Joseph Fletcher Smith
of Sheffield
Grandson of John Smith, who was Master Cutler in 1722
The family first owned blast-furnaces in 1740.
1796 Joseph Fletcher Smith was Master Cutler.
His son was Benjamin Smith who started Stanton Ironworks
Some of his ancestors:
Henry Smith was included in the original charter to the Cutlers Company granted by James I in 1624.
1722 John Smith was Master Cutler, and Town Collector of Sheffield in 1731
c1740 John Smith, his son, bought an interest in Sheffield blast-furnaces, which eventually became his sole property. His son was Fletcher Smith
See Also
Sources of Information
- Obituary of Josiah Timmis Smith
- Obituary of Charles Smith