William Kenworthy
From Graces Guide
1802 William Kenworthy was born at Glossop Dale in Derbyshire (or possibly Denton near Manchester)
As a young boy he worked in a Spinning Mill
1826 He moved to Preston taking a position at Oxendale’s Mill in the spinning room. He was later appointed manager of the spinning mill.
His next appointment was at Rodgett’s Mill, Bow-lane, Preston. Here again he was made manager of the spinning department. Here he met James Bullough
At Brookhouse Mills, Kenworthy, together with James Bullough, made many improvements to the weaving and spinning machines. W. H. Hornby was so impressed with Kenworthy that he was made a partner in the firm, and he remained one until his death in 1856.
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