William Staniforth
William Staniforth | |
|---|---|
 Medallion of Sheffield surgeon William Staniforth | |
| Born | 9 October 1749 |
| Died | 1834 |
| Nationality | British |
| Spouse | Ann Cam |
| Children | Samuel Herbert Staniforth Mary Anne Staniforth Harriet Staniforth Anne Staniforth William Staniforth John Staniforth |
| Parent(s) | Samuel Staniforth Mary Ash |
William Staniforth (1749-1834) was an English surgeon, notable for being one of the first surgeons at the Sheffield Royal Infirmary.
William was the son of Samuel Staniforth (1725-1811 and Mary Ash. His brother Samuel (1747-1824) was a linen draper, and lived next door to William on Castle Street.[1] William was well known for his Oculist business named Staniforth's Eye Ointment. In the 1876 publication Reminiscences of Old Sheffield: Its Streets and Its People William is described as being 'the best operative surgeon and oculist in town'.[2]
William retired in 1819 and passed away on August 21st 1833. He was buried in Attercliffe Chapel. Prior to the Infirmary being redeveloped, a medallion was placed on the wall of the Board Room.[3]
References
- ^ The Publications of the Harleian Society, Volume 38 (1895)
- ^ Reminiscences of Old Sheffield: Its Streets and Its People (1876)
- ^ "Picture sheffield". www.picturesheffield.com.