Edward Parkin & Son
Edward Parkin (1816-1878) was the son of scissorsmith, Joseph (c.1792-1860), and his wife, Martha. In the Census (1841), Edward was a scissorsmith in Allen Street, living with his son, Joseph (1838-1890). Apparently, Edward’s wife, Ann née Denton – whom he had married in 1837 – had died (possibly in 1840). Edward was listed in 1849 as a scissors maker in Hicks Lane. The Census (1851), he was at Hicks Lane, with Joseph (an apprentice) and his second wife, Mary. In the 185....
