Thomas Gillott Rowland was born 12th December 1858 in Sheffield. He was the son of Thomas and Mary (née Gillott) Rowland. Thomas came from five previous generations of Table Knife Cutlers, dating back to Edward Rowland born in 1707, Jonathan born 1736, Robert born 1783, Thomas born 1808 (grandfather), and Thomas born 1836 (father).The occupation of Thomas Gillott Rowland in 1881 was Table Knife Cutler and by 1901 he was described as Cutlery Manufacturer Manager. In 1911 his occupation was Cutlery Plate Manufactur....