A search under Mears in this forum led to an entry about Thomas Boss which includes:-
Edward Paddison's brother, James Joseph (b.1842 in Louth) joined the firm as an apprentice. Other relatives later employed by Thomas were George Fatt (cousin), William Mears (husband of Ann Paddison), William John Mears and Joseph Chapman Mears (both sons of William).
William John Mears and Joseph Chapman Mears seem likely to be the brothers of Mears Brothers, and presumably branched out from Boss to set up on their own.
Can we see a picture?
Last edited by Parabola; 08/06/23 02:17 PM.