Background
Statham, Robert James was born on April 9, 1925 in Burnaston, England. Son of Wilfred and Eleanor Proudlock (Jeffrey) Statham.
Statham, Robert James was born on April 9, 1925 in Burnaston, England. Son of Wilfred and Eleanor Proudlock (Jeffrey) Statham.
1 child, David James.
Apprentice engineer Vulcan Foundry, Newton-le-Willows, England, 1939-1947. General engineer Locker Industry, Warrington, England, 1947-1949. Plant installation Stubbs, Warrington, 1949-1951.
Toolmaker B.I.C.C., Leigh, England, 1951-1954.
Motor cycle trade manager Millers, Wigan, England, 1954-1957. Diesinker David Brown Industries, Leigh, 1957-1960.
Proprietor Star Engineering Company, Leigh, 1960-1972. Managing director Star Scaffold Hire Limited., Leigh, 1972-1984, chairman, since 1984.
Managing director Firsway Garage Limited., Leigh, 1980-1984, chairman, since 1984.
Partner Tippsta United Kingdom, Leigh, since 1985. President Friendly Collecting Society, Leigh, 1975-1979.
Member Church of England. Club: Deane Golf (vice captain 1985, captain 1986).
Married Lucy Riley, September 22, 1945. 1 child, David James.