Background
He was born in Wallingford, Berkshire in 1809, son of George Rawlinson.
He was born in Wallingford, Berkshire in 1809, son of George Rawlinson.
In 1827 he is living in Bridgewater, Somerset as an articled clerk to Richard Carver. His father is also in Bridgewater as a Lace Manufacturer. In 1853 he was on the board of the Scottish Widows" Fund Assurance Society.
Later he worked as a dealer in lace and silk in Clapham.
He was clearly successful in business as his estate was valued at £60,000 (£5,334,317 as of 2016) on his death on 18 July 1880.