William Evatt
William Evatt (1766-1836) was born at Castle Donington, Leicestershire, the son of Joseph Evatt (1718-1804) and his wife, Sarah née King. Joseph was a basket maker and a prominent Quaker in Castle Donington. His son, William, was baptised at a Friends’ Meeting House at Nottingham. In 1782, William was apprenticed to William Wright, a cutler, and became a Freeman in 1790. He was involved in Aldam, Evatt & Co, cutlers, in 1792 (when it was dissolved). His partners were John ....
