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Descendants of William Stockton

Third Generation

10. William Stockton (Joseph , William ) was born about 1801 in Bunbury Cheshire UK and was christened¹ 29 Nov 1801 in St. Boniface, Bunbury Cheshire UK. He died² Jul 1876 in Bunbury Cheshire UK.

Joseph, Sarah and George Stockton were witnesses at his wedding.

William married¹ Mary Crump on 31 Dec 1828 in St. Boniface, Bunbury Cheshire UK.

They had the following children:

21 F i Emma Stockton was born about 1831 in Bunbury Cheshire UK and was christened¹ 10 Apr 1831 in St. Boniface, Bunbury.

14. Joseph Stockton (Joseph , William ) was born about 1810 in Bunbury Cheshire UK and was christened¹ 03 Jun 1810 in St. Boniface, Bunbury Cheshire UK. He died before 1889.

Joseph was charged with stealing fowl 31 Dec 1832 with his father and brother Thomas. He was acquitted however, in April 1833.

Joseph married Sarah.

They had the following children:

22 F i Martha Stockton was born about 1829 in Bunbury Cheshire UK and was christened¹ 22 Jan 1829 in St. Boniface Bunbury. She died about 1830 in Bunbury Cheshire UK and was buried² 20 Jan 1830 in St. Boniface Bunbury.
23 M ii John Stockton was born about 1830 in Bunbury Cheshire UK and was christened¹ 11 Sep 1830 in St. Boniface Bunbury. He died Sep 1830 in Bunbury Cheshire UK and was buried² 24 Sep 1830 in St. Boniface Bunbury.
24 F iii Ann Stockton was born about 1831 in Bunbury Cheshire UK and was christened¹ 31 Jul 1831 in St. Boniface Bunbury.
25 F iv Eliza Stockton was born about 1833 in Bunbury Cheshire UK and was christened¹ 25 Aug 1833 in St. Boniface Bunbury.

By 1851, Eliza had moved to Manchester and according to the 1851 Census, was working at the "Wheat & Sheaf" on Fennel Street, owned by Samuel Whittaker.

She likely married Thomas Baron, 7 Mar 1852, at Manchester Cathedral. Alternatively, she may have married Joseph Waring, 16 Mar 1861, at Manchester Cathedral.
26 F v Hannah Stockton was born¹ 23 Aug 1836 in Bunbury Cheshire UK and was christened² 03 Dec 1844 in St. Boniface Bunbury.
27 M vi Joseph Stockton was born¹ 14 Oct 1838 in Bunbury Cheshire UK and was christened² 03 Dec 1844 in St. Boniface Bunbury. He died 1897 in Bunbury Common, Cheshire UK and was buried³ 24 Jul 1897 in St. Boniface Bunbury.
28 F vii Jane Stockton was born about 1840 in Bunbury Cheshire UK and was christened¹ 05 Apr 1840 in St. Boniface Bunbury.
29 M viii David Stockton was born¹ 14 May 1842 in Bunbury Cheshire UK and was christened² 03 Dec 1844 in St. Boniface Bunbury.
30 F ix Sarah Stockton was born¹ 12 Oct 1844 in Bunbury Cheshire UK and was christened² 03 Dec 1844 in St. Boniface Bunbury.
31 F x Martha Stockton was born about 1846 in Bunbury Cheshire UK and was christened¹ 21 Jun 1846 in St. Boniface Bunbury.

Martha married¹ James Robinson Speed on 27 Apr 1881 in Bunbury Cheshire UK. James was born about 1846.

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32 M xi John Stockton was born about 1849 in Bunbury Cheshire UK and was christened¹ 17 Jun 1849 in St. Boniface Bunbury.
33 F xii Mary Stockton was born about 1850 in Bunbury Cheshire UK and was christened¹ 03 Nov 1850 in St. Boniface Bunbury.

Mary married¹ Charles Taylor, son of Charles Taylor, on 20 Jan 1873 in Bunbury Cheshire UK. Charles was born about 1843 in Crewe Cheshire UK.

