Mary Ann Sainsbury

Mary Ann Sainsbury was the wife of John James Sainsbury, the founder of the Sainsburys supermarket chain.

Mary Ann Staples was born onJune 1849 atLittle Charles Street, Somers Town, London. Her father, Benjamin Staples, was originally a woodcarver, but in 1863 he opened a small dairy shop at 87 Chalton Street, Somers Town. Mary Ann and her two younger brothers probably helped out in this shop.

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