William Staniforth
William Staniforth (1749-1834) was an English surgeon, notable for being one of the first surgeons at the Sheffield Royal Infirmary.
William Staniforth | |
|---|---|
 Medallion of Sheffield surgeon William Staniforth | |
| Born | 9 October 1749 Sheffield, England |
| Died | 1834 Sheffield, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Spouse(s) | Ann Cam |
| Children | 3 sons; 3 daughters |
| Parent(s) | Samuel Staniforth Mary Ash |
| Relatives | Staniforth Smith (great-grandson) |
William was the son of Samuel Staniforth (1725-1811) and Mary Ash. His brother Samuel (1747-1824) was a linen draper, and lived next door to William on Castle Street.[1] William was well known for his Oculist business named Staniforth's Eye Ointment. In the 1876 publication Reminiscences of Old Sheffield: Its Streets and Its People William is described as being 'the best operative surgeon and oculist in town'.[2]
Staniforth retired in 1819 and died on 21 August 1833. He was buried in Attercliffe Chapel. Prior to the Infirmary being redeveloped, a medallion was placed on the wall of the Board Room.[3]
References
- The Publications of the Harleian Society, Volume 38 (1895)
- Reminiscences of Old Sheffield: Its Streets and Its People (1876)
- "Picture sheffield". www.picturesheffield.com.
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