John Gurney, of Keswick (1715-1770)
Born circa 1715
Died 1770
Married 21 July 1739
Elizabeth Kett,
daughter of Richard Kett
Died 1788
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He introduced the manufacture of hand-spun yarn into Norwich from the
South of Ireland, and was admitted a freeman of Norwich on 24 February
1739. When he died he left a fortune of 100,000 pounds sterling.
Source: Leo van de Pas |
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