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William Rostron

William was born in 1833 in Sharples and his baptism took place on March 3rd, 1833 at St. Peter's (Bolton).¹

Birth Notes
- 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.

Social & Emotional Relationships
- William and William Rosthorn distrusted each other.
  
  He and William Rosthorn distrusted each other.

¹ Lancashire CoE Births & Baptisms (1813-1911)