Samuel Garbett

Samuel Garbett (1717– 5 December 1803 ) was a prominent citizen of Birmingham England, during the Industrial Revolution, and a friend of Matthew Boulton. Historian Carl Chinn argues that he:

Garbett's education extended:

Garbett was employed by a London merchant named Hollis, as his agent for purchasing goods in Birmingham.

Throughout his life, Garbett played a prominent part in local politics and affairs, including police proposals and the development of Birmingham's canals. During the Birmingham riots of 1791, it was at his house in Newhall Street that the town and country gentry held their emergency meetings. His political lobbying in general, and correspondence with Shelburne in particular, make him a significant figure in national politics.