Herbert Wilson
A clue to Herbert Wilson is found in Kelly’s Directory of Sheffield, 1893 when an entry for Herbert is cross-referenced to '–see Wilson, Walter & Sons' which leads to Wilson, Walter, 214 London Road, cutlery merchant.The most likely candidate for a Herbert Wilson with father Walter is found in the 1871 census for Bramwell Street, where Walter is aged 28, i.e. born about 1842 and Herbert is aged 3, i.e. born about 1868. Walter’s occupation is listed as brass turner/ cutler.Ten years later, the fa....
