William Cockerill
William Cockerill (1759-1832)
1759 Born at Haslingden, Lancashire.
1787 Birth at Haslingden of son Charles James Cockerill
1790 Birth at Haslingden of son John Cockerill
c.1798 Started making carding machinery at Verviers, Belgium.[1]. His sons would eventually expand the business to become John Cockerill and Co.
1832 January 23rd. Died at Chateau de Behrensberg, Near Aix-la-Chapelle, France
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Sources of Information
- ↑ Public Ledger and Daily Advertiser - Saturday 28 September 1833