James Fenwick. First school attendance officer for Accrington

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HAC-H01-S1-2224-1

Title

James Fenwick. First school attendance officer for Accrington

Place

Accrington

Personal names

James Fenwick

General notes

James Fenwick. First school attendance officer for Accrington. The son of a hand-loom weaver, James Fenwick was a native of Haslingden, and whilst carrying on his business as a shoemaker, studied Theology under the Rev Joseph Harbottle and became minister of a Baptist Chapel in Cheshire. Returning to his native town, he became engaged in the scholastic profession, coming to Accrington, was appointed School Attendance Officer, a post he held for more than 20 years. He was a prominent member of the Particular Baptist Chapel in Peel Street, and later Barnes Street, and was a local preacher, occupying most of the pulpits in the district. He died January 29th 1895 age 67 years.

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Year of image

Mid 19th Century

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Subjects

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