Aaron Smethurst of Westhoughton was a Watchmaker and jeweller Born in Westhoughton, living at Old Palace Chequerbent as a child.
Old Palace was a pair of tumble- down cottages off Manchester Road at Chequerbent.
He was trading at Market Street in Westhoughton, he occupied various shops over the years 81-83 in 1881 to 1891. He was at number 79 Market Street in 1901. By 1911 he was trading as a General Hardware dealer at 79-81.
Aaron’s youngest son, Minion Smethurst, became a Violin Teacher and ` repairer of clocks also at 83 Market Street.
Aaron died on 9th May 1913 at number 79 Market Street.