Hugh Adams Silver (14 July, 1825

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- 27 March, 1912) was an

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businessman,

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and military officer.

Life

He founded the India Rubber, Gutta Percha and Telegraph Works in

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in 1864. He became an associate of the

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in 1861. He was responsible for giving

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its name. He founded and equipped the 9th (Silvertown) Essex Rifle Volunteer Corps and was its commander with the rank of colonel.

Family

He was the son of

Stephen Winckworth Silver Stephen Winkworth Silver (26 February 1790, in Winchester – 1855) was a London business man who established a company specialised in providing campaign and exploration equipment. They also acted as army and colonial agents, as well as shipping ag ...

, founder of S. W. Silver and Company.

References

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