John ISMAY

[webbedwards]

Hi All, Any info on John Ismay b about 1884, Chairman of John Ismay & Sons & John Ismay Industries, later to become Sterling Electricals of Ilford.
Would like to know when he died, was around (old newspapers) in 1964

[ColC]

Two possible deaths in the North of England.

There is a business report in the Spectator where he stated the company was doing well in 1937.

Deaths Mar 1956   
Ismay John S 71 Durham N.W
 
Deaths Jun 1963   
ISMAY JOHN 78 WIGTON

Colin

[ColC]

These are the John Ismay births 1884 +/- 1 year

Births Dec 1883   
ISMAY    John        Blackburn   
   
 Births Dec 1884   
Ismay    John        Cockermouth      
Ismay    John        Newcastle upon Tyne   
   
 Births Mar 1885   
Ismay    John        Gateshead      
Ismay    John Soalsby    Gateshead      

Colin

[webbedwards]

thanks

[nanny jan]

have you looked for a Will for him?

A possible death in 1972, address in Monaco;  probate £31,243.

[garstonite]

do you have his wifes name - it may help on 1911 census to see where he was born - that's if he married before he was 27 ?

[Girl Guide]

According to the Birmingham Daily Gazette 14 February 1939, John had retired the previous October, i.e. 1938

Seems to be hard to find in the 1939.

[bbart]

According to the Birmingham Daily Gazette 14 February 1939, John had retired the previous October, i.e. 1938

Seems to be hard to find in the 1939.

Following up on Girl Guide's finding, there is is note in the Western Morning News 10 October 1938 stating John resigned due to continuing ill-health. Perhaps he did not make it to 1939, or moved to a warmer climate.

Added: The newspaper also states his resignation left Mr. J. H. Thomas  as the sole managing director.  I would have thought it would have been whoever was the "& Son"?

[chempat]

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