John Biggin Ltd
This branch of the Biggin family was involved in the manufacture of handles and ferrules. It can be traced to Isaac Biggin, a warehouseman/table knife manager, and his wife Maria. Isaac died on 4 October 1857, aged 54, and was buried in the General Cemetery (unconsecrated section). Maria died on 16 May 1871, aged 72. Three of their sons – John (1827-1876), Samuel (c. 1839-?), and Wilfred (c.1850-1900) – were involved in cap handle and ferrule manufacture. Alfred Biggin (1....
