Hepworth, Joseph

ID
1325
Nationality
English
British
Occupation
Missionary
Religion
Newspaper editor
Summary
Born at Wakefield; deaf at almost age 8. Apprenticed to his father's engineering business, but became involved in mission work to the deaf and eventually took a position as assistant missioner. About 1890, he also joined the staff of the British Deaf Times, and in 1892 became sole proprietor and editor, remaining so for many years. Buried at Cardiff Cemetary.
References
Deaf Lives, p.94-95; Peeps into the Deaf World, p.343-345.
Dates
1865-15 July 1921