Battersby, Robert (1790-1827)
Battersby, Robert, Lancaster, cm (b. 1790–d. 1827). Trading at Stonewell in partnership with Edward Lodge until 1826, and in Friar St in partnership with John Hodgson and his brother John Battersby as Hodgson & Battersbys. Died in August 1827 aged 37. [Lancaster Gazette, 13 May 1826 and 20 May 1826; Liverpool Mercury, 31 August 1827]
The original entry from Dictionary of English Furniture Makers, 1660-1840 can be found at British History Online.