William Johnson CLEGG
23rd Sep 1826 - Jun 1895
Life History:
23rd Sep 1826 |
Born. |
Jun 1850 |
Birth of son John Charles CLEGG. |
1852 |
Birth of son William Edwin CLEGG. |
1856 |
Birth of daughter Mary Ellen CLEGG. |
Jun 1895 |
Died. |
Other facts:
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Occupation ?? Lord Mayor of Sheffield 1887, 1888 & 1891. |
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Married Mary SYKES. |
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Birth of son Leonard Johnson CLEGG. |
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Birth of daughter Sara CLEGG. |
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Birth of daughter Asenath CLEGG. |
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Married Asenath HARROP. |
Notes:
- See article in Sheffield paper? Sept 1976 to celebrate his birth 150 years earlier
Had 6 children by the time he was 38. 3 by first wife and 3 by second wife.
Accountant Until 38 And Then An Advocate In Law
Became an Alderman of Sheffield and in 1891 laid the foundation stone for present day town hall. Source: 'A Popular History of Sheffield' by J Edward Vickers, 1978
Died on his son Charle's 45th Birthday
Sepia coloured photograph of him as an old man exists.