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Thomas Jessop

1804 – 1887

British businessman

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About Thomas Jessop

Lived 1804 – 1887 (aged 83). Thomas Jessop was a businessperson.

Thomas Jessop (31 January 1804, in Sheffield – 30 November 1887) was a steelmaker who became Mayor of Sheffield (1863-1864) and Master Cutler. As Mayor, he had to deal with the Great Sheffield Flood of 1864.

Family Thomas Jessop was born on Blast Lane, Sheffield, the son of William Jessop (1772–1835) and Rebecca Taylor (1770–1859), who had 3 other sons and 4 daughters. He married Frances Yates Hope in 1848 and they had 5 daughters and one son, William (1856–1905). After the death of William and the other brothers Thomas was chairman from 1871 until the time of his death. and was interred at Ecclesall Church on 3 December, following a great funeral procession led by 700 workers from the steelworks, and with carriages including the Mayor and Master Cutler.

Artistic recognition

There are three known portraits of Jessop, each by Hugh Ford Crighton: two in his role as mayor, one hanging at Sheffield Town Hall, one in Sheffield Museum; a third in his role as hospital founder hangs at the Sheffield Teaching Hospital.

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Mayor of Sheffield

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Thomas Jessop?

British businessman (1804–1887)

When was Thomas Jessop born?

Thomas Jessop was born on 31 January 1804.

When did Thomas Jessop die?

Thomas Jessop died on 30 November 1887.

What was Thomas Jessop's occupation?

Thomas Jessop was a businessperson.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Thomas Jessop

· Wikidata: Q7791317

· DBpedia: Thomas Jessop

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