Robert Peel 
General Notes
Robert Peel and his father William Peel were both Yeoman.
In Aug, 1744, Robert Peel of Oswaldtwistle & Elizabeth Howarth of Lower Darwen by Licence granted by W'm Bunter
In 1764 Robert joined his brother-in-law Jonathan Haworth and established the famous firm of Haworth, Peel, and Yates, the first Lancashire Calico Printers. The deed of partnership was dated 1770.
Robert became a wealthy man, curate of Blackburn, and had two sons Sir Robert Peel the industralist and Nicholas Peel, that took holy orders. He was the grandfather of Sir Robert Peel (1788-1850), born in Bury. who was the Prime Minister of the UK 1834-35 and again in 1841-46.
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Connections & Relationships
Relationship Notes
In 1764 Robert Peel joined his brother-in-law Jonathan Haworth and established the famous firm of Haworth, Peel, and Yates, the first Lancashire Calico Printers. The deed of partnership was dated 1770.
Robert and Jonathan Howarth worked with each other.2
Details of Robert's family with Elizabeth (Betty) Howarth
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