Glass & Crystal Makers - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Glass Makers St Helens Lancashire

bemmygirl — 10 Jan 2007 6:24:21 GMT

I would be interested in any information about my Henderson ancestors who hailed from the Northeast - Durham and Newcastle, who moved to work as glassmakers in Walton on the Hill in Liverpool (Crown glass making?), then moved to St Helens and briefly to West Bromwich where the family are found in the 1851 census living on Spon Lane. There was an innovative factory here pioneering the manufacture of sheet glass and at this time they were making the huge panes of glass for the Crystal Palace for the Great Exhibition. Any information about Robert Henderson (b1814)as a glass maker, John Henderson (b1840)who was later a glass painter in Manchester, Edward Henderson (b1850) glassmaker or David Griffin Henderson or information relating to the movement of workers to West Bromwich from St Helens to work on the Crystal Palace would be most wecome.

Storm family glass manufacturers, l800's - early 1900's

nancyreu — 30 Sep 2008 5:28:35 GMT

Family tradition was that my Storm immigrants from Elberfeldt in Prussia (1849) were glass blowers. They came to Philadelphia, some of them stayed in the NE and worked in the glass mfg business there & in NY. Christian Storm, sons Francis & Christian & Gustavus were this family. I have discovered other Storms - Ferdinand, Augustus, another Gustavus (probably son of Francis) and a Conrad who were connected to the glass industry. In the 1920 census Gustavus A. says he is a "maker of scientific glass". Elberfeldt (now Wuppertal, Germany) was an industrial area. Would like to hear from others with info about them.

Stiebel - St. Louis, Missouri

linda41971 — 24 Feb 2007 2:46:06 GMT

I am researching Eugene Stiebel. He immigrated to Pittsburgh around 1860, where he married Katherine Kurth (brother George, a glass blower) and then settled in St. Louis, Missouri. He was from the Alsace Lorraine area originally. I'd love to share any information I have on descendents, and am looking for ancestors or a place of origin, etc. The Kurths were also from Alsace Lorraine and immigrated about the same time, but may have been in Iowa for a short time. The parents of Katherine and George were Phillip and Kathernine (nee Kurtz).

Glass Bender

Rains4 — 13 Aug 2007 4:46:58 GMT

A branch of my family was involved in the making of glass in London in the mid-1800s. On census returns they are variously described as "glass cutter", "glass grinder" or "glass bender". I have found job definitions for cutters and grinders...but what exactly was entailed in "bending"? In an old trade directory I found a category for "Glass Benders and Stainers". Why would those two operations be linked together, I wonder? Was it just another term for glass blowing?

If anyone can give me an explanation of exactly what a glass bender did, I would be very grateful.

Ann Rains

Best - Bauer homeland?

LouBest36 — 31 Mar 2008 10:31:10 GMT

Looking for a Bavarian/German homeland village for my
Bauer-Best family.

Family oral history is that three Best brothers married

three Bauer sisters and moved to America in the 1850s.

The Best brothers were all glass blowers and settled
in Berkshire Mass., Cleveland NY and Durhavville NY.

Henderson

bemmygirl — 10 Jan 2007 6:37:32 GMT

Any information about a glass maker ancestor- Robert Henderson 1814- who hailed from Durham, relocated to Walton on the Hill Liverpool (possibly worked at a crown glass factory) then moved to St Helens, worked briefly at Spon Lane in West Bromwich around 1850-51 (possibly involved in making the sheet glass for the Crystal Palace for the Great Exhibition) and back to St Helens- would be most welcome.
Or of his sons John a glass painter or Edward also a glass maker.

Glass manufacturers Lancashire & Cheshire

argyll1841census — 7 Aug 2007 6:54:49 GMT

Hi,

I am looking for some information on a Glass Manufacturer by the name of Thomas Stock. On the 1841 census he is listed as a glass manufacturer, and was staying that night on a farm with his farmer brother in Thurston-le-Moors in Cheshire. He next pops up in his brothers will in 1846 as executor. This time he is listed as a glass manufacturer located in Liverpool.

I have not found him on the 1851 census. from the census documents it appears that he was born around 1800, not in the county of Cheshire. His younger brother Edward was born in Cheshire and had a farm at Ness.

I have been trying without luck to find out info about the glass manufactuers of Liverpool without any luck.

