In 1841, James Cook Sen. (c.1818-1872) was a scissors forger, living with his wife Lydia in Chester Street.  By 1861, the Census enumerated him at the back of Eldon Street, with Lydia and son Joseph (born in about 1850).  He works address was in Trafalgar Street, where he employed ten men in scissors manufacture.  Lydia died in 1868, aged 52.   James Cook Sen. died at his residence, Highfield, on 21 March 1872, aged 54.   His other son – also named James – died on 16 May 1872, aged 29.   Joseph Cook continued to trade in Trafalgar Street and employed five men and two boys in 1881.  He died in Fitzwilliam Street on 24 November 1890, aged 41, and was buried in the General Cemetery.