John Marston | |
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| Born | 6 May 1836 Ludlow, Shropshire, UK |
| Died | 1918 |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation(s) | Motorcycle and car manufacturer |
| Spouse | Ellen Marston |
John Marston (1836–1918) was a successful Victorian bicycle, motorcycle and car manufacturer and founder of the Sunbeam company of Wolverhampton.[1] His company was also one of the country's largest manufacturers of japanware and he was responsible for building 'Seagull' outboard engines for marine use and also for starting the Villiers engineering company. He was Mayor of Wolverhampton for two consecutive years and died in 1918 aged 82.[2]
- ^ "Sunbeam". Archived from the original on 16 May 2012. Retrieved 5 October 2008.
- ^ Parker, Bev. "John Marston; His Family, and His Career". Retrieved 8 October 2008.