Kilner Glass

Emma Kilner — 20 Jul 2004 1:53:24 GMT

my ancestors were glass manufacturers in the Dewsbury, Doncaster, Wakefield area of Yorkshire. They made the Kilner Jars and bottles with the glass marble tops.

Glass maker surnames that start with F

Laura Bozzay — 22 Mar 2004 12:24:25 GMT

Glass maker surnames that start with W

Laura Bozzay — 26 Mar 2004 3:29:32 GMT

ROBERTSON, YOUNG, & DAVIS of Montreal and Illinois 1880-1920

celticjoy — 30 Jan 2007 4:54:57 GMT

I am tracking several family members who are listed on either the Canadian or US census as glassblowers or moulders. Does anyone know of why in particular a glassblower would move between Montreal, Quebec, Canada and Madison/St.Clair Counties of Illinois?
In particular George Henry Young (b:1878 in Montreal to George Young & both glassblowers according to 1901 Canadian census)moves to Belleville St. clair Co., Illinois circa 1904 and marries Grace Eleanor Robertson. She is the daughter to Andrew E. Robertson (b:abt.1864 and a glassblower in Alton, Madison Co. on 1880 US census & then in Belleville St. Clair Co. on 1900 & 1910 census). George H. Young moves back to Canada with his new wife and then back to Belleville in time to show up on the 1910 census living with his father-in-law Andrew. The following year he and family are back in Canada in time for the 1911 census!!
Was there a manufacturer with branches in both cities?
I have found the name of several glass companies in Montreal but no reference to a similiar company in Illinois.
Any ideas?
George's son Gilbert then marries Mary,the daughter of a man named James Davis in Montreal in the 1930s. James Davis is listed as a moulder on the 1911 census.
Sure would appreciate any help finding resources to explain George's movements.
Best regards,
Joyce

Question about a crystal makers mark

Arcelia — 24 Oct 2006 11:55:03 GMT

I have a beautiful crystal compote with a makers mark etched on the bottom. There is a capital S with a crown over the top. Does anyone know who has made this piece?

Glass and Crystal Makers

Ross Wontenay — 18 Sep 2004 7:40:00 GMT

My Grandfather Louis Joseph Wontenay was a glass and crystal maker in Belgium. He came to PA and was naturalized in Nov. 1895.

crystal mark

dave — 23 May 2006 9:23:13 GMT

Looking for help with a mark with two lions on either side of an R

Glass maker surnames that start with P or Q

Laura Bozzay — 24 Mar 2004 9:26:28 GMT

Stadler's in NJ - Glassblowers

LeezilAnne — 28 Sep 2005 4:35:28 GMT

I was wondering if there is any way of tracking down which glass factory someone worked at? My Great-grandfather, Gustav Stadler, came to US from Germany in 1881. He was a glassblower as was my Grandfather, Herman Stadler. They lived in the Bridgeton area of NJ. Herman ended up in Western NY. I remember as a small child seeing some glass paperweights at my Aunt Claire's house that one or both of them had made them. I have a 1 inch tall orange pitcher with a blue handle that Herman made. He died in the 40's. Afeter Claire died in 1967, I don't know what happened to the glass pieces. Any ideas would be welcomed. Thanks.

Lisa Stadler Balcom

Glass maker surnames that start with G

Laura Bozzay — 22 Mar 2004 12:35:02 GMT

Glass maker surnames that start with L

Laura Bozzay — 24 Mar 2004 8:40:33 GMT

Glass maker surnames that start with R

Laura Bozzay — 24 Mar 2004 9:37:01 GMT

Andre(s), Andris, etc

Laura Bozzay — 1 Feb 2004 1:05:00 GMT

There is a well known glassmaking family with the surname
ANDRE, ANDRES, ANDRIS, ANDREAS and probably a few other versions I have yet to come across.

This family was located all over Germany and France. Had stays in England and some settled in the US as well.

I am trying to help solve a puzzle about how some of the members of this family connect. If you have any relations to this family please contact me. I would love to share what I have and see how it connects into what you might have.

My great father and his father, glassblowers in NJ

Susan Semenick — 19 Jun 2005 8:16:27 GMT

I'm wondering about my great grandfather, William Dilks and his father Josiah Dilks, both were glassblowers in New Jersey. Born in 1846 and 1810 respectively, it would be neat to get some examples of the types of glass that they made.
Thanks for any help.!@!