15. Thomas Stockton (Joseph , William ) was born about 1812 in Bunbury Cheshire UK and was christened¹ 31 May 1812 in St. Boniface, Bunbury Cheshire UK. He died^{2, 3} 16 Nov 1882 in North Wagga Wagga NSW Australia and was buried^{4, 5} 18 Nov 1882 in Wagga Wagga NSW Australia.

Thomas was convicted of stealing fown on Jan 31 1832 at the Chester assizes and was sentenced to be transported to Australia. He was transported on the convict ship "Cumberland Hulk" in January 1833, and arrived in New South Wales later that year. He eventualyl earned his "ticket of leave" and setlled near Wagga Wagga NSW about 1848. His life and times are the subject of a fascinating biography and family history entitled "Thomas Stockton - Convict" written by his great-great-grandson, Maurice Stockton, in 1990.

Thomas married¹ Betsy Tomeny on 15 Apr 1844 in Maharatta NSW Australia. Betsy was born about 1822 in Glasgow, Scotland. She died^{2, 3} 17 Mar 1861 in North Wagga Wagga NSW Australia and was buried^{4, 5} 18 Mar 1861 in Wagga Wagga NSW Australia.

They had the following children:

34 F i Elizabeth Stockton was born¹ 10 Nov 1844 in Bong Bong NSW Australia.
35 M ii Thomas Stockton was born¹ 10 Jun 1846 in Bong Bong NSW Australia.
36 F iii Maryanne Stockton was born¹ 12 May 1848 in The Crossroads NSW Australia.
37 F iv Selina Stockton was born¹ 13 Apr 1850 in North Wagga Wagga NSW Australia.
38 M v James Stockton was born¹ about 1851 in Wagga Wagga NSW Australia.
39 F vi Margaret Stockton was born¹ about 1852.
40 F vii Christine Stockton was born¹ about 1854 in Wagga Wagga NSW Australia.
41 F viii Flora Stockton was born¹ 31 Jan 1858 in Wagga Wagga NSW Australia.

16. Margaret Stockton (Joseph , William ) was born about 1814 in Bunbury Cheshire UK and was christened¹ 18 Sep 1814 in St. Boniface, Bunbury Cheshire UK. She died² before 1889.

Margaret had one illegitimare daughter, Ellen, who is shown living with her grandmother Ann Stockton in the 1841 Census.

Resources: Bunbury parish records; IGI

Sources: David Reade; Malcolm Stockton

She had the following children:

42 F i Ellen Stockton was born about 1835 in Bunbury Cheshire UK and was christened 23 Aug 1835 in St. Boniface Bunbury.

Ellen was the illegitimare daughter of Margaret. She is shown living with her grandmother Ann Stockton in the 1841 Census.

Resources: Bunbury parish records; IGI

Sources: David Reade; Malcolm Stockton

19. Robert Stockton [scrapbook] (Joseph , William ) was born¹ 29 May 1821 in Bunbury Cheshire UK and was christened² 06 Jun 1821 in St. Boniface, Bunbury Cheshire UK. He died³ 26 Mar 1889 in Salford Lancs UK and was buried⁴ 1889 in Salford Cemetary.

Robert left Bunbury in 1838 and walked to Manchester to seek work. He was employed for 33 years with the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway. Robert was a devoted father and an accomplished musician. During his lifetime, he resided at a number of residences in and around Manchester: Queen Street, Manchester, 5 Feb 1843; Sovereign Street, Pendleton, Manchester, 23 Sep 1843; New Hall Fold, 2 Sep 1845; Kent's Place, Ordsall, Manchester, 17 Feb 1848; Rochdale Road, Manchester, 1848- 1850; Kent's Place, Strangeways, Manchester, 1850; Hunt's Bank, Strangeways, 1850 -1873; 5 Gore Hill Terrace, Pendleton, after July 1873.

His son Robert (1859-1937) wrote a comprehensive biography of his father in 1889 which endures today as not only a valuable family history, but also an intriguing description of northwest England in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Robert married¹ Ann Peers [scrapbook], daughter of James Peers, on 05 Feb 1843 in Manchester Cathedral. Ann was born² 09 Aug 1825 in Irlam O'th Heights Lancs UK. She died³ 24 May 1904 in Seedley, Salford Lancs UK and was buried⁴ 28 May 1904 in Weaste Cemetary, Salford.

