John Blackwell (engineer)

John Blackwell
Born1775
Died28 September 1840 (aged 64–65)[1]
Resting placeSt Lawrence's Parish Church, Hungerford, Berkshire
CitizenshipEnglish
SpouseFrances Cooper (married 1808–1840; her death)
Children5 (including Thomas Evans Blackwell)
Engineering career
DisciplineCivil engineering
InstitutionsInstitution of Civil Engineers
Employer(s)Kennet and Avon Canal Company
ProjectsCaen Hill Locks (1806–1810), Crofton Pumping Station, Wilton Water (1836)
Signature
John Blackwell [with underline]

John Blackwell MICE (c. 1775 – 1840) was an English civil engineer, known for his work as superintending engineer of the Kennet and Avon Canal under John Rennie and later as the canal company's resident engineer.

  1. ^ "Church Monuments". www.hungerfordvirtualmuseum.co.uk. Hungerford Virtual Museum. Retrieved 30 October 2019.