Whitefriars glassworks - Seal

sammihoy — 28 May 2005 5:36:06 GMT

Does anyone know anything of this company during the time of ownership by the Seal family? Captain Anthony Seal bought the company in 1733, his son Anthony ran it after his death in 1750 until he too died in 1757. It finally left the family around 1763.
Anybody know anything of these Seals, or their origins in Old Swinford, Worcestershire?

Links on Glass

BestMyers — 21 May 2005 11:48:39 GMT

If you are looking for ''Useful and Interesting Links on Glass''

try this website. http://www.glass.co.nz/links.htm

the Carters in New Jersey

nancybcarter — 30 Oct 2003 11:54:59 GMT

My CARTER family worked in the Millville area n the early 18701s starting as boys and becoming glassblowers. theyalso married in to the Wolfort familly in N.J..

I am looking for any information on members of this family, May have first names Charles,Stacy and Furman..and could be in N.J.,N.Y.,Pa., and other mid-western states

Glass maker surnames that start with A

Laura Bozzay — 22 Mar 2004 12:12:12 GMT

Here is the first of many postings.

I plan to post the surnames of folks known to worked in the glass making industry.

I may have a little or a lot of information on any given surname.

If you know of one that I have not listed, please let us know.

If you have information about any of these surnames as they relate to glass makers, please post what you have.

Laura

The A list:
ABBA
ABEL
ABENSHAW
ADAM
ALBERTON
ALLEN
ALLEY
ALLIMAN
ALLIOT
ALMY
AMBACH
AMELUNG
AMREIN
ANDERSON
ANDRAS
ANDRE
ANDREAS
ANDREIS
ANDRES
ANDREWS
ANDRIS
ANDRISSE
APPLEBY
ARNOUS
ARRENTON
ASHBURN
ASNIER
ATTERBURY
AVRILLON

English glassmakers HOLDEN NAYLOR LEYLAND / Irish ...JOYCE

slc — 18 Dec 2004 2:13:40 GMT

Glass maker surnames that start with E

Laura Bozzay — 22 Mar 2004 12:13:26 GMT

Glass maker surnames that start with C

Laura Bozzay — 22 Mar 2004 5:30:58 GMT

As before, please indicate what you might know about any one who is associated with glass making with any of these surnames. If you know of a glass maker surname that starts with C and is not listed, please let us know that too.

The C surname list:

CAIN
CAMPBELL
CARABIN
CARLIER
CARROLL
CASSABOON
CASSIDY
CATHY
CAUSSIN
CHAFFARD
CHAPELLE
CHAPUIS
CHARLIER
CHATELAIN
CHATELARD
CHATRAIN
CHEESMAN
CHERPION
CHEVRIER
CHRISTOPHE
CLANCHE(R)
CLAUDE
CLARK
CLEMENT
CLERVAL
CLIFT
CLINE
CLUNN
COBB
COFFEY
COHEN
COLEGATE
COLNET
CONGDON
CONOVER
CORKRAN
CORRARD
CORSON
COSTE
COTWINKLE
COWN
CRANMER
CREAMER
CREPS
CRIST
de CONDE de la CROIX
CUDDY
CULP

Cooper Family in Dunbarton, NY

BestMyers — 25 Sep 2004 12:05:47 GMT

Looking for info on this family from 1860. Family worked in the Dunbarton Glass Factory.

kugels-glass blowers

john lightner — 21 Aug 2004 3:55:53 GMT

Hello:

I am trying to do some research for a book I wish to write about "kugels". These are heavy glass german made christmas ornaments in the shape of balls or fruit like grapes etc. They came in several colors which was in the glass, not painted on and had a brass cap with a ring attached,

I am trying to find any info on the glass blowers who made the kugels or any info at all including books or articles or pictures.

I also own one of the largest kugel collections in the country and am interested in purchasing any kugels anyone may have for sale.

Thanks for any help.

John Lightner
847.888.8155

glass blower

darlenebaldwin27 — 2 Aug 2004 4:17:46 GMT

Looking to find Baldwins Willaim and or Harvey

BOOK HUNT

wrag44 — 24 Jul 2004 12:57:34 GMT

I am trying to locate a copy of a book on glass making in Lorriane.
"Deux siècles de travail verrier dans le Vôge" by Gabriel Ladaique. published in Nancy in 1970. Has anyone come across this book or have any idea where I could find a copy for sale?

