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Company: William Harkess

Company name: William Harkess
Dates in business: c 1921-1946

Type of business: funeral undertaker and motor hirer

Type of company: Sole trader

Locations:
  • West Nicolson Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Montrose Terrace, Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Seafield Road, Edinburgh, Scotland

Company history

William Harkess ran an undertaking and motor hiring business in Edinburgh. The business' head office was at 10 West Nicolson Street. In 1921, there was a branch at 36 St. Mary Street, Edinburgh. By 1939, the business had branches at 6 Montrose Terrace, Edinburgh and 36 Seafield Road, Edinburgh.

In August 1946, William Harkess joined Hugh Harkess, funeral undertaker, of Edinburgh, to form H & W Harkess Ltd.

Records held for William Harkess:

FRAS 888
Title: Funeral order books
Date: 1934-1946
FRAS 890
Title: Private funeral ledgers
Date: 1921-1946
FRAS 894
Title: Correspondence with customers concerning payment of accounts
Date: 1921-1945

Related People and Companies:

Corporation name: Hugh Harkess
Dates of connection: 1946
Connection type: In 1946, William Harkess joined Hugh Harkess to form H & W Harkess Ltd.
Corporation name: H & W Harkess Ltd
Dates of connection: 1946
Connection type: In 1946, William Harkess joined Hugh Harkess to form H & W Harkess Ltd.

Access points: Undertakers - Vehicle hirers

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