Churton, William, High St, Whitchurch, Salop, and Foregate St, Chester, cm, u, chairmaker, auctioneer and appraiser (1822–40). William Churton started his business in Whitchurch but in 1833 took his sons into the firm and expanded, taking over the premises formerly occupied by Joseph Cliffe in Foregate, Chester. From this date the business is styled Churton & Sons. Cliffe's remaining stock in trade was offered ‘at very reduced prices’. The business was still operating from both towns in 1840 when in addition to an ‘Extensive Assortment of CABINET FURNITURE’ they stocked Brussels carpets and offered to execute orders for ‘British Plate glass’ with punctuality. [D; Chester Courant, 9 December 1833]