Richard Garrett (1755–1839), Date of Birth, Date of Death

Richard Garrett (1755–1839)

Founder of Richard Garrett & Sons

Date of Birth: 12-Oct-1757

Date of Death: 20-Sep-1839

Profession: farmer, bladesmith

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Richard Garrett (12 October 1755 – 20 October 1839) founded Richard Garrett & Sons, the agricultural machinery manufacturing plant in Leiston in the English county of Suffolk.
The company was the largest employer in Leiston in the 19th century.
Part of the building is preserved as the Long Shop Museum.