Hi Ian,
Thomas Southern of Wensley was a partner in 10 meers on Coatenook Vein at
Starbotton in 1778. Among his partners were Hannah and Richard Southern.
In 1775 he had a 4/24 share of a total of 28 meers on Slanter and Cavendish
Veins at Grassington.
He was also part of a group which had a moiety (1/2 share) of Cowley Sough
in Derbyshire.
John Southern, one of his sons, worked for Boulton & Watt - see the
following website:-
http://www.ampltd.co.uk/digital_guides/industrial_revolution_series_one_parts_6-8/Detailed-Listing-Part-7.aspx
Box 343 – John Southern, Thomas Southern and Family, 1776-1824. Items 1-81.
1-28 : Letters and Papers concerning John Southern, 1782-1797 (d. 1815,
originally engaged as a draughtsman by Boulton & Watt, appointed manager of
the Soho Foundry in 1800 with a share in the profits, made a partner in
1810).
29. : Not used.
30-72 : Letters and Papers concerning John Southern, 1797-1815.
73-74 : Letters and Papers concerning Mrs Southern, 1824.
75-80 : Letters and Papers concerning Thomas Southern (father of John
Southern), 1776-1790.
81 : Letter from Mrs Southern to M R Boulton, 1816.
Regards,
Mike Gill
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