Sumner, John (1806-39)
Sumner, John, Liverpool, carver (1806–39). Free 31 October 1806. Trading at 29 Crosshall St as a carver and shopkeeper in 1813. In 1816 at 30 Crosshall St, in 1818 at 22 Haymarket and thereafter in Basnett St. The number in Basnett St was 17 in 1824 and 13, 1827–37. In 1834 he was described as a carver, gilder and furniture broker. In 1839 at 23 Basnett St and 15 Gt George St. [D; freemen reg.]
The original entry from Dictionary of English Furniture Makers, 1660-1840 can be found at British History Online.