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Simeon Shaw, Tunstall, 1835
A renowned Staffordshire author and teacher, Simeon wrote to the Duke of Sutherland asking for help to get his sons a better education. Read about this famous Staffordshire personality and his family here.
Samuel Fisher, Shelton, 1848
Read about local initiatives to establish a new church in the Staffordshire Potteries.
Reverend Kingsmill, Lane End, 1836
A Minister in the Staffordshire Potteries, Reverend Kingsmill wrote to the Duke of Sutherland about his living and the corruption in the election of ministers in Lane End.
Josiah Wedgwood, Staffordshire Potteries, 1836
A member of the famous Wedgwood family, Josiah wrote to the Duke on behalf of his son about a local opportunity.
Reverend Henry Grey, Trent Vale, Newcastle 1847
Reverend Grey wrote to the Duke about the building of a parsonage house at Trent Vale.
Father James Egan, Newcastle, 1835
Father Egan wrote to the Duke about the building of a chapel and school in an underprivileged manufacturing district of Newcastle.
J. H. Sheridan, Staffordshire Potteries, 1836
Sheridan had devoted his life to the Staffordshire Potteries. He wrote to the Duke of Sutherland asking him to use his influence to help him obtain a position as an assistant commissioner. Read about his life and his family here.