Henry Briggs
Henry Briggs (1815-1896) was the son of Samuel Briggs, an awl blade maker in Solly Street. According to the Census, Henry was variously an awl blade maker, traveller, and steel merchant (1851); electro-silver plate manager (1861); and electro-plate manufacturer of spoons and forks in Eyre Street (1871). His wife was Mary Ann. By 1881, when they lived in Botanical Road, Henry had retired. He died in Ratcliffe Road on 18 May 1896, aged 80. He left £120 to Frank Jackson Briggs (hi....
