Alfred Tylor
Alfred Tylor, geologist
1824 Born in London, son of Joseph Tylor, brass founder, and his wife, Harriett
c.1840 Joined the family business but also continued his studies.
1850 Married Isabella Harris of Stoke Newington
1851 Alfred was a brazier. Birth of son Joseph John Tylor in Stoke Newington[1]
Took major part in running the business (presumably what became J. Tylor and Sons) on his father's early death
1857 His daughter Alberta was born[2]
1862 Birth of daughter Isabella Mc'Ivor[3]
1863 Gained Freedom of the City of London
1871 Brassfounder, living in Carshalton, with Isabella Taylor (sic) 48, Joseph John Taylor 21, Juliet Mary 18, Alfred Edward 15, Helena Louisa 13, Isabella McIvor 8, Mary Delamere 5[4]
Also devoted himself to studies of anatomy and geology
Presented 17 papers to the Royal Society, mostly on aspects of geology.
Wrote several books
1875 Brassfounder and engineer, living in Carshalton[5]
1884 Living in Carshalton.[6] Died shortly after returning from a trip to USA
See Also
Sources of Information
- Biography in the DNB