William Good
Sydney, Australia

Glass maker surnames that start with D

Laura Bozzay — 22 Mar 2004 12:07:31 GMT

Glass maker surnames that start with S

Laura Bozzay — 25 Mar 2004 1:33:18 GMT

As before, if you have any information about any of the glass maker surnames listed here please let us know. If you have additional surnames to what is listed that relate to glass makers please let us know that too and how they are connected to making glass.

The S List

SACRE
SAFROY
SAIGRE
SANGLIER
SAUDER
SCHAEFFER
SCHAUB
SCHEIPACH
SCHEIRMAN
SCHEL
SCHIBY
SCHILT
SCHMID(T)
SCHMITT
SCHNEIDER
SCHNEIDRE
SCHOEN
SCHOLL
SCHOTT
SCHOULER
SCHWAERER
SCHWALLER
SCHWARTZMAN
SCHWEICKHOF
SCHWERER
SCHWOERER
SCHWORER
SCULL
SELLE
SELTZER
SENNELY
SEVOLKER
SEYMOUR
SHARP
SHAW
SHEEHAN
SHEPHERD
SHINN
SHUBER
SIBLOT
SIEGLER
SIEGWART
SIGWART
SIMMERMAN
SIMONIN
SINGRE
SINRAM
SIXSMITH
SLANE
SMITH
SNYDER
SONDERS
SONDUS
SOUDERS
SOUTHWICK
STADLER
STAIN
SPENGLER
SPERIOLIN
SPICHER
STANGER
STASSART
STAUB
STECKEL
STEMPEL
STENGER
STENGER DIT PERON
STITES
STOECKEL
STOFFEL
STOKELEY
STOKELY
STOUT
STRANG
STRATTON
STRAHL
STRITTMATTER
STUDER
SULLIVAN
SURRAN
SWEENEY
SYFER

GREINER/FAATZ - PA

Diane — 4 Jan 2004 8:22:49 GMT

Seeking info on the GREINER familiy in Wayne Co., PA. Together with the FAATZ family they opened a glass factory in Bethany, Wayne Co., PA 1816. They emigrated to Philadelphia, PA c 1802 from Germany.

My line is John N(icholas?) Greiner b 1796 Frankfort-on-the-Main, GER. He marr. 1- Christina Faatz 2 - Elizabeth.

Trying to determine if there was a John and a Nicholas or if this in fact one person.

Thanks for any info -

Diane

Perkins / Anchor

Laura Bozzay — 22 May 2004 11:32:21 GMT

Anchor was a glass company established in 1906 at Mt. Pleasant, PA . It mainly made bottles. It went bankrupt and was acquired in 1909 by L. E. Smith.

Anchor-Hocking is a well known glass company and is still in operation today. It is made up of several acquired / merged glass companies. One of these was the Anchor Cap and Closure Co established in 1937.

Perkins: I do not show an M. L. but I show a N. S. Perkins who was an officer of the officer of the New London Glass Co of New London, CT. The were around in 1856 - ?

Laura

brass lantern glass,,,,

don booth — 21 May 2004 5:50:53 GMT

I have a solid brass ship's lantern with no markings except for the glass, I'm trying to find some info on it,,,,markings are Perkins M.L. Co.,,,Mould No. 14, Lens No. 21 Anchor,,,any help would be great,,,,thanks ,,,don booth

Reitz-Kramer-Hollenberger-Voltz and more

arlafehr — 15 Jan 2004 9:23:26 GMT

My glass makers came from the Saarbrucken area of Germany (just north of Alsace-Lorraine) to PA and MD in about 1773. Would love to hear from people working on these lines!

Stenger and Stanger

Laura Bozzay — 2 Mar 2004 6:53:53 GMT

The Stenger (changed to Stanger in Colonial America) were some of the earliest glass makers in America. If you have any ties to them here or in Europe please let me know. I have a lot of info on this family and am willing to share.

Glass maker surnames that begin with K

Laura Bozzay — 24 Mar 2004 8:32:01 GMT

B surname

BestMyers — 22 Mar 2004 12:56:26 GMT

John Best, born 1824, Germany. Listed on 1860 census in Durhamville, NY as Glass Mfg. John is my gg Grandfather.

Glass maker surnames that start with B

Laura Bozzay — 22 Mar 2004 12:25:14 GMT

As before, please post what you know about any of these and feel free to add surnames that are not listed.

Surnames have to link to glass making, please explain how they do if you are adding any.

Thanks!

