Isaac Smith (1822-1868)
At some point he was the slitting tool maker at William Mitchell's.
1852/3 Mr Sansum left the employ of Josiah Mason, taking up a job in France. His place was taken by Isaac Smith[1]
1858 of 36 Lancaster gate, Birmingham.[2]
1868 January 21st. Died.[3]
1869 Obituary [4]
ISAAC SMITH was born at Kidderminster on 22nd. September 1822, and was apprenticed to his uncle, Mr. Josiah Mason of Birmingham, in the manufacture of steel pens and split rings; and he continued with him until his death, which took place on 21st January 1868 at the age of forty-five, having contributed much by his perseverance and energy to the success of the works.
For several years past he had devoted a large amount of attention to the ventilation and sanitary arrangements of some extensive charitable institutions erected by Mr. Mason in the neighbourhood.
He was quick and original in the conception of scientific laws and principles, and particularly anxious to investigate all new subjects connected with science or philosophy.
He became a Member of the Institution in 1858.
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Sources of Information
- ↑ [1] Pollack's memories cited in Life of Josiah Mason
- ↑ 1858 Institution of Mechanical Engineers
- ↑ 1858 Institution of Mechanical Engineers
- ↑ 1869 Institution of Mechanical Engineers: Obituaries