William Inman
British businessman
About William Inman
Lived 1825 – 1881 (aged 56). William Inman was a British ship-owner.
William Inman (6 April 1825 in Leicester – 3 July 1881 in Upton, Wirral) was the owner of the Liverpool, New York and Philadelphia Steamship Company. Also known as the Inman Line, it ran services from Liverpool to New York and Philadelphia, in the United States, for emigration in the mid-19th century.
He was the fourth son of Charles Inman. He became the owner of Upton Manor, in the grounds of Upton Park and held the title Lord of the manor of Upton. A benefactor to his local community, Inman donated funds for the construction of Christchurch, Moreton and St. Mary's Church, Upton.
Inman married in 1849 Anne Brewis Stobart, daughter of William Stobart of Picktree. He died at Upton Manor in 1881 and was buried at Moreton Parish Church, Wirral.
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Who was William Inman?
British businessman (1825-1881)
When was William Inman born?
William Inman was born on 6 April 1825 in Leicester.
When did William Inman die?
William Inman died on 3 July 1881 in Upton.
What was William Inman's occupation?
William Inman was a ship-owner.
What nationality was William Inman?
William Inman was British.
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