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Milligan, Robert (Portrait) – 1855

Robert Milligan 1855

Title Robert Milligan
Date 1855
Location Rawdon
Photo ID AA69
Comment He was born on October 10th 1786 at Dunnace, Dumfries, Scotland, he came to Yorkshire to join his older brother John in 1802, making a living as a packman or traveling draper. His wife was Phoebe Briggs they were married in 1818. Robert prospered becoming a stuff merchant and banker, their home for over 30 years was Acacia, a substantial property in the Cragg Wood area of Rawdon. He became the first Mayor of Bradford in 1847, MP for Bradford 1851 – 1857 and was a JP. In his religious beliefs he was a non-conformist and a Liberal, he died in 1868. This drawing of Robert dates from 1855 and was/is the property of John Ulph, Victoria, Australia.
Robert Milligan Undated

L035 – Robert Milligan, Undated.

Robert Milligan – Undated

Consolidated by Jack Brayshaw. 08 June 2022.
Last updated: 08 June 2022.

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