Samuel & James Kirkby
Samuel Kirkby (1762-1812) and James Kirkby (1766-1832) were brothers. They were the sons of James Kirkby (b.1726-?), a butcher, and his wife, Hannah. Their father lived at Button Lane Cottage, Sheffield Moor, and was remembered as a ‘very nice man, who wore a wig’ (Leader, 18761). Samuel and James were apprenticed as cutlers: Samuel to Thomas Nowill; and James to Michael Hunter (after payment of a premium over £5). They became Freemen in 1783 and 1787, respectively. ....
