William Hawes
William Hawes (1805-1885), of Hawes Soap Factory, close personal friend of Isambard Kingdom Brunel
1805 Born the son of Benjamin Hawes
1829 William Hawes of Old Barge House, Bankside, Soap Manufacturer, became a member of the Institution of Civil Engineers.[1] but remained a member for only a short time.
1833 married Anna Cartwright in Westminster[2]
1841 William Hawes 36, soap maker, lived in Bloomsbury with Anna Hawes 26, Anna Hawes 6, Emma Hawes 5, Ellen Hawes 2, Jessie Hawes 3, Charles Hawes 8 Months[3]
1851 As Chairman of the Australian Royal Mail Co he asked Isambard Kingdom Brunel to advise on the design of 2 steamships that were built by John Scott Russell.
1863 Mr. William Hawes, F.G.S., was Chairman of the Society of Arts
1881 Wm. Hawes 75, retired merchant, lived in Bloomsbury with Anna Hawes 66, Rose Hawes 37[4]
1885 Died; buried in Highgate Cemetery.[5]
See Also
Sources of Information
- A Biographical Dictionary of Civil Engineers in Great Britain and Ireland