John Donkin

John Donkin (1802–1854) was a British engineer. He was a son of Bryan Donkin and worked in this father's company in Bermondsey, primarily on paper-making equipment. He married Caroline Hawes, granddaughter of William Hawes, notable as founder of the Royal Humane Society. Caroline Hawes was the sister of Sir Benjamin Hawes, brother-in-law of Isambard Kingdom Brunel.

Not to be confused with John Dongan.

John Donkin was the father of Bryan Donkin Junior and grandfather of Sydney Donkin. He was first cousin of William Fishburn Donkin.

Sources
  • Stephen, Leslie, ed. (1888). "Donkin, Bryan" . Dictionary of National Biography. 15. London: Smith, Elder & Co.
  • Grace's Guide Accessed 28 June 2013
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