Career
In 1879, he bought the Rishton Paper Making and Staining Company, Limited, which was formed in 1874, but went into liquidation in 1878. There was a serious fire on 6 April 1883, a three storey building was gutted, and three tons of Esparto grass was destroyed. Fortunately, there was insurance cover.
Rishton Mill was closed by Robert Maxwell in February 1981.
