George Hamilton Kenrick
George Hamilton Kenrick (1850–1939)
of A. Kenrick and Sons, Spon Lane, Westbromwich ; and Whetstone, Somerset Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham.
1850 Born in Edgbaston, son of Timothy and Maria Kenrick[1]
Worked for 2 years with Nettlefold and Chamberlain
Then joined the family firm, Archibald Kenrick and Sons, as an assistant manager.
1873 Became a managing partner of the firm; he was a cousin of the two senior partners, John Arthur Kenrick and William Kenrick; he became responsible for the day-to-day commercial management.
1875 Joined I Mech E
George had a strong interest in education for many years and was responsible for several significant initiatives.
1904 Elected to the City council
1908-9 Lord Mayor of Birmingham (a position previously held by 3 of his brothers-in-law and a cousin).
1909 Received a knighthood[2]
By 1930 Sir George Hamilton Kenrick was chairman of the company.
1939 Died in King's Norton[3]
See Also
Sources of Information
- Mechanical Engineer Records