LEFEVRE FAMILY, CANTERBURY

~ LEFEVRE FAMILY ~

CANTERBURY

_February 25, 1893 (WTHBH) Death of Mr. E. Lefevre - On Thursday evening last there passed away from our midst one of our oldest and most respected citizens - the late Mr. Edward Lefevre, of St. Peter's Street. The Lefevres, as their name indicates, are of French origin and came over to this country about the middle of the 16th century during the Huguenot Persecution. Many of the refugees at that time found an asylum in this city, and established amongst the then inhabitants, the useful arts of silk-weaving, lace-making, wool-combing, etc. The family of the Lefevres was connected with the latter and for more than 300 years its representatives have carried on in Canterbury the business of wool-combers and worsted manufacturers. Mr. Edward Lefevre served his apprenticeship under his father Mr. James Lefevre, in the old building known as the Archbishop's Palace. Afterwards he went into Yorkshire where he remained for some time. Coming back to Canterbury he laboured with untiring engergy and zeal at the worsted-making, combing and spinning being then done by hand alone. He also devoted a great deal of time and attention to the dyeing of wool, and managed to produce in the long run "fast dyes" especially in navy blues then in great demand, which his predecessors had hitherto failed to discover. About 27 years ago the retail business in St. Peter's Street was commenced, and year by year it has grown and developed until it is now the largest business of the kind in the South of England. Wools of every description are weekly sent into all parts of Great Britain and Ireland, France, India and the Colonies. Over 100 ladies of title in this country patronize the firm - many of whom have sent letters of condolence to the family.

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~ LEFEVRE FAMILY ~ CANTERBURY _February 25, 1893 (WTHBH) Death of Mr. E. Lefevre - On Thursday evening last there passed away from our midst one of our oldest and most respected citizens - the late Mr. Edward Lefevre, of St. Peter's Street. The Lefevres, as their name indicates, are of French origin and came over to this country about the middle of the 16th century during the Huguenot Persecution. Many of the refugees at that time found an asylum in this city, and established amongst the then inhabitants, the useful arts of silk-weaving, lace-making, wool-combing, etc. The family of the Lefevres was connected with the latter and for more than 300 years its representatives have carried on in Canterbury the business of wool-combers and worsted manufacturers. Mr. Edward Lefevre served his apprenticeship under his father Mr. James Lefevre, in the old building known as the Archbishop's Palace. Afterwards he went into Yorkshire where he remained for some time. Coming back to Canterbury he laboured with untiring engergy and zeal at the worsted-making, combing and spinning being then done by hand alone. He also devoted a great deal of time and attention to the dyeing of wool, and managed to produce in the long run "fast dyes" especially in navy blues then in great demand, which his predecessors had hitherto failed to discover. About 27 years ago the retail business in St. Peter's Street was commenced, and year by year it has grown and developed until it is now the largest business of the kind in the South of England. Wools of every description are weekly sent into all parts of Great Britain and Ireland, France, India and the Colonies. Over 100 ladies of title in this country patronize the firm - many of whom have sent letters of condolence to the family. PLEASE CAN YOU CONTACT ME IF YOU HAVE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION TO SHARE ON THE FAMILY
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