Samuel Staniforth (businessman)

Samuel Staniforth
Born 1751
Mosborough, Eckington, Derbyshire
Died 1812 (aged 61)
Mosborough, Eckington, Derbyshire
Resting place St Peter and St Paul's Church, Eckington
Occupation Esquire
Colliery owner
Parent(s)
  • William Staniforth
  • Mary Creswick

Samuel Staniforth (1751-1812) was a British colliery owner notable for running collieries in Mosborough, Eckington, Derbyshire in the 18th Century.

Samuel was the son of William Staniforth and Mary Creswick.

Samuel's colliery was worked by a gin, and was located near the top of Mosborough Moor. A soft Coke oven was also constructed which was used by local Sicklesmiths and manufacturers from nearby Sheffield.[1]

He was also an Esquire, residing at Mosborough Hall. Following his death he left the hall to his sister Elizabeth, the wife of Robert Poynton of Treeton. He was buried at St Peter and St Paul's Church, Eckington on 22 February 1812.

References

  1. ↑ Reminiscences of mosborough (George Foster), 1886
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