John Whitehurst ( 1713 - 1788 )

Birth: Congleton, Cheshire, England (10 April 1713) Death: At his residence in Bolt Court, Fleet Street, London (18 February 1788) Burial: St Andrew's burying ground, Gray's Inn Road, London Profession: Scientific instrument maker Career: Opened own clock and watch making business, Derby, also made scientific instruments; Stamper of the money weights (1775); his house in London was previously the home of James Ferguson (FRS 1763) Membership: Fellow Election Date: 13/05/1779.