Robert Benny
Custon Hall Chemical Works, Denny, Stirlingshire
1839 'At his chemical works, Denny, on the 21st Ult., Mr James Benny, age 76.[1]
1892 'Mr Robert Benny, of the Cartonhall(sic) Chemical Works, Denny, died somewhat suddenly in the Bath Hotel, Glasgow, yesterday. He left Denny on business Thursday enjoying his usual health, and took ill in the city in the course of the day. Dr Benny, Denny, his medical adviser, was summoned, and remained with him over night. He was between 60 and 70 years of age, and leaves a widow and daughter. The Cartonhall Chemical Works are among the oldest in Scotland, and these Mr Benny succeeded on the death of his uncle, Mr Michael Benny.[2]
1903 Marriage of Christina R. Benny of Custonhall to Donald D. McRae.[3]
1907 '...outbreak of fire occurred in the Custonhall Chemical Works, Denny, owned by Mr D M'Rae...'[4]
1919 Robert Benny Limited was incorporated as a private company, with capital of £5,000, to acquire the business at Custon Chemical Works, Denny.[5]
1928 Manufacturing chemists, products derived from wood distillation.[6]
1932 Mr. D. D. M'Crae of Robert Benny (Ltd.), Chemical Works. Denny.[7]
1964 The company went into voluntary liquidation.[8]
See Also
Sources of Information
- ↑ Caledonian Mercury - Thursday 05 December 1839
- ↑ Dundee Courier - Saturday 19 November 1892
- ↑ Falkirk Herald - Saturday 15 August 1903
- ↑ Falkirk Herald - Wednesday 04 December 1907
- ↑ Aberdeen Press and Journal 22 February 1919
- ↑ Slater's Royal National Commercial of Scotland 1928
- ↑ Linlithgowshire Gazette - Friday 26 February 1932
- ↑ https://www.thegazette.co.uk/Edinburgh/issue/18263/page/465
- National Records of Scotland BT2/10230