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Person Record
Metadata
Name |
Hampson, Joseph |
Born |
circa 1832 |
Birthplace |
England |
Deceased |
Feb. 10, 1901 |
Deceased |
Bruce County, Ontario |
Children |
Al |
Relationships |
Grandson Bill. |
Occupation |
Joseph purchased the Saugeen Foundry in 1875, (which then became known as Hampson's Foundry) located at 10 Yonge St. N., Walkerton. Joseph's son Al eventually joined the business. They manufactured high quality plows, root slicers, scufflers, land rollers and iron school desks. Grandson Bill Hampson was the next generation to run the business. |
Places |
Walkerton, Ontario |
Sources |
Sources: Ancestrylibrary.com. "Joseph Hampson" in the Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1952. Retrieved July 15, 2025. Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre, archives collection. "Brockton Heritage Tours : Heritage driving tour, Walkerton". Object ID # A2025.043.006-001. 2012. |
