James Walton (inventor)
James Walton | |
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| Born | April 15, 1803 |
| Died | November 5, 1883 (aged 80) |
| Occupation(s) | Inventor, industrialist |
| Known for | Improvements to the carding process; founding James Walton & Sons |
| Notable work | Haughton Dale Mills, St. Mary's Church (Haughton Green) |
| Title | High Sheriff of Montgomeryshire (1877) |
James Walton (15 April 1803 – 5 November 1883) was a British inventor and industrialist. He was known for the significant improvements he made to the carding process. He amassed a considerable fortune from his business ventures, and purchased two large family estates in Wales.