William Ridgway 92,93
- Born: 1788, Staffordshire 92
- Marriage: Ann Sharp
- Died: 29 Mar 1864, Clayton, Yorkshire aged 76 92
- Buried: Apr 1864, Bethesda Church, Family Vault 92
 General Notes:
Carried on the family business at Cauldon Place with brother John. The brothers inherited the Bell Works from Uncle George in 1830. This was kept by William, with John retaining Cauldon Place. Their partnership now ended. Partners included Francis Morley (his son-in-law), Leonard Abington, William Wear. Operated 6 factories in Hanley, including Cobden Works, High St Works, Church Bank Works, Broad St Works (later Mason's Ironstone).
Lived @ Prospect Place, Northwood. Chief Bailiff of Hanley 1830.
"Enterprising but lacked caution" - quote from Advertiser on his death.
1841 H0107/0990/7/14 Northwood
William Ridgway 15?? Manufacturer Y
Ann " 50 Y
Elizabeth " 25 Y
Helen " 20 Y
Anne " 15 Y
Harriet " 14 Y
Sophia " 12 Y
George " 7 Y
1861 RG9/1939 f130 Clayton
William Ridgway abt 1788 Hanley, Staffordshire, England Head W Farming 6 acres emp 2 labourers Clayton Staffordshire
Adeline Mellor abt 1819 Hanley, Staffordshire, England Daughter Clayton Staffordshire
Hellen Ridgway Mellor abt 1843 Northampton, Northamptonshire, England Granddaughter Clayton Staffordshire
Hannah Dean abt 1835 Felmorind, Northamptonshire, England Servant Clayton Staffordshire
William married Ann Sharp. (Ann Sharp was born about 1790 in Staffordshire 92.)
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