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Thomas Lewis (died 1764) was one of the founders of the Dowlais Ironworks, one of the largest ironworks in Wales. ==Career== Born into a landed family from Llanishen, Thomas Lewis became an iron-master.〔(The First Industrialists ) by Francois Crouzet, Page 73〕 He already owned the Pentyrch blast furnace and several small forges when he became a partner in Dowlais Ironworks in 1759.〔(Economic History of the British Iron and Steel Industry 1784 - 1878 ) by Alan Birch, Page 68〕 Lewis was the partner who arranged the mineral leases and construction of the new ironworks: the works were carried out by his business, ''Thomas Lewis & Co.''〔 He headed the business and his family interest was not bought out until 1848.〔 He was also a partner in the firm of ''Coles, Lewis & Co'' which had interests at Melin-y-cwrt and Ynys-y-gerwn.〔(History of the Valley of Neath )〕 Lewis's family had lived at Llanishen for many generations but he was responsible for building the ''New House'' there.〔(The Lewis Estates )〕 He was clearly a highly respected individual and served as High Sheriff of Glamorgan in 1757.〔(Sheriffs of Glamorgan )〕 He died in 1764.〔(New House Estate, Llanishen, deeds ) Glamorgan Record Office〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Thomas Lewis (industrialist)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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