Bartholomew, John |
| CARTOGRAPHER, ENGRAVER (SCOTLAND) |
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BORN 26 Apr 1805, Edinburgh - DIED 9 Apr 1861, Edinburgh GRAVE LOCATION Edinburgh: Grange Cemetery, Beaufort Road (in the north-west section) |
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John Bartholomew was the son of the engraver George Bartholomew (1784-1871). He was a master copper plate engraver and engraved street maps for several firms in Edinburgh. In 1826 he founded John Bartholomew and Son Ltd. His company was much respected as a cartographic institution, but he was shy man who didn't like to appear in public life. He married Magaret McGregor in 1829 and in 1859 their son John (1831-1893) succeeded him in the business. He died in 1861 and was buried a Grange Cemetery in Edinburgh. His son John was buried in the same grave after his death in 1893. |
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 The grave of John Bartholomew at Grange Cemetery, Edinburgh. Picture by Androom (06 Nov 2019) |
Sources • John Bartholomew Sr. - Wikipedia |
