Samuel Rhodes

Wholesale draper and cheese dealer

Came to Kendal in 1826.

In 1830 he moved to 58 Highgate, moving his business (Samuel Rhodes and Sons) across the road to 37 Highgate in 1835. Elizabeth Winder carried on a similar business in 58 Highgate after he left.

Lived at Bank Top, (now Greenside) in 1861

Born 1802/3. Died 25 June 1875 (aged 72) at Bank Top.

Trustee of Kendal Fell Lands in 1861

Corporation of Kendal

Councillor 1861

Alderman 1870

Mayor of Kendal 1874 (died in office)

Dwelling house in Villa Bank Field, Kendal, for Samuel Rhodes Esq. (Plans 1 & 2)

Reference: WSMB/K11/Book 2/299

Title: Dwelling house in Villa Bank Field, Kendal, for Samuel Rhodes Esq. (Plans 1 & 2)

Architect: J. Bintley Date: 7 Feb. 1871

(This record is held by Cumbria Archive Centre, Kendal)