William Rathbone Greg
From Graces Guide
William Rathbone Greg (1809–1881), industrialist and writer
1809 Born at Quarry Bank House, Styal, Cheshire, the youngest son of Samuel Greg (1758–1834) and his wife, Hannah Lightbody (1766–1828). His elder brothers included Robert Hyde Greg (1795–1875) and Samuel Greg (1804–1876).
1827 his father purchased Hudcar Mill, Bury, which William was to manage by way of apprenticeship to the family partnership
1830 Became a partner in Samuel Greg and Co.
1832 Assumed sole responsibility for Hudcar Mill on his father's retirement
1850 Other matters distracted William, so Hudcar Mill was nearly bankrupt by the time it was sold.
For the next six years he supported himself entirely by writing.
1856 Took up position in the Civil Service
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Sources of Information
- Biography of William Rathbone Greg, ODNB [1]