Joseph Hayward

Story told to Helen Pearson by her mother, Jean Hayward:

Joseph Hayward was an employee at Samual Fox's steelworks in Stocksbridge. One day, he fell asleep in his office. Another employee found him sleeping and went to report his findings to Mr. Fox. "Mr. Fox, Joseph Hayward is sleeping in his office!". To which Mr. Fox replied " Joseph Hayward is more use to me asleep than most people here are when they're awake".

My grandfather, Colin Hayward, hated this story. He was mortified that a member of the family would be caught sleeping on the job. (I think it's charming!)

1838 - married Ann Schofield

1841- (Cottage at the top of Hungry Lane) Hathersage, Derbyshire, aged 22, needlestamper, with father, wife Ann & 2 children.

      - working for Samuel Cocker & Son (wire drawers) A fellow apprentice was Samuel Fox of Bradwell.

"Shortly after the 2 men moved to Stocksbridge where Fox set up a wire drawing business. Hayward was one of the first employees, acting as general draughtsman"

- from www.peaklandheritage.org.uk

1851- Midhope, Yorks, aged 31, umbrella frame maker, with wife Ann & 4 children.

1852- design patented for the "Paragon" umbrella frame. Joseph also invented a cutting machine for the wire, enabling 12 wires to be cut at once. He also invented a machine which rubbed, straightened and tempered the ribs and stretchers.

1861- Hunshelf Bank, aged 41, needlemaker, with wife Ann , 9 children & his father Joseph.

1871- Hunshelf Bottom, aged 51, needlemaker, with wife Ann , 6 children & grandson Albert.

1881- Croft Cottage, Hunshelf , aged 61, needlemaker, with wife Ann , 1 child & 2 grandchildren.

1891- Hunshelf Bank, aged 71, widower, steel umbrella frame maker.

        It looks as if dau Emma & family are living in part of the house.