Charles Portway
Charles Portway (c1829-1909) of C. Portway and Son and T. H. P. Dennis and Co
Born the son of George Portway ( -1868), National Provincial Bank Manager.
1852 Takes over the business of C. King, in Halstead. Tinning, Brazing, Wire fencing and smith's Work.[1]
1853 Married (1) at Tendring to Emma Elizabeth Harvey
1873 Patent. '2426. And Thomas Hungate Preston Dennis and Charles Portway, both of Chelmsford, in the county of Essex, Horticultural Engineers, have given the like notice in respect of the invention of "an improved glass orchard or greenhouse."'[2]
1881 Living at High Street, Halsead, Essex: Charles Portway (age 52 born Bury St Edmunds), Ironmonger and Stove Maker employing 17 men and 8 boys. With his wife Emma Edith Portway (age 25 born Halstead) and their two children Harry H. Portway (age 23 born Halstead), Ironmonger, and Ethel Portway (age 18 born Halstead). Also a visitor. Two servants.[3]
1888 Married (2) at Hove to Frances Hammond
1909 Died, of Halstead.
1909 Sale of 'The Croft', Halstead.[4]
See Also
Sources of Information
- ↑ Chelmsford Chronicle - Friday 26 March 1852
- ↑ The London Gazette Publication date:18 November 1873 Issue:24036 Page:5078
- ↑ 1881 Census
- ↑ Chelmsford Chronicle - Friday 01 October 1909