John Chubb (locksmith)

John Chubb (10 December 1816 – 30 October 1872), was an English locksmith and inventor who patented many improvements to locks, safes and strong rooms.[1]

John Chubb
Born
John Chubb

10 December 1816
Portsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
Died30 October 1872 (1872-10-31) (aged 55)
Brixton Rise, Surrey, England
NationalityBritish
OccupationLocksmith, Lock & Safe Manufacturer
Known forChubb Locks & Safes
Spouse(s)1) Pricilla Withers 2) Eliza Bealey Bunting
Parent(s)Charles Chubb & Maria Heyter

He succeeded his father Charles Chubb, who had founded the family company of Chubb & Son.

He wrote an important paper on locks and keys, for which he was awarded the Telford Medal in 1850 by the Institution of Civil Engineers.[1]

He had married twice. His three sons John, George and Henry succeeded him in running the business, of whom George became Baron Hayter of Chislehurst in 1928.

References

  1. Lance Day, ed. (2003). Biographical Dictionary of the History of Technology. Ian McNeil. Taylor & Francis. pp. 260–1. ISBN 978-0-203-02829-2.


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