Francis Beatson & Sons
Francis Beatson, who was born in about 1791, was a brass turner. He apparently tried several trades – powder flask and shot belt maker (1828-29, Orchard Street), brass inkstand manufacturer (1833, Hawley Croft); and publican (Ball Inn, Grindlegate, 1841). By 1846, he had begun the manufacturer of silver caps and ferrules for cutlery (and whip mounts). He was based in Victoria Works, South Street. His wife was Hannah and they had three sons: William (1819-1872), Frank (c.1826-18....
