John Troughton 1739 - 1807
- occupation:
- Mathematical instrument maker
- Nationality:
- English; British
- born in:
- Broughton in Furness, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom
1739 - Born in Corney, Cumbria, England; Apprenticed to his Uncle John Troughton
1764 - traded at Surrey St., Strand, London
1768-71 - traded at Crown Court, Fleet St., London
1771-78 - traded at 17 Dean St., Fetter Lane, London
1778-82 - traded at 1 Queen's Sq., Bartholomew Close, London
1782 - purchased the business of Benjamin Cole
1782-1788 - traded at the sign of the Orrery, 136 Fleet St, London, England.
1788-1804 - in partnership as J & E Troughton, with brother Edward Troughton (1756-1835)