Richard Waugh

Biography

Richard Waugh was a merchant whose commercial activities contributed to the economic life of his community during the late 18th century. As a merchant, he would have been engaged in trade and commerce during a period of significant economic development and expansion in Britain.

Waugh's life in Lanchester spanned the transformative years from the mid-18th century through the early 19th century, a time of considerable social and economic change. His burial in Lanchester reflects his deep roots in this Durham community and his role in its commercial affairs.