Obituary of John COPLEY

Sheffield Daily Telegraph

11 Apr 1903
page 8 column f

OBITUARY


MR. JOHN COPLEY

Many of out readers most particularly in the
Walkley district, will regret to hear of the death
of Mr. John Copley, of the firm of John Copley
and Sons, cutlery manufacturers, Richmond Works,
Creswick Street. Mr. Copley, who lived at the
Firs, Carr Road, Walkley, enjoyed his usual health
up to last evening. About six o’clock, having had
tea, he went upstairs, with the intention of going
out to meet some friends a little later. Shortly
afterwards Mrs. Copley heard her husband calling,
and, proceeding upstairs, found that he had fallen
on his right side. She instantly sent for Dr.
Wiseman, who, on his arrival, gave no hope of
recovery, and death took place about seven o’clock.
Mr. Copley was the senior partner in the firm,
which was founded by his father many years ago.
It was from the first established at Walkley, but
not at Richmond Works, which were subsequently
built owing to the extension of the business. It
is largely an Indian and Eastern trade that the
firm carry on. Mr. Copley served some time as
an overseer for Nether Hallam, and was also a
guardian of the poor for that district. He was
a Conservative and a Churchman, and for several
years served as a churchwarden at St. Mary’s,
Walkley, where he was also a manager of the
schools, and took a liberal interest in all the
Church and educational works of that district. He
He was president of the Hallamshire Proprietary
Bowling Green, Steel Bank, where he was a much-
respected member, and a very frequent attender.
he was widely known, more especially, to the older
members of the Sheffield cutlery trade, and gener-
ally esteemed. He was in his 68th year, and
leaves a widow, two sons and one daughter.

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Hugh

Thank you Elaine, there aren't many pictures which is a shame but I have found some others of interest do thank you very much for the prompt.
Andrea

Hugh, these are fantastic, thank you so much for taking the time to reply. This has filled in some gaps for me and further history!!
Thanks again.
Andrea

Hi Andrea - my grandfather was John Charles Copley and lived in Burngreave in the 1920s but then moved to Bradford. That's all I know at the moment. Trying to find out more as I have just moved back to Yorkshire in the last 5 years and work in Sheffield.

I am not sure how to send a private email.
I am a relative and have some information on Copley's and some photos.

I see Copley knives for sale some times.
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/antique-copely-sons-sheffield-sailors-154705531

There are also posts on RootChat website.

John Copley born 1804, died 5.3.1864 and married Ann Bradshaw daughter of Christopher and Christiana Bradshaw also born 1804. Their children:

1) Eliza b 1824 married George Marshall and had Henry and Charles sons.
2) James Copley b 1826. Married Caroline Hawke and had Sarah, Eliza, Elizabeth and John
3) Charles Copley (Cutler) born 1826 married Elizabeth and had Jemima and Albert
4) Mary Ann Copley married John Joel. Their daughter, Kate, was later fostered by brother John Copley.
5) John Copley b 1833 died 10-04-1903 married Harriet Waterfall (whose ancestor was Sheriff of Sheffield), 26-8-1858 at st. Philips. They had:
- John Waterfall who married Elizabeth Hartley,
- Albert Edwin b 1865 died before 1902,
- Sarah (married Joseph Brammer),
- Walter Frank 1868 (married Lena Lainge) had Mousehole Forge, Rivelin,
- Beatrice b 1876.
6) Elizabeth b 1837 married G. Booth,
7) Sarah b 1841 married Albert Waterfall, brother of Harriet.

The Copleys are mentioned in this report of the consecration of Walkley Cemetery in 1880...
https://www.chrishobbs.com/sheffield/walkleycemetery.htm


Hugh

Thank you Hugh, this is fascinating. I have sent you an message with private contact details for me.

Many thanks
Andres

Hello Andrea

I have just come across your 2017 request for information about Copley and Sons. The Walkley Historians have just published a book about Victorian Walkley and in it you will find a case study, written by me, about Copley and Sons.

See the web site for information on how to purchase:
https://walkleyhistory.wordpress.com/2020/03/20/victorian-walkley-book-available/

Best wishes, Marianne

Hi Marianne,

Thanks for posting, especially regarding the book on Victorian Walkley.

As a Walkley Lass I will check it out and send for it.

Elaine in Ottawa Canada.

Instant Messenger: Skype

Thank you so much- I will look at this, my father will be particular interested in this. Thanks again!

Hi
I’m a descendant of Charles Copley and his son Henry John Copley. I have just found some information about the factory. If you would like it please do email me. Carole.cairns1@sky.com
I found some table knives with their mark on them a few years ago which I bought for my father. I couldn’t afford one of the spring knives.
How are you related to them.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Kind regards
Carole

Hi Andrea
I’m descended from John Copley through his son Charles. Please feel free to email me. I’m currently looking at the Copley’s and have lots of info on the family. Only a small amount about the factory.
Kind regards Carole

Elizabeth Hartley who married John Waterfall is an ancestor of mine.