Difference between revisions of "Peter Laurie"
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1778 born at Saundersdeal Farm, Haddington. | 1778 born at Saundersdeal Farm, Haddington. | ||
1784 His mother died and his father remarried | 1784 His mother died and his father remarried. But Laurie rebelled against his stepmother and when he reached the age of twelve he was apprenticed to his brother George at Jedburgh. | ||
Laurie rebelled against his stepmother and when he reached the age of twelve was apprenticed to his brother George at Jedburgh. | |||
A disagreement led to his indenture being cancelled | A disagreement led to his indenture being cancelled | ||
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He joined a debating society, taking part in the speech-making, discussions, and dramatic recitations, and treading the boards at Richmond theatre. | He joined a debating society, taking part in the speech-making, discussions, and dramatic recitations, and treading the boards at Richmond theatre. | ||
He was obliged to leave Pollock's employ when Pollock's son came of age | |||
1801 he established his own saddlery business in Oxford Street, securing contracts with the Indian army which ensured his future prosperity. | 1801 he established his own saddlery business in Oxford Street, (presumably this became [[Laurie, Bedford and Rand]]) securing contracts with the Indian army which ensured his future prosperity. | ||
1803 he married Margaret Jack at St Martin-in-the-Fields. The couple adopted nephews [[John Laurie]] and then Peter Northall Laurie, and other young relatives. | 1803 he married Margaret Jack at St Martin-in-the-Fields. The couple adopted their nephews, first [[John Laurie]] and then Peter Northall Laurie, and other young relatives. | ||
1812 Admitted into the Saddlers' Company | 1812 Admitted into the Saddlers' Company | ||
Latest revision as of 17:42, 12 December 2016
Sir Peter Laurie (1778–1861), saddler and politician, of Laurie and Marner
1778 born at Saundersdeal Farm, Haddington.
1784 His mother died and his father remarried. But Laurie rebelled against his stepmother and when he reached the age of twelve he was apprenticed to his brother George at Jedburgh.
A disagreement led to his indenture being cancelled
He spent a year in Edinburgh before embarking on a further three years' apprenticeship to Maxton, an Edinburgh saddler.
Moved to London where he lodged with his late brother's daughter and her husband
Went to work for David Pollock of Piccadilly, saddler to George III, where he soon rose to be foreman.
He joined a debating society, taking part in the speech-making, discussions, and dramatic recitations, and treading the boards at Richmond theatre.
He was obliged to leave Pollock's employ when Pollock's son came of age
1801 he established his own saddlery business in Oxford Street, (presumably this became Laurie, Bedford and Rand) securing contracts with the Indian army which ensured his future prosperity.
1803 he married Margaret Jack at St Martin-in-the-Fields. The couple adopted their nephews, first John Laurie and then Peter Northall Laurie, and other young relatives.
1812 Admitted into the Saddlers' Company
1819 he campaigned for George Lamb, a Whig candidate for Westminster.
1820 he took his nephew John into partnership and retired from the saddlery business
1823 elected sheriff of London.
1824 Knighted, in recognition of his campaign for more efficient executions and better treatment of convicted prisoners.
1832 Lord Mayor of London
1833 he was master of the Saddlers' Company.
Director of several insurance companies
1861 he moved to Folkestone in failing health. Died at home at 7 Park Square West, Regent's Park, London. The bulk of his large property went to his nephew Peter Northall Laurie.
See Also
Sources of Information
- Biography of Sir Peter Laurie, ODNB