demands. By 1849, this grouping had grown to 22 members and was able to force the creation of a health committee and the construction of a model farm on broadly Owenite principles at Hollow Meadows. Utilising Joshua Toulmin Smith's localist ideas, he set up a system of "wardmote" committees where any local citizen could influence council policy. With their support, he ensured that Sheffield's streets were paved and underground sewers were laid during the 1850s. He also supported women's suffrage, and encouraged Anne Knight to found the Sheffield Female Political Association. Later years In 1851, Ironside founded the Sheffield Free Press, becoming an outspoken supporter of David Urquhart, and leading support for Toulmin Smith's candidature for Sheffield at the 1852 general election. In 1856, he corresponded with Karl Marx. He retained his seat on the council until 1868. He died in 1870 and was buried in Sheffield General Cemetery. Isaac and his wife Elizabeth had five daughters: Emma (1835), Frances (1841), Una (1845), Kate (1850), and Lilian (1852). References 1870 deaths Chartists Councillors in Sheffield English socialists People from Rotherham Politics of Sheffield Burials at Sheffield General Cemetery 1808 births