They had the following children:

+ 43 M i Edwin Stockton was born 23 Sep 1843 and died 23 Dec 1926.

+ 44 M ii Henry Stockton was born 02 Sep 1845 and died 30 Mar 1909.

45 F iii Mary Jane Stockton was born 17 Feb 1848 in Ordsall Manchester Lancs UK and was christened 19 Mar 1848 in Manchester Cathedral. She died 06 Oct 1914.

Mary Jane married a Mr. McFarland, his first name and marriage date unknown. She had one son and two daughters who survived her. Her husband may have been Robert McFarlane, and her children: Mary Ann, christened 14 Aug 1864 at Manchester Cathedral; Elizabeth Adelaide 7 Jul 1867; and Robert Edward 21 Jun 1869.

Mary married¹ McFarland.

On son and two daughters survived her
46 M iv Alfred Stockton was born¹ 03 Apr 1850 in Manchester Lancs UK and was christened² 02 Jun 1850 in Manchester Cathedral. He died³ 20 Aug 1850.

Alfred died at the age of 4 months.
47 F v Martha Ann Stockton was born¹ 11 Jul 1851 in Manchester Lancs UK and was christened² 17 Aug 1851 in Manchester Cathedral. She died³ about 1925.

Martha Ann, also known as "Patty", worked at H. Marsden Clothiers, Daulzie Street, Manchester, until she moved to London about 1909 where she lived with her brother Robert until her death.
48 F vi Emily Stockton was born¹ 21 Oct 1853 in Manchester Lancs UK and was christened² 20 Nov 1853 in Manchester Cathedral. She died³ 29 Apr 1885.

Emily married a Mr. Fisher, his first name and marriage date unknown. She had one daughter, who survived her.

Emily married Fisher.
49 M vii Alfred Stockton was born¹ 18 Feb 1856 in Manchester Lancs UK and was christened² 06 Apr 1856 in Manchester Cathedral. He died³ 06 Feb 1887.

Alfred worked for 5 years with the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway, and 13 years with the Bridgewater Navigation Company.
50 F viii Mary Alice Stockton was born¹ 14 Jul 1858 in Manchester Lancs UK and was christened² 31 Oct 1858 in Manchester Cathedral. She died³ 08 May 1907 in Manchester Lancs UK.

Mary Alice worked for the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway for 10 years, and then lived at home, where she nursed her mother, Ann, until her death.
51 M ix Robert Stockton was born¹ 08 Sep 1859 in Manchester Lancs UK and was christened² 13 Nov 1859 in Manchester Cathedral. He died³ 29 Jan 1937 and was buried⁴ in West Norwood Cemetary.

Robert was apparently the author of his father's biography 1in 1889, and its supplement 34 years later. He was married and widowed twice: to M.E. Vamplew in 1882 (died 1887) and Florence Jackson in 1891 (died 1903). He had one son and one daughter, both of whom died in infancy. He worked initially for 7 years with the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway, and for 44 years with Messrs. Agnew, Fine Art Dealers. He spent the last 25 years in London, where his sister Martha Ann lived with him for a period of time.

Robert married (1) M.E. Vamplew on 1882. M.E. died 1887.

Robert also married (2) Florence Jackson after 1887. Florence died 1903.
52 M x Alexander Stockton was born¹ 09 Feb 1862 in Manchester Lancs UK. He died² 10 Feb 1862 in Manchester Lancs UK.

Alexander died when he was only 1 day old.
53 M xi James Arthur Stockton was born¹ 19 Jun 1863 in Manchester Lancs UK and was christened² 02 Aug 1863 in Manchester Cathedral. He died³ 12 Feb 1921.

Jame worked for 8 years with the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway and 37 years with the Bridgewater Navigation Company. He had two sons and four daughters who survived him.
54 M xii Frederick William Stockton was born¹ 06 Dec 1865 in Manchester Lancs UK. He died² 19 Sep 1866 in Manchester Lancs UK.

Frederick died at the age of 9 months.
55 F xiii Frances Clara Stockton was born¹ 04 Aug 1868 in Manchester Lancs UK and was christened² 04 Oct 1868 in Manchester Cathedral. She died³ 02 Mar 1892 in Manchester Lancs UK.

