844 Newark Nottinghamshire,UK. Died: circa 1899 Yorkshire. Wife:Sarah Beeston of Blyth Nottinghamshire,U.K. Listed in U.K. Census 1861,1871 working as blacksmith, whitesmith at Beaumond Rd., Newark. 1881:at Balby Cum Hexworth,Yorkshire. 1891:a blacksmiths at Cudworth Yorkshire. Also listed in Whitesmiths Index. Other Gunbys can be found if the Farriers Index, Whitesmiths Index & Blacksmiths of Yorkshire + Derbyshire + Nottinghamshire Indexes. Contact Lyz by. |
| | HUNT | David | Blacksmith | 1968: David Hunt was born in New Zealand in 1968 to Peter and Margaret Hunt. David currently is a working Blacksmith in North Yorkshire. Also listed in Blacksmiths of Australia and New Zealand Contact Wayne by. |
| | HUNT | John | Blacksmith | 1848: John Hunt, living at St.Margaret Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire (see Directory for Bradford on Avon). |
| | KENDALL | Fairbank | Blacksmith | 1842: Fairbank Kendall, blacksmith. Born 17th June 1842 in Thornton, Yorkshire, England. Parents: Thomas Kendall (blacksmith) & Ann nee Crabtree. Fairbank worked all his life as a blacksmith, emigrated to America in 1869 and settled for some years in Wisconsin, returning to England prior to the 1881 census. He died in 1935, at the age of 93. Contact Sue by |
| | KENDALL | Thomas | Blacksmith | "1815: Thomas Kendall, blacksmith. Baptised at Baildon on 16 April 1815 and died 17 July 1872 in Idle. Parents: Robert Mark & Mary nee Fairbank. Thomas worked as a Blacksmith in and around this area, certainly from the time of his marriage in 1839 until his death. Contact Sue by |
| | MILLSOM | Charles | Blacksmith | 1848: Charles Millsom, living near the Bridge, Bradford, West Yorkshire (see Directory for Bradford on Avon). |
| | MITCHELL / MITCHEL | John | Blacksmith | 1798: John Mitchell (Mitchel) ,a blacksmith. Wife: Sarah nee Craven, married 17 May 1798. Daughter: Jane Mitchell (she married Joseph Briggs. According to death records all are from Yorkshire. Contact Frank by. |
| | MORLEY | George Oliver | Blacksmith | George Oliver Morley, was an agricultural engineer, or in other words a blacksmith, my great-grandad was also a blacksmith and invented a plough called the Morley plough. They were from Beeford in East Yorkshire. Contact Kathy by. |
| | NEWTON | John | Blacksmith & Wheelwright | 1859: John Newton, blacksmith & wheelwright. Born 1859 in Earlsheaton, Dewsbury, Yorkshire, England. Married Martha Clafton in 1881 & they emigrated to Canada soon after but returned when Martha was homesick. They lived in Low Road Hanging Heaton, and later on Commonside Hanging Heaton where he ran the Smithy, his sign read "John Newton Wheelwight and Smith Hanging Heaton" For the images provided, see the LINK "Interesting Stories" on the homepage of this website. John is also listed in the Wheelwrights Index. They had 4 children only 2 survived- Eliza and Herbert. Eliza's daughter Ida Morton was my grandma. Herbert served in WW1 he survived that and died the day before I was born in 1955. Ida married John Shannon at Ebenezer Chapel Hanging Heaton. Hanging Heaton is a small village on the hillside above Dewsbury and Batley West Yorkshire. To share information contact John by |
| | RAYNER | William | Blacksmith | 1781: William Rayner was born 30 October 1781 in Yeadon. Blacksmith at Ilkley in 1807; Burley-in-Wharfedale 1808-1832; Timble 1832-1841; Burley-in-Wharfedale 1841-1866. Died Tanners Fold 3rd June 1866. Contact Barbara by. |
| | ROBSON | Richard Hessell | Blacksmith & Carriage maker | Richard Hessell Robson. The Robson family were blacksmiths in Pocklington for over 40 years. Is also listed in Cartwrights Index. To share information contact Brian by. |
| | SIMPSON | David | Blacksmith & Farrier | 1831: David Simpson, blacksmith from Yorkshire. Born 5th April 1831, Kildwick. Parents: John Simpson and Elizabeth Whitaker. David married Ellen Robinson in 1852, Kildwick. They had 3 children, only one survived to adulthood. Ellen died and the remaining child, Sarah was raised by Ellen's mother. David emmigrated to Australia and remarried. He married Elizabeth Ferrier in 1875. David is recorded as plus in the Farriers Index. Contact Margaret by. |
| | SIMPSON | George | Blacksmith | 1821: George Simpson, blacksmith of Yorkshire. Born on the 19th June 1821 at Kildwick. Parents: John Simpson & Elizabeth Whitaker. George married Mary Laycock at Kildwick in 1844. They had 4 children. Mary died young and three children were raised by her parents, the 4th having died as a baby. George died in 1854. He was recorded as a blacksmith in the 1841 census. Contact Margaret by. |
