Samuel Griffin
Samuel Griffin (c1847-1929) of S. Griffin and Co and Griffin Engineering Co
c1847 Born
Samuel Griffin served an apprenticeship in Taunton
Designed the six-stroke I/C engine
1871 Living at 2 Lambridge Street, Bath (age 24 born Taunton), Engineering Master employing 7 men and 2 boys. With his parents John (age 60 born West Pennard, Somerset), Gardner and Elizabeth (age 50 born Taunton). [1]
1881 Living at 2 Walcot Terrace, bath (age 33 born Taunton), Mechanical Engraver employing 15 men and 2 boys. With wife Charlotte (age 33 born London). One servant, a lodger and a visitor. [2]
1891 Living at Weston View, Bath (age 43 born Taunton), Engineer (Civil) and Employer. With wife Charlotte (age 43 born London). One servant. n[3]
1901 Living at Monk Rosa Villa, Bath (aged 52 born Taunton), Mechanical Engineer and Employer. With wife Charlotte (aged 52 born London). One servant. [4]
1922 Samuel Griffin retired in 1922
1929 Died at Bath aged 82. 'Mr. Samuel Griffin, of Monte Rosa, Wells Road, Bath, late managing director of the Griffin Engineering Co., Ltd., now the Stanley Engineering Co., Ltd.'[5]