Jethro Cossins
English architect
Jethro Anstice Cossins (7 July 1830 – 1917) was a British architect, who practised mainly in Birmingham during the 19th century.
Background
He was born on 7 July 1830 in Kingsdon, Somerset, the son of John Cossins.
He died on 5 December 1917 at the Birmingham and Midland Institute, Birmingham and left an estate valued at £11,613 12s. 1d (equivalent to £696,600 in 2025). A funeral service was held on 8 December 1917 at the Birmingham Crematorium.
Career
He was apprenticed to Mr. Fiddian of London. Later he became the partner of Mr. J.G. Bland. In 1879 he began to practice on his own account.
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