Joseph Cantrell (sometimes spelled Cantrill) was born in Ecclesfield in about 1800. In 1841, he was listed as fruiterer and table knife hafter in Infirmary Road, where he lived with his wife, Frances. He was later joined by his sons – Joseph, Richard, Alfred, Arthur, and Edward Arthur. Joseph Jun. died in 1851 from consumption. His father was now a table knife manufacturer, based at Bath Yard, Green Lane. Other Cantrells operated from Bath Yard: namely, Henry Cantrell (c.1793-1859), a tabl....