Evans, William (1769-1786)
Evans, William
London; upholder and carpet warehouseman (1769–1786)
Recorded at Talbot Court, Gracechurch Street (1769–82); no. 3 (1770–82); and Edmonton (1786).
Admitted freeman of the Upholders’ Company by redemption on 5 July 1769.
In 1775 he employed a non-freeman for five months.
In 1780 he insured a house at 31 Queen's Row, Walworth, for £200.
Named in contemporary newspapers, 1772–79. [Guildhall Library, Upholders’ Company records; Guildhall Library, City Licence books, vol. 9; Sun MS vol. 283, p. 110; Heal].
Source: DEFM
The original entry from Dictionary of English Furniture Makers, 1660-1840 can be found at British History Online.