Cary family

occupation:: Globe retailer, Optical instrument maker, Optician

Nationality:: British

born in:: United Kingdom

Family of optical instrument makers with various partnerships - John (w.1782-1831), John (1821-52), William (w1789-1825) & George (1821-51), London, England). Name William Cary used postumous in trade directories until 1891even after being taken over by Henry Gould in 1853. Succeeded by Cary & Co., continuing into the 20th century