Sam McGredy had been a head gardener but in 1880 leased ten acres of ground outside Portadown, County Armagh and established the firm of Samuel McGredy & Son, Nurserymen. He grew and sold fruit trees, shrubs and pansies and his business flourished. He was appointed a justice of the peace. When he died the business was run by his son.

Born:	1828
Died:	1903