Frances Clara was a dressmaker's apprentice for a few yeras, but never married and lived at home. She died at age 24.

Surname List | Name Index

22	F	i	Martha Stockton was born about 1829 in Bunbury Cheshire UK and was christened¹ 22 Jan 1829 in St. Boniface Bunbury. She died about 1830 in Bunbury Cheshire UK and was buried² 20 Jan 1830 in St. Boniface Bunbury.
23	M	ii	John Stockton was born about 1830 in Bunbury Cheshire UK and was christened¹ 11 Sep 1830 in St. Boniface Bunbury. He died Sep 1830 in Bunbury Cheshire UK and was buried² 24 Sep 1830 in St. Boniface Bunbury.
24	F	iii	Ann Stockton was born about 1831 in Bunbury Cheshire UK and was christened¹ 31 Jul 1831 in St. Boniface Bunbury.
25	F	iv	Eliza Stockton was born about 1833 in Bunbury Cheshire UK and was christened¹ 25 Aug 1833 in St. Boniface Bunbury. By 1851, Eliza had moved to Manchester and according to the 1851 Census, was working at the "Wheat & Sheaf" on Fennel Street, owned by Samuel Whittaker. She likely married Thomas Baron, 7 Mar 1852, at Manchester Cathedral. Alternatively, she may have married Joseph Waring, 16 Mar 1861, at Manchester Cathedral.
26	F	v	Hannah Stockton was born¹ 23 Aug 1836 in Bunbury Cheshire UK and was christened² 03 Dec 1844 in St. Boniface Bunbury.
27	M	vi	Joseph Stockton was born¹ 14 Oct 1838 in Bunbury Cheshire UK and was christened² 03 Dec 1844 in St. Boniface Bunbury. He died 1897 in Bunbury Common, Cheshire UK and was buried³ 24 Jul 1897 in St. Boniface Bunbury.
28	F	vii	Jane Stockton was born about 1840 in Bunbury Cheshire UK and was christened¹ 05 Apr 1840 in St. Boniface Bunbury.
29	M	viii	David Stockton was born¹ 14 May 1842 in Bunbury Cheshire UK and was christened² 03 Dec 1844 in St. Boniface Bunbury.
30	F	ix	Sarah Stockton was born¹ 12 Oct 1844 in Bunbury Cheshire UK and was christened² 03 Dec 1844 in St. Boniface Bunbury.
31	F	x	Martha Stockton was born about 1846 in Bunbury Cheshire UK and was christened¹ 21 Jun 1846 in St. Boniface Bunbury.
			Martha married¹ James Robinson Speed on 27 Apr 1881 in Bunbury Cheshire UK. James was born about 1846. Blacksmith
32	M	xi	John Stockton was born about 1849 in Bunbury Cheshire UK and was christened¹ 17 Jun 1849 in St. Boniface Bunbury.
33	F	xii	Mary Stockton was born about 1850 in Bunbury Cheshire UK and was christened¹ 03 Nov 1850 in St. Boniface Bunbury.
			Mary married¹ Charles Taylor, son of Charles Taylor, on 20 Jan 1873 in Bunbury Cheshire UK. Charles was born about 1843 in Crewe Cheshire UK.

34	F	i	Elizabeth Stockton was born¹ 10 Nov 1844 in Bong Bong NSW Australia.
35	M	ii	Thomas Stockton was born¹ 10 Jun 1846 in Bong Bong NSW Australia.
36	F	iii	Maryanne Stockton was born¹ 12 May 1848 in The Crossroads NSW Australia.
37	F	iv	Selina Stockton was born¹ 13 Apr 1850 in North Wagga Wagga NSW Australia.
38	M	v	James Stockton was born¹ about 1851 in Wagga Wagga NSW Australia.
39	F	vi	Margaret Stockton was born¹ about 1852.
40	F	vii	Christine Stockton was born¹ about 1854 in Wagga Wagga NSW Australia.
41	F	viii	Flora Stockton was born¹ 31 Jan 1858 in Wagga Wagga NSW Australia.

