John Crighton (2)
c.1845 Born in Salford, son of Duncan Crighton
Pupil at Fairbairn and Sons, then at W. and J. Galloway and Sons
Worked as foreman at Union Engineering Co for 4 years
c.1871 Formation of J. and R. Crighton
1881 John Crighton 36, Engineer employing 20 men and 8 boys, lived in Chorlton with Annie Crighton 37, Ada J. Crighton 11, James D. Crighton 9, Annie E. Crighton 8, Carles J. Crighton 6, Emma L. Crighton 3[1]
1884. John Crighton joined I Mech E
1885 of Messrs. J. and R. Crighton, Helena Street, Ancoats, Manchester.
1890 of Union Engineering Co., 2 Clarence Buildings, Booth Street, Manchester.
1896 of Messrs. Crighton and Co., 20 Exchange Buildings, St. Mary's Gate, Manchester.
1915 John Crighton age 78 died in Salford[2]
