Samuel Pearson

Samuel Pearson (1814–1884) was the founder of Pearson PLC, a leading publishing company listed on the London Stock Exchange. His grandson Weetman Pearson was ennobled, making Samuel Pearson the ancestor of the Viscounts Cowdray.

Career

After working as a labourer, Pearson set up his own brickmaking and contracting business in Bradford in 1844.[1] In 1856, he brought his son, George, into the business and in 1857 the business won an important contract for extension and refurbishment work on the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway.[2] By 1861 it was employing 9 men and a farmer.[3] He retired in 1879 and died in Scholes in 1884.[4]

References

  1. "Our History". Pearson.com. Retrieved 18 April 2011.
  2. Garner, p. 38
  3. 1861 census
  4. "Samuel Pearson". Grace's Guide. Retrieved 26 March 2016.

Soutrces

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