Aged 8 in Sharples in 1841 Aged 18 in 1851, born Sharples
Name: William Rostron Baptism Date: 3 Mar 1833 Parish: Bolton-le-Moors, Lancashire, England Father: Henry Rostron Mother: Margt Rostron Register Type: Bishop's Transcripts Reference Number: Drm/2/24a Abode: Sharples, father a crofter
William is no longer alive.
General Notes
3 Mar 1833 William was baptised in Sharples, son of Henry and Margaret Rostron nee Norris (m. 23-Aug-1830). Henry was a crofter. He had sisters Ann b.1830 and Rachel b.1837 and a brother Benjamin b.1839
In 1851, William (18) was with his mother Margaret (42, born Chorley) and siblings George (15), Rachel (13) and Benjamin (11) on the Blackburn Road, Sharples.
In 1861, William Rostron (25, born Turton) was a porter, lodging at Clegg Street, Manchester. He appears to have a brother John (16, born Maccesfield) lodging a carter with him.
This William seems to have travelled the world (tbc)
Occupation Details
From 1851 William's occupation was Maker-Up for Bleach Works, in Sharples.2