Owens, John
Other Business Names:
- Owens & Faulkner
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Manchester, Manchester, Greater Manchester, North West, England
Sectors:
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Wearing apparel & footwear production
Accessories inc umbrella, walking stick, etc, production
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Textile production
Cotton textiles production inc spinning & weaving
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Wearing apparel & footwear production
Hat making
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Financial services
Private loan financing inc individuals & businesses
Notes:
John Owens, 1790-1846, joined his father's hat making business in 1815 which developed into other areas, eg umbrellas and cotton goods. From c1820 these were almost entirely exported, especially to North America. 1825 took a substantial interest in a cotton mill operated as Owens & Faulkner. By 1840s refocused business interests on commodity and securities speculation and money lending
Publications:
- John Owens. Manchester merchant by Clapp, Brian W
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Owens & Faulkner
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Manchester, Manchester, Greater Manchester, North West, England
Sectors:
- Wearing apparel & footwear production Accessories inc umbrella, walking stick, etc, production
- Textile production Cotton textiles production inc spinning & weaving
- Wearing apparel & footwear production Hat making
- Financial services Private loan financing inc individuals & businesses
Notes:
John Owens, 1790-1846, joined his father's hat making business in 1815 which developed into other areas, eg umbrellas and cotton goods. From c1820 these were almost entirely exported, especially to North America. 1825 took a substantial interest in a cotton mill operated as Owens & Faulkner. By 1840s refocused business interests on commodity and securities speculation and money lendingPublications:
- John Owens. Manchester merchant by Clapp, Brian W