Person    | Male  Born 1761  Died 1797

John Courage

Categories: Commerce, Food & Drink

Countries: Scotland

Born Aberdeen. Came to London in 1780 as a shipping agent. He bought the Private House and Old Brewhouse at Horselydown in 1787 and developed it into a thriving business. Died London.

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John Courage

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