Richard Arkwright

1781–1832 (age 51)

Biography

Richard Arkwright, born in 1781, carried the family name into public service, bringing the pragmatic spirit of Derbyshire industry to the debates of Parliament and championing measures that aimed to steady livelihoods near the mills.

He remained close to Cromford, the community shaped by his forebears, and his memorial stands in St Mary's Church Yard as a reminder of that commitment.

Also buried at St Mary's Church Yard, Cromford

Mary Arkwright
1788–1803 (age 15)
St Mary's Church Yard, Cromford
Mary Arkwright (1788-1803) was a young woman whose life was tragically brief, dying at the age of fifteen.
Mary Wilmot-Sitwell
1786–1858 (age 72)
St Mary's Church Yard, Cromford
Mary Wilmot-Sitwell, a respected member of the Sitwell family, devoted herself to supporting church and community life i...
Frances Arkwright
1796–1863 (age 67)
St Mary's Church Yard, Cromford
A woman of kindness whose steady faith and graciousness left an impression on her community.
Peter Arkwright
1784–1866 (age 82)
St Mary's Church Yard, Cromford
Peter Arkwright was a factory owner who lived from 1784 to 1866.
Charles Arkwright
1786–1850 (age 64)
St Mary's Church Yard, Cromford
Charles Arkwright was an English gentleman of the industrial era.
Richard Arkwright junior
1755–1843 (age 88)
St Mary's Church Yard, Cromford
Richard Arkwright Junior was an entrepreneur and industrialist who lived from 1755 to 1843.