Mary Snape
Born in Ecclesfield in about 1819, Mary Snape’s husband was Edward, a pen and pocket knife manufacturer. In 1841, they were living and working in Charles Street, alongside another cutler, William Robinson. However, Edward Snape died on 19 February 1850, aged 34,. He was buried in the General Cemetery. In 1852, his widow was listed as a spring knife manufacturer in Charles Street. By 1861, Mary was living in Brittain Street, with her two daughters. She was next door to the family of W....
