Peter Whitehead (businessman) explained

Peter Whitehead (1793–1866) was a prominent business man in Rawtenstall, Lancashire. With his brothers Thomas and David he established Thomas Whitehead and Brothers in 1815.[1]

Following the dissolution of Thomas Whitehead and Brothers in 1855, Whitehead built the Ilex Mill, Rawtenstall in 1856.[2]

He is buried in the same grave as his two brothers in the churchyard of Longholme Methodist Church.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ives . Marie . David Whitehead An influential Man of Rawtenstall Marie Ives - Peter Fisher . peterfisher.smugmug.com . Rawtentsall Civic Society . 1 March 2019.
  2. News: Ashton . Laura . Inside Ilex . 1 March 2019 . Rossendale Free Press . 15 October 2003 . Rossendale Free Press . 2003.
  3. Web site: Fisher . peter . Rawtenstall - Peter Fisher . peterfisher.smugmug.com . 1 March 2019.

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