| | SIMPSON | James | Blacksmith | 1841: James Simpson, blacksmith from Yorkshire. Born: 12th May 1841, Kildwick, Yorkshire, England. Parents: John Simpson and Elizabeth Whitaker. After emmigrating to Australia he married Theresa Gertrude Hansbrow in 1862, Dubbo, NSW. They had 4 children (one stillborn). James died in 1894, Annandale, NSW, Australia and Theresa his wife died in 1876, Hay, NSW. Listed in both the Blacksmiths of Yorkshire and Australia Indexes. Contact Margaret by. |
| | SIMPSON | John | Blacksmith | 1793: John Simpson, a blacksmith. Born in 1793, Cracoe,(Rylstone) Yorkshire. He came with his family to Kildwick between 1800 and 1810. His father, William was the blacksmith at Kildwick and he in turn took over his fathers business at The Smithy on the corner, opposite the White Lion Hotel. John married Elizabeth Whitaker in 1815, they had 13 children. John died in 1889, Bingley, Yorkshire, at the home of one of his daughters. Many of John's sons also became blacksmiths and some took their craft to Australia. Listed in both the Blacksmiths of Yorkshire and Australia Indexes. Contact Margaret by . |
| | SIMPSON | Joseph | Blacksmith | 1819: Joseph Simpson, blacksmiths O Yorkshire. Born on the 19th May 1819 at Kildwick. He was the twin brother to Mary Simpson. Parents: John Simpson and Elizabeth Whitaker. Joseph married Margaret Overend in 1847. He is recorded as a blacksmith in 1841 census. Joseph and Margaret emmigrated to Australia and raised their family in Deniliquin, NSW, Australia. Joseph carried his blacksmith business there. They had 7 children. Joseph died in 1886, Deniliquin, NSW, Australia, and his wife Margaret also died in 1886, but in Melbourne, Vic, Australia. Listed in both the Blacksmiths of Yorkshire and Australia Indexes. Contact Margaret by. |
| | SIMPSON | Thomas | Blacksmith & Farrier | 1835: Thomas Simpson, blacksmith & farrier. Born on the 26th April 1835, Kildwick, Yorkshire, England. Parents: John Simpson and Elizabeth Whitaker. He was recorded as a Smith and Farrier in the 1851 census. After emmigrating to Australia he married Mary Ann Stowell. They married in 1858 in Deniliquin, NSW, Australia. They had 8 children. Thomas died in 1905 in Kalgoorlie, WA, Australia. Listed in both the Blacksmiths of Yorkshire and Australia Indexes plus the Farriers Index. Contact Margaret by. |
| | SIMPSON | William | Blacksmith | 1763: William Simpson, blacksmith. Born circa 1763. Wife: Betty Gill, married in Giggleswick, North Yorkshire, England. They had 4 children born in Rylestone. Between 1800 and 1810 he moved with his family to Kildwick in Yorkshire. He took up the little blacksmith shop on the corner, opposite the White Lion Inn and worked their until he died aged 80, in 1843. It is possible William did his apprenticeship either in Kirkby Malham or Arncliffe, have not been able to find any details on that yet. His son took over the business after he died. The Blacksmith shop is still there but is now a tapestry/craft shop. Contact Margaret by. |
| | SIMPSON | William | Blacksmith | 1817: William Simpson, blacksmith from Yorkshire. Born on the 18th March 1817 in Kildwick. Parents: John Simpson and Elizabeth Whitaker.
At the age of 22yrs he married Margaret Jackson, they were married at Otley, Yorkshire on the 12th August 1839. The 1841 census shows Williams occupation as a blacksmith. The family immigrated to Australia, where they raised there large family. William died in 1874, Deniliquin, NSW, Australia. Margaret, his wife died in 1896 also in Deniliquin. Listed in both the Blacksmiths of Yorkshire and Australia Indexes. Listed in both the Blacksmiths of Yorkshire and Australia Indexes. Contact Margaret by. |
| | STEWART | John Thomas | Whitesmith, Tinsmith, Blacksmith & Bell hanger | 1860: John Thomas Stewart, born 1860 in Hatfield,Yorkshire. Died in 1928 in Wallasea. Married Jane Elizabeth Alderson, Richmond,Yorkshire, and they had eight children. His grandson has copyof his Indentures dated 24 August 1874 on his 14th birthday. His parents were William Stewart 1828 and Charlotte Smith 1827 both from Yorkshire. Listed in the Blacksmiths of Yorkshire, Whitesmiths and Interesting Stories Indexes. Contact Eric by. |
| | SUMMERS | George | Blacksmith | 1848: George Summers, living at Pippit Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire (see Directory for Bradford on Avon). |
| | 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. Mashsall West and others of the WEST family, are listed in indexes for Wheelwrights, Iron Workers & Blacksmiths of Lincolnshire, Lancashire & Yorkshire. For further information contact John by. |
| | 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 Lancashire and in the Iron workers Index. David is a 2 x Great grandfather of mine. Contact Bryan by. |
| | WOOD | Thomas | Blacksmith | 1800: Thomas Wood, blacksmith. Born about 1800 in Yorkshire, England. Married 1824 in South Dalton and died between 1861 & 1871. Contact Teresa by |
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