My 4xGGFather was Henry Whitaker b. 24 Jun 1759, Halifax, Yorkshire F. Giles Whitaker M. Ann Ellis d. 24 May 1823, Halifax.
On the marriage to his wife Elizabeth Bolton his occupation was Presser.
On the christening records to his children William and Caroline his occupation was Painter.
A newspaper article for marriage of his daughter Ann his occupation was Enameller.
It was only on a newspaper article on his death does it mention that he was an "eminent clock face painter of Halifax"
The Halifax Trade directery 1822 have an entry under Painters House and Sign - Whitaker & Shreeve, (enamellers) Aked's road. A Google search have attributed this Whitaker to William Whitaker who made clock face panels. A further Google search makes no reference to Henry Whitaker in the clock professions.
I was wondering if Henry & William are the same person or if there is a close family relationship ie. brothers? Henry did have a brotherWilliam born 17 May 1748, Halifax.
I have seen a photo of a grandfather clock with a clock face was produced by William Whitaker. It was very beautiful and I would love to know if it may have been painted by Henry.
