Josephus Parkin
The family came from Howbrook, near Wortley. Joseph Parkin was Master Cutler in 1752. His sons included Josephus (c.1732-1812), James, and John (Clay, vol. IV, 18961). Apparently, Josephus purchased his Freedom in 1755. However, Parkin was a common name in the Sheffield cutlery trades and following this branch of the family in directories is confusing. Josephus Parkin appeared in the Sheffield directory (1774) as a cutler in Silver Street (one of a network of streets near the parish ....
