familyhistorybuff Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 Hello, I have discovered a few generations of Sheffield cutlers in my family history. I've exhausted tso I'd really appreciate any personal, local or professional expertise you guys can provide - or any family links! My next step is to look up apprentice records, trade directories and do a bit more research into cutlery - I've noticed some good links on this site. James Wild (1788-1854) Lived Coalpit Lane and Wellington Street but business premises in Broomspring Lane. Ivory dealer, table knife hafter and cutler (with his son William). Went bankrupt - I'm investigating the circumstances but was this unusual - something he did or market forces? Married Sarah (1790-?) Henry Wild (1821-1890) Lived Coalpit Lane, Wellington Street, Plum Street, Clarence Street, Chester Street. Cutler and/or table knife hafter. Married Elizabeth Robinson (1827-1870) and Eliza Ward (1840-?) John Ward (1824-1890) Table knife cutler. Lived Eyre Street, Rhodes Street Park, Oxford Row Court, Kent Road, Hodgson Street. Married Sarah Holden (1824-1894). Sam Ward (1862-1951) Butcher Blade Maker/Forger. Lived Oxford Row Court, Kent Road, Brammall Lane, Thomas Street. Moved to London around 1895. By the 1939 register he is back in Sheffield; living in Chippinghouse Road. Are there any reasons why he would move to London - presumably to find work? Married Annie Wild (1865-1931). I'd be grateful for any extra information you could provide. Thanks in advance. Gemma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen13 Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Hi Gemma I've found a couple of articles relating to the sale of his premises and household goods but I can't attach the file. I'll send you a PM. Jenny The one I have found has business premises at Whitecroft and lives at Corn Hill. Are these 2 different people? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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