Grace's Guide To British Industrial History

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Thomas Twyford (1827-1872)

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Thomas Twyford (1827–1872)

1827 Born, son of William Twyford

1849 He had established two earthenware factories, the Bath Street works in Hanley and the Abbey works in Bucknall. In 1849 he began the manufacture of sanitary goods at the Bath Street works (including making wash-basins and water closet pans) building up a substantial trade and exporting to markets across Europe and to the United States.

1861 Living at 24 Market Street, Stoke-on-Trent: Thomas Twyford (age 34 born Hanley), Earthenware Manufacturer. With his wife Sarah Twyford (age 33 born Tunstall) and four children; Thomas Twyford (age 11 born Hanley); Sarah Ann Twyford (age 9 born Worcester); Albert John Twyford (age 5 born Hanley); and Robert James Twyford (age 1 born Hanley).[1]

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Sources of Information

  1. 1861 Census