Background
WAD HAM, Arthur was born on September 7, 1852 in Barnstaple.
WAD HAM, Arthur was born on September 7, 1852 in Barnstaple.
Studied at Society of Friends’ Schools.
Associate Institute of Mechanical Engineers, 1893. Commenced press agitation in 1879 for cheaper patents, ultimately secured by Act of 1883. Contributed articles to Manchester Guardian series, August 1903, in defence of Free Trade for Machinery and Engineering interests (reprinted in book form and published under title, “ Protection and Industry ”).
Article on the Rise and Progress of the Machinery and Engineering trades for “ British Industries under Free Trade,” 1903. Founder and Editor of the Machinery Market, established 1879; writer on trade economics.
Spouse 1876, Sarah Marina,daughter of Wm. Swann of Bradford, Yorks.