John Tredwell
John Tredwell (1805-1875), early railway contractor
1805 Born in Devizes the son of William Tredwell and his wife Elizabeth
1824 November 9th. Married(1) Elizabeth Skilliter (1803-1869)
1849 Bought Leigham Court House, Streatham
1870 Married(2) in Wandsworth to Maria Coxe (1823–1893)
1871 Living at Streatham Hotel, Leyham Court, Streatham: John Tredwell (age 66 born Devizes), Retired Contractor. With his wife Maria Tredwell (age 47 born Chalford, Glos.). Also his niece Eliza Skelleter (age 25 born Newbury, Berks). One visitor. Nine servants.[1]
1875 December 13th. Died. 'formerly chairman of the Harrogate Waterworks Co.' [2]
Buried in West Norwood Cemetery