Tim,
There might be an interesting tale behind this.
The census returns for York are showing a John Ayre (bth. 1816 Hull) who seems to have
settled in the city some time between 1842 - 1846 based on stated issue's birth
locations etc.
In 1851 his stated occupation was that of a 'Bookkeeper and Publican'.
However, by 1861 he had risen to being an 'Iron founder employing 130 men with 50
boys'.
The 1871 returns list him under the same occupation.
There are 'Cattleys' appearing in the census returns for York, but they seem to
have been 'Timber Merchants'.
If wealthy, perhaps they invested in the business.
Might be worth having a browse of the online London Gazette to see if there is anything
for them partnership wise.
David
From: Tim Cattley
Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2009 11:34 PM
To: catley @rootsweb
Subject: [CATLEY] Catley & Ayres road steam vehicle 1869
Hi All,
The Internet has a number of entries for a steam powered three wheeled road vehicle
weighing a bit less than a 1000 Kgs produced in 1869, in York, by messrs Catley and
Ayres.
One site at least, has a photograph showing the machine in question with two individuals
who are presumably Mr Catley and Mr Ayres?
All the sites that I have looked at, give exactly the same word perfect text description
which suggests a single and unrevealed source of original information.
If I recall correctly, Chris' Catley database has a Catley // Ayres connection but
whether this is a York's associated event, or even anything other than purely
coincidental, I know not.
Does anyone have any knowledge as to who this Catley was?
Regards
Tim
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