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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => London & Middlesex Lookup Requests => London and Middlesex => England => London & Middlesex Completed Lookup Requests => Topic started by: cornishman on Friday 07 April 06 17:54 BST (UK)

Title: Charles Robert Draper
Post by: cornishman on Friday 07 April 06 17:54 BST (UK)
This might be a big shot in the dark but here goes, Does anyone out there know anything about Charles Robert Draper the founder of Kingston Press.
I was looking into my family history and found that my Grandfather who was also called Charles Robert Draper (b 1896) was born in Hackney.
He married a woman called Ivy Taylor and they had a son Charles R Draperin 1914. The thing is they lived in Kingston
It is a possibility that the founder of Kingston Press is the Charles R Draper that i am looking for. The company was founded in 1958. Which would have put the founder of Kingston Press at about 44 at the time. I have attached a picture from thier website. Does any one know more about him.
Title: Re: Charles Robert Draper
Post by: Biker on Monday 05 June 06 19:45 BST (UK)
Hi Cornishman

Bit of a tough one. 

I was wondering if any of the certificates that you have provide any clues?

The other thing may be to get in touch with the Kingston archives.  Here is a link to the website which lists holdings and has an email contact http://www.kingston.gov.uk/browse/leisure.htm

I noticed also that there is a phone number for the Kingston Press, it might be worth calling to see if they have any further information?

Good luck with that
Regards
Biker