William Clarkson

William was born on July 6th, 1830 in Bolton and his baptism took place on July 26th, 1830 in Bridge Street Chapel (Methodist) conducted by Thomas Hardy.^1 2 

• Birth Notes

  Baptisms: 26 Jul 1830 Bridge Street Wesleyan Chapel, Bolton, Lancashire, England
  William Clarkson - Son of Richard Clarkson & Mary
      Born: 6 Jul 1830
      Abode: Gt Bolton
      Occupation: Joiner
      Notes: h6
      Baptised by: Thomas Hardy
      Register: Baptisms 1814 - 1837, Page 83, Entry 658
      Source: LDS Film 560877
  
  

William's father was Richard Clarkson and his mother was Mary Rainford. He had four brothers and three sisters, named Thomas, Peter, Robert, Joseph, Susannah, Jane and Mary.  He was the fourth oldest of the eight children.  He died at the age of 50 in March 1881 in Blackburn.³ 

• Death Notes

  Sarah was a widower for the 1881 census
  
  Name: William Clarkson
  Estimated Birth Year: abt 1832
  Date of Registration: Jan-Feb-Mar 1881
  Age at Death: 49
  Registration district: Blackburn
  Inferred County: Lancashire
  Volume: 8e
  Page: 275