Laura

The B List:

BACH
BAGOT
BAKEWELL
BALDWIN
BALL
BARD
BARRETT
BARTHELEMY
BARTLETT
BARRIS
BARTSCJ
BAS
BAUDOIN
BAUME
BAUMGARTEN
BECKETT
BEEBE
BENEUX
BENNETT
BERGER
BERNARD
BERR
BERICLE
BERRY
BEST
BETHEL
BETZ
BIDDLE
BIENTZ
BIGAUT
BIGGS
BISHOP
BLEADINGHISER
BOG
BOICHOT
BOLOT d' ANCIER
BONHOMME
BONJOUR
BOPP
BOULAS
BOURBONNEUS
BOURNIQUE
BOUVERET
BOWIE
BOZARTH
BRANIN
BRANKSTONE
BRAUN
BRETZNER
BRIER
BRISCHOUX
BRITTON
BROCELLE
BRONNER
BROOM
BROWN
BRUSCHURT
BRYSON
BUCHER
BUCK
BUMGARTEN
BURET
BUREY
BURGESS
BURGOIN
BURGUN
BURGUND(T)
BURRELL
BURRIER
BUSBY
BUTLER
BUTTEN

Glass maker surnames that start with X, Y. or Z

Laura Bozzay — 26 Mar 2004 3:33:00 GMT

As before, if you have any information about any of the glass maker surnames listed here please let us know. If you have additional surnames to what is listed that relate to glass makers please let us know that too and how they are connected to making glass.

I show no surnames beginning with X

The Y list:

YEIDER
YOUNG

The Z list:

ZELLER
ZIBEL
ZIMMERMAN
ZUMKELLER

Glass maker surnames that start with U or V

Laura Bozzay — 26 Mar 2004 3:21:46 GMT

Glass maker surnames that start with T

Laura Bozzay — 25 Mar 2004 1:39:29 GMT

Glass maker surnames that start with N & O

Laura Bozzay — 24 Mar 2004 9:14:14 GMT

Glass maker surnames that start with M

Laura Bozzay — 24 Mar 2004 8:53:57 GMT

As before, if you have any information about any of the glass maker surnames listed here please let us know. If you have additional surnames to what is listed that relate to glass makers please let us know that too and how they are connected to making glass.

The M List

MACHET
MACKLIN
MADARA
MAGONIGAL
MAHLER
MALFREGEOT
MALONNE
MARBLE
MARCHAND
MARCILLAT
MARION
MARKS
MARQUE
MARTS
MARTZLOFF
MASSGROVE
MATHE
MATHES
MATHIS
MAUKS
MAUL
MAYER
MAURER
MC CAN
MC CLAIN
MC GONIGAL
MC HENRY
MC INENNY
MC KELVEY
MC KENNA
MC KENZIE
MC MAN
MC MENAMIN
MC MURRAY
MC NICHOLS
MC SHAFFREY
MC WILLIAMS
MEENAN
MEGELY
MEGLY
MEISSE
MESSIC
MEYER
MILLER
MISCHAUD
MISSKELLY
MOINE
MOLLER
MONEGLEY
MONSHURE
MONSEU
MOORE
MOREAU
MOREL
MORET
MORGAN
MORRIS
MOSAR
MOSER
MOSIER
MOUGENOT
MOUTIER
MULLEN
MULLER
MURPHIN
MURPHY
MYERS

Glass maker surnames that begin with I or J

Laura Bozzay — 24 Mar 2004 8:22:52 GMT

B surname

BestMyers — 22 Mar 2004 12:43:33 GMT

Michael Best, b: 1820 Germany, listed on the 1850 census
in Baltimore, MD as "Glass Blower"

Glass maker surnames that start with H

Laura Bozzay — 22 Mar 2004 12:56:51 GMT

As before, if you have any information about any of the glass maker surnames listed here please let us know. If you have additional surnames to what is listed that relate to glass makers please let us know that too and how they are connected to making glass.