+	43	M	i	Edwin Stockton was born 23 Sep 1843 and died 23 Dec 1926.
+	44	M	ii	Henry Stockton was born 02 Sep 1845 and died 30 Mar 1909.
	45	F	iii	Mary Jane Stockton was born 17 Feb 1848 in Ordsall Manchester Lancs UK and was christened 19 Mar 1848 in Manchester Cathedral. She died 06 Oct 1914. Mary Jane married a Mr. McFarland, his first name and marriage date unknown. She had one son and two daughters who survived her. Her husband may have been Robert McFarlane, and her children: Mary Ann, christened 14 Aug 1864 at Manchester Cathedral; Elizabeth Adelaide 7 Jul 1867; and Robert Edward 21 Jun 1869.
				Mary married¹ McFarland. On son and two daughters survived her
	46	M	iv	Alfred Stockton was born¹ 03 Apr 1850 in Manchester Lancs UK and was christened² 02 Jun 1850 in Manchester Cathedral. He died³ 20 Aug 1850. Alfred died at the age of 4 months.
	47	F	v	Martha Ann Stockton was born¹ 11 Jul 1851 in Manchester Lancs UK and was christened² 17 Aug 1851 in Manchester Cathedral. She died³ about 1925. Martha Ann, also known as "Patty", worked at H. Marsden Clothiers, Daulzie Street, Manchester, until she moved to London about 1909 where she lived with her brother Robert until her death.
	48	F	vi	Emily Stockton was born¹ 21 Oct 1853 in Manchester Lancs UK and was christened² 20 Nov 1853 in Manchester Cathedral. She died³ 29 Apr 1885. Emily married a Mr. Fisher, his first name and marriage date unknown. She had one daughter, who survived her.
				Emily married Fisher.
	49	M	vii	Alfred Stockton was born¹ 18 Feb 1856 in Manchester Lancs UK and was christened² 06 Apr 1856 in Manchester Cathedral. He died³ 06 Feb 1887. Alfred worked for 5 years with the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway, and 13 years with the Bridgewater Navigation Company.
	50	F	viii	Mary Alice Stockton was born¹ 14 Jul 1858 in Manchester Lancs UK and was christened² 31 Oct 1858 in Manchester Cathedral. She died³ 08 May 1907 in Manchester Lancs UK. Mary Alice worked for the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway for 10 years, and then lived at home, where she nursed her mother, Ann, until her death.
	51	M	ix	Robert Stockton was born¹ 08 Sep 1859 in Manchester Lancs UK and was christened² 13 Nov 1859 in Manchester Cathedral. He died³ 29 Jan 1937 and was buried⁴ in West Norwood Cemetary. Robert was apparently the author of his father's biography 1in 1889, and its supplement 34 years later. He was married and widowed twice: to M.E. Vamplew in 1882 (died 1887) and Florence Jackson in 1891 (died 1903). He had one son and one daughter, both of whom died in infancy. He worked initially for 7 years with the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway, and for 44 years with Messrs. Agnew, Fine Art Dealers. He spent the last 25 years in London, where his sister Martha Ann lived with him for a period of time.
				Robert married (1) M.E. Vamplew on 1882. M.E. died 1887.
				Robert also married (2) Florence Jackson after 1887. Florence died 1903.
	52	M	x	Alexander Stockton was born¹ 09 Feb 1862 in Manchester Lancs UK. He died² 10 Feb 1862 in Manchester Lancs UK. Alexander died when he was only 1 day old.
	53	M	xi	James Arthur Stockton was born¹ 19 Jun 1863 in Manchester Lancs UK and was christened² 02 Aug 1863 in Manchester Cathedral. He died³ 12 Feb 1921. Jame worked for 8 years with the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway and 37 years with the Bridgewater Navigation Company. He had two sons and four daughters who survived him.
	54	M	xii	Frederick William Stockton was born¹ 06 Dec 1865 in Manchester Lancs UK. He died² 19 Sep 1866 in Manchester Lancs UK. Frederick died at the age of 9 months.
	55	F	xiii	Frances Clara Stockton was born¹ 04 Aug 1868 in Manchester Lancs UK and was christened² 04 Oct 1868 in Manchester Cathedral. She died³ 02 Mar 1892 in Manchester Lancs UK. Frances Clara was a dressmaker's apprentice for a few yeras, but never married and lived at home. She died at age 24.