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George Creswick was born on the 19th April 1874. His parents were Joseph and Mary Creswick of Snaithing Farm, Ranmoor, Sheffield. George was one of fifteen children.
George comes from a long line of cutlers and farmers; the earliest known ancestor is Thomas Creswick, born 1480, Lord of the Manor of Owlerton. Thomas was George’s 10th Great Grandfather.
The 1891 census shows George to be a silversmith’s apprentice, still living at home in Snaithing Farm. By 1895 he was free of his apprenticeship, and by 1901 he was described as Manager of Electroplate Works. He was still living at Snaithing Farm and at times involved with some of the work on the farm. Having been brought up in a farming family, George had a good knowledge of farming; he was a good businessman, a keen gardener and a beekeeper. On occasions he gave lectures on beekeeping.
By 1905 George had set up his own Electroplate Manufacturing Company, and travelled regularly to Scotland to sell his products. The 1911 census and 1919 White’s Directory show George’s business premises to be at 80 West Street, Sheffield. By 1921 George had moved his business premises to 11 Carver Street. In addition to owning 11 Carver Street, he later acquired numbers 13, 15 and 17 Carver Street.
On 28th September 1921, at the age of 47, George married Lydia Wheeldon, at St. John’s the Evangelist Church, Ranmoor. They lived at 23 Tom Lane for the whole of their married lives.
The 1925 Kelly’s Directory lists George as an Electroplated goods manufacturer. His business premises are 11 Carver Street; home. 23 Tom Lane. The 1939 England & Wales Register lists George as 'a cutlery manufacturer' living at 23 Tom Lane with his wife Lydia.
George died at Tom Lane on 14th November 1952, aged 78 years, and is buried in Fulwood Churchyard.
This information has been kindly provided by Anne and Stuart Barratt and is used with their permission. George Creswick was Anne's Great Uncle.