The H list:

HAAS
HAGGENMILLER
HAHN
HALLEM
HAMILTON
HAMMER
HAMPTON
HANLON
HANN
HAOUR
HARBERT
HARLEY
HARMAND
HARRIS
HARTE
HASLETT
HATRE
HATT
HAVRENNE
HAYS
HAYWOOD
HEBENSTEIN
HEINZELIN
HEITZMAN
HÉLY
HENNE
HENQUEL
HENRICH
HENRIOT
HENRY
HENZEY
HERBST
HERBSTER
HEUSLER
HEWITT
HILD(T)
HIENTZ
HILL
HILT
HINTZY
HINZELIN
HITTINGER
HITZEL
HOCQUEMILLER
HOFFMANN
HOFFNER
HOLCOMBE
HOLLENBERGER
HOLMES
HOPKINS
HOSOTTE
HOUC
HOUËL
HOUG
HOUGE
HOUILLON
HOUYOUX
HOWARD
HUART
HUBER
HUCK
HUDSON
HUG
HUGG
HUGHES
HUMBERT
HUNT
HUNTLY
HUTCHINSON

Window Glass Manufacturing

BestMyers — 10 Nov 2003 12:55:51 GMT

My BEST family arrived in Maryland around 1850 from Bavaria.
The family worked in the window glass manufacturing business for the next 75 years in various mills through-out the the Northeast. Charles Best settled in Berkshire MA, Michael Best settled in Cleveland, NY and John Best settled in Durhamville, NY. I would like to compare notes on both
the Best family and the glass business.

Search Peltier in census

athenor2003 — 10 Dec 2003 6:25:33 GMT

Who could help me, I would like to know that the census of 1900 or 1870 indicates for an ancestor glassworker, it is about Victor PELTIER, who was established in Ottawa (IL), he was born in 1833 in Lorraine France
Thank you for your cooperation.

Farmer's Glassworks in Clarksburg, MA

PriscillaR — 4 Dec 2003 1:37:10 GMT

I'm looing for any information on the Farmer's Glassworks in Clarksburg, MA in business about 1814.
I researching the Pratt & Aldrich families & these 2 names are attached to this business. My Ebenezer Pratt was b. in Clarksburg but I have little information as to what he did for a living. I also can't find the parents of either of his wives, Sarah Aldredg & Lydia Aldrich.
I'm hoping to connect these 2 people through this business if possible.
Thanks, Priscilla

Welcome to the Glass and Crystal Makers Family Board

Laura Bozzay — 27 Oct 2003 2:33:04 GMT

Welcome to the Glass and Crystal Makers Board. This board is set up to research the families who have ancestors that were glass or crystal makers in any country. We know that glass and crystal making families moved all over the world and often married into other glass and crystal making families. I have many glass and crystal makers in my family. These were from the Alsace, Lorraine, and Moselle areas of France / Germany. Some of these families also went to England and to the United States. There are famous glass cna crystal making families throughout the world. Please post queries about the families you are trying to find. Laura, your message board administrator.

Surname Laurencot

Laura Bozzay — 16 Nov 2003 6:17:20 GMT

I am in contact with a man in France who is researching his Laurencot family that came to both the US and Canada. If you have any ties to this family please post a reply.

Looking for Surname Walter

Laura Bozzay — 16 Nov 2003 6:15:44 GMT

Looking for descendants of Walter family who made glass and crystal in France. I am a direct descendant of George des Chambre Walter a master glass maker of St. Louis Crystallerie in France.

I posted this query on the Walter surname board as well.

glass makers

E_STUBBE — 17 Jul 2004 9:00:44 GMT

I forgot the name Vogt.

Eric Stubbe

LATURNUS

Laura Bozzay — 3 Nov 2003 1:18:18 GMT

This is posted for Georges Moret who does not write in English. If someone writes in French and would like to correspond with him directly, please contact me and I will give you his email address. I am also happy to translate between you.

He is looking for information from any Laturnus descendants living in the US or Canada.

HENZEY & TYZACK

William Good — 28 Oct 2003 9:12:47 GMT

I am descended from the HENZEY and TYZACK families of Stourbridge & Lorriane.

PEMBERTON- Glass workers in Smethwick, England - Chance's?

Carol Pemberton — 27 Oct 2003 10:40:28 GMT

My Thomas PEMBERTON was born in Dumbarton, Dunbartonshire, Scotland and moved to Smethwick, Worcestershire and had all their family, and their families there. He was a Crown Glass Blower, his son William was a glass gatherer, his son James was a glass blower, his son Alexander was a pipe warmer - in 1851 he lived in Scotch Row , then 1861 and 1871, they lived in Victoria Street.

Does anyone out there know of these people?
Regards
Carol on Magnetic Island

Glass & Crystal Makers

E Barrie — 27 Oct 2003 8:39:26 GMT

I have 2 families in Biddulph , Staffordshire believed to be involued in glass factory The Family name are Morris and Sellers.