Joseph Parkin was Master Cutler in 1814. He had purchased his Freedom in 1801. Leader (1905-6)1 highlighted that numerous Parkins were listed in the records of the Company of Cutlers and suggested that Joseph was a factor, who lived in Pitsmoor after 1821. Joseph Parkin, merchant, was listed in a directory (1822) in Pitsmoor. (A Joseph Parkin was also involved with Staniforth, Parkin & Co, but a link has not been confirmed.) Between 1828 and 1833, Joseph Parkin was a merchant, factor, ....