John Arrowsmith (1790–1873)

Geographer and map-maker. For many years aided his uncle, Aaron Arrowsmith (ODNB) in the construction of his large collection of maps and charts. Established his own business in 1824. Founding fellow of Royal Geographical Society, 1830; member of the society’s council, 1851–68. Many of his smaller maps appeared in the journals of the Royal Geographical Society.