Matthew Wells
Matthew Wells (c1836-1907) of Matthew Wells and Co
1860 Established oil business in Manchester.
1869 Matthew Wells, of Hardman-street, in the city of Manchester, Oil Merchant, left in the office of the Chief Registrar of the Court of Bankruptcy a list of his debts and liabilities, and a statement of his property and credits, as required by the Bankruptcy Amendment Act, 1868.[1]
1871 Messrs Fairbairn and Wells patented their first screw thread-forming machine.
1871 Living at 49 Craven Lane, Newton, Manchester: Matthew Wells (age 35 born Ireland), Oil Merchant and Drysalter. With his wife Mary Wells (age 32 born Ireland) and their four children; Jane Wells (age 9 born Ireland); Matthew H. Wells (age 4 born Dirley, Ches.); Lutton W. Wells (age 1 born Newton); and Caroline Wells (age 4 months born Newton). One servant.[2]
1901 Living at Broomfield Road, Sale: Matthew Wells (age 65 born Ireland), Oil Merchant Colour - Employer. With his wife Helen Wells (age 49 born Hull) and his daughter Emma Wells (age 29 born Newton Heath). Two servants.[3]
1907 Died. 'Mr. Matthew Wells, late of Broomfield, Wardle road. Sale, has died at Marple. Mr. Wells, who was for six years - from 1894 to 1900 - Liberal representative of St. John's Ward in the Manchester City Council.'[4]