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Poyntz, William jnr (1725)

Poyntz, William jnr, London, ‘upholder’ (1725). Son of William Poyntz snr, and free of the Upholders’ Co. by patrimony, 10 December 1725. He is referred to in the Company records as ‘esquire’ and the prosperous nature of the family might indicate that he did not practice the trade. [GL, Upholders’ Co. records]

The original entry from Dictionary of English Furniture Makers, 1660-1840 can be found at British History Online.