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John Felton 1856–1948 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 October 1856

Birth Location: Gestingthorpe, Essex, England

Death Date: 20 February 1948

Death Location: Ilford, Essex, England

Father: James Felton

Mother: Mary Slaughter

Spouse(s): Amelia Leggett

Children(s): Albert Felton

The story of John Felton began in 1856 in Gestingthorpe, Essex, England. In 1861, John Felton resided in Little Maplestead, Essex, England. In 1871, John Felton resided in Little Maplestead, Essex, England. John Felton married Amelia Josephine Leggett, and had children including Albert George Felton. John Felton passed away in 1948 in Ilford, Essex, England.

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Biography

  • The story of John Felton began in 1856 in Gestingthorpe, Essex, England.
  • In 1861, John Felton resided in Little Maplestead, Essex, England.
  • In 1871, John Felton resided in Little Maplestead, Essex, England.
  • John Felton married Amelia Josephine Leggett, and had children including Albert George Felton.
  • John Felton passed away in 1948 in Ilford, Essex, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Felton
1825–1909
Birth Location: Gestingthorpe, Essex, England
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Mary Slaughter
1832–1863
Birth Location: Halsted, Essex, England
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Spouses(s)

Amelia Leggett
1862–1946
Birth Location: Hounslow, Middlesex, England
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Children(s)

Albert Felton
1892–1963
Birth Location: Halsted, Essex, England
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John Felton's Ancestors

Self
John Felton
1856–1948
Birth Place: Gestingthorpe, Essex, England
Parents
James Felton
1825–1909
Gestingthorpe, Essex, England
Mary (Ann) Slaughter
1832–1863
Halsted, Essex, England
Grandparents
Elijah Felton
1788–1845
Gestingthorpe, Essex, England
Henrietta ('Hetty') Wenden
1796–1884
Gestingthorpe, Essex, England
Great-Grandparents
Isaac Wenden
1768–1838
Ann Moss
1766–1845
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Elizabeth Felton
–1781

John Felton's Descendants

1.
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John Felton (28 October 1856–20 February 1948) m. Amelia (Josephine) Leggett (2 August 1862–27 January 1946)
  1. 1. Albert (George) Felton 1892–1963 m. Lillian Fox 1892–1985
    1. 1. Harold (J) Felton 1920–
    2. 2. Roma (Doris) Felton 1922–2002

John Felton's Timeline

11 Records

1856
28 October 1856
Birth of John Felton in Gestingthorpe, Essex, England
Gestingthorpe, Essex, England
1861
1861
Age 5
John Felton resided here in Little Maplestead, Essex, England
Little Maplestead, Essex, England
1871
1871
Age 15
John Felton resided here in Little Maplestead, Essex, England
Little Maplestead, Essex, England
1881
1881
Age 25
John Felton resided here in Delight House, Collierley Dykes, Durham, England
Delight House, Collierley Dykes, Durham, England
1891
1891
Age 35
John Felton resided here in The Napier Arms, 53 Head Street, Halstead, Essex, England
The Napier Arms, 53 Head Street, Halstead, Essex, England
1901
1901
Age 45
John Felton resided here in 212 Boleyn Road, Forestgate, West Ham, Essex, England
212 Boleyn Road, Forestgate, West Ham, Essex, England
1911
1911
Age 55
John Felton resided here in 212 Boleyn Road, Forestgate, West Ham, Essex, England
212 Boleyn Road, Forestgate, West Ham, Essex, England
1921
1921
Age 65
John Felton appeared in census in 212 Boleyn Road, Forestgate, West Ham, Essex, England
212 Boleyn Road, Forestgate, West Ham, Essex, England
1939
1939
Age 83
John Felton resided here in 87 Boleyn Road, West Ham, Essex, England
87 Boleyn Road, West Ham, Essex, England
1948
20 February 1948
Age 92
Death of John Felton in Ilford, Essex, England
Ilford, Essex, England
1972
25 July 1972
Age 116
John Felton - Probate in Ipswich, Suffolk, England
Ipswich, Suffolk, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 October 1856
    Event Place: Gestingthorpe, Essex, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 9374; Schedule Number: 29
    [2] 1891 England Census, Class: RG12; Piece: 1418; Folio: 11; Page: 15; GSU Roll: 6096528
    [3] 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 4943; Folio: 98; Page: 25; GSU roll: 1342188
    [4] England & Wales, Death Index:
    [5] 1871 England Census, Class: RG10; Piece: 1698; Folio: 108; Page: 9; GSU roll: 830745
    [6] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 1587; Folio: 37; Page: 23
    [7] 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 1111; Folio: 92; Page: 10; GSU roll: 542755
    [8] 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 1011021G
    [9] Essex Record Office; Chelmsford, Essex, England; Essex Church of England Parish Registers

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Little Maplestead, Essex, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 1111; Folio: 92; Page: 10; GSU roll: 542755

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Little Maplestead, Essex, England
    Record Source: 1871 England Census, Class: RG10; Piece: 1698; Folio: 108; Page: 9; GSU roll: 830745

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Delight House, Collierley Dykes, Durham, England
    Record Source: 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 4943; Folio: 98; Page: 25; GSU roll: 1342188

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 24 October 1888
    Event Place: Halstead, Essex, England

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: The Napier Arms, 53 Head Street, Halstead, Essex, England
    Record Source: 1891 England Census, Class: RG12; Piece: 1418; Folio: 11; Page: 15; GSU Roll: 6096528

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: August 1893

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: April 1894

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: 212 Boleyn Road, Forestgate, West Ham, Essex, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 1587; Folio: 37; Page: 23

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: 212 Boleyn Road, Forestgate, West Ham, Essex, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 9374; Schedule Number: 29

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1921
    Event Place: 212 Boleyn Road, Forestgate, West Ham, Essex, England

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: 87 Boleyn Road, West Ham, Essex, England
    Record Source: 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 1011021G

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 February 1948
    Event Place: Ilford, Essex, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995, Birmingham Archives; Birmingham, England; England and Wales Probate Calendar; Reference: 1972EF
    [2] England & Wales, Death Index:

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 25 July 1972
    Event Place: Ipswich, Suffolk, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995, Birmingham Archives; Birmingham, England; England and Wales Probate Calendar; Reference: 1972EF
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