About Thomas Witherby
Lived 1719 – 1797 (aged 77–78). Thomas Witherby was a British journalist and editor.
Thomas Witherby (1719 – 26 November 1797) was the founder of Witherby's, now known as the Witherby Publishing Group, one of the oldest publishing companies in the United Kingdom. In 1740, he opened a stationer's shop at 9 Birchin Lane, London next door to the Sword Blade coffee house. His shop initially sold parchment, paper and stamps.
Thomas Witherby's records and those of his apprentices are held within the Records of London's Livery Companies as well in the London Metropolitan Archives. These include precedent books containing pro forma specimen court documents and forms written in his own hand.
Personal life He was married to Elizabeth Witherby (died 7 April 1800).
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English businessman
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Thomas Witherby died on 26 November 1797.
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