Herbert Samuel Sanguinetti (1848–1936)

Financial agent and paper manufacturer. Son of Isaac Sanguinetti of Jamaica and his wife, Harrietta; born in London. Family wealth derived from West Indian slavery. In business as a financial agent in London in the 1870s; lent money at high rates of interest. Founded the Universal Barrel Company at Two Waters Mill, London, in 1888. Established the British Paper Company at Frogmore Mill, Hemel Hempstead, in 1890. Severed his connections with the company in 1898 due to financial troubles.