John Hargreaves (carrier)

John Hargreaves
Born
John Hargreaves

13 January 1780
Died10 July 1860
Southport
Other namesJohn Hargreaves senior
OccupationCarrier

John Hargreaves (1780 - 1860) was an English carrier and businessman. Hargreaves and his son, also John Hargreaves, were carriers in the north west of England at the time when railways were being built and taking business away from the canals.