William Currer – aka Currie – was born at Long Preston.
Son of Rev William Currer and brother of Ann.
He was operating as a merchant in Halifax by 25 April 1782.
He was a carpet weaver at Luddendenfoot, and he owned a wool/cotton scribbling mill at Cragg Mill, Cragg Vale.
He was Overseer of the Poor for Midgley
In 1787, he occupied Boy Mill, Luddendenfoot and Foxcroft's Mill.
He had a carpet mill, warehouse, office and dam on the site of Luddendenfoot Mill. Around 1800, this was the largest carpet factory in Yorkshire, and made Scotch carpets. This is probably where John Crossley worked before setting up his own business in 1800. His business is recorded as William Currer, Son & Company.
He was one of the subscribers to the Leeds Infirmary [1792].
In June 1799, he bought land at Sowerby – known variously as the Milner Lodge or Black Hall or Wood Farm estate.
He lived at Upper Foot Farm, Luddendenfoot [1800].
On 9th February 1805, he chaired a meeting of Halifax manufacturers which decided to allow cotton goods to be sold in the Piece Hall.
In 1777, he married (1) Elizabeth Swire at Skipton.
Elizabeth was the daughter of John Swire of Skipton
Children:
On 1st January 1795, he married (2) Fanny Mellin at Halifax Parish Church.
In the early 1800s, he built himself a house – Milner Lodge – which cost more to build than he had anticipated. He told his foreman that he had kept an account of its cost until he had spent £4,000, and then he became so disgusted that he burned the account book, although the house was not nearly finished, complaining that
he had done all that to please his wife
He died [13th December 1807] shortly after it was finished. LUDD. was buried at Halifax Parish Church There is a memorial to members of the family in Luddenden Churchyard.
After his death, his mills at Luddenden and Cragg Vale were sold.
His widow Fanny carried on business as a carpet manufacturer in the firm of Widow Currer & Son at Luddendenfoot
See John Crossley and Currer Bridge
This & associated entries use material contributed by David Cant & David Glover
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