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GAMBLE, Josias Christopher - c1848
Posted by: Allan Azzaro
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Josias Gamble founded a business (c1830) making bleeching powder and other alkalis. In 1848 he passed the business on to his son David who subsequently became the first Mayor of St Helens. Follow the link below for details of an excellent 4-sheet parchment document detailing the transfer from father to son. http://www.familychest.co.uk/FamilyChestDocs/documents/0411022.htm
Requiring help with these family names:
| Surname / Forename | Year | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| GAMBLE | |||
| David | c1848 | ||
| Josias Christopher | c1848 | ||