Who lived at address in 1911
Can anyone help with who lived at 25 Milton Street Poolstock in 1911. Thank you
Started: 28th Mar 2021 at 15:21
Ezra Foster , Chain Maker
Replied: 28th Mar 2021 at 19:15
jAMB thank you very much Anne
Replied: 29th Mar 2021 at 07:52
Jamb
Ezra was a chair maker with a small factory by the side of Chapel Lane bridge. It was the start of what would become the Foster, later Foster Len, furniture business.
Replied: 29th Mar 2021 at 08:51
Thanks gaffer I will take your word for it , it looked like chain to me on both the 1901 and 1911 census and his father had a hardware shop, but looking again I think you are right
Replied: 29th Mar 2021 at 09:54
Jamb
Ezra’s son Kevin went on to build the furniture business to a considerable size. He was also a noted restauranteur. Grandson Andrew was until recently the Chief Executive of the Wigan, Wrightington and Leigh hospitals trust.
Replied: 29th Mar 2021 at 11:10
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Replied: 1st Apr 2021 at 23:17
Last edited by annefair: 2nd Apr 2021 at 23:30:50
Gaffer very interesting. You are very informative. Thank you. Anne
Replied: 1st Apr 2021 at 23:17
He was also chairman of the NCB!
Replied: 2nd Apr 2021 at 11:25