Greenwood, Thomas, 23 Fenchurch St, London, u and cm (1787–1808). Son of Charles Greenwood, upholder of Fenchurch St whose business he continued. Freeman of the Upholders’ Co. by patrimony, 5 September 1787. It is not clear when he commenced working in the family business. His father died in 1783 but since 1780 the business had been carried on by the partnership of Greenwood and Senols and this continued after Charles Greenwood's death. In 1784 a James Greenwood is shown in one directory at 23 Fenchurch St and 1788–89 the partnership of Greenwood & Sebire. From 1790 however Thomas Greenwood is shown in sole control. In 1803 subscribed to Sheraton's Cabinet Dictionary. The premises first occupied by his father at 7 Rood Lane were retained and in July 1792 utensils and stock here was insured for £250. Thomas Greenwood was clearly a person of some wealth and in 1790 took out insurance cover on five houses of £3,200. In January 1803 insurance cover totalled £5,350. [D; GL, Upholders’ Co. records; Sun MS vol. 388, p. 240; ref. 670738; vol. 427, ref. 743700]