One of the leading Nantwich families, they had owned land in the town since the 14th century.

He owned a gristmill and general store in the town of Moulinette.

With a friend, he later owned a Packard car dealership in the town.

Thomas Durham owned a store in the town since 1826.

His father eventually owned a power company in the town.

His father was a publican, who owned two premises in the town.

By the early 20th century, Jews owned 32 of the 67 factories in the town.

They also owned two bath houses in the town as additional income properties.

His parents owned an off-license in the old town.

He had an older sister Marie, and his father owned a store in the town.