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John Straughan aka Stratton 1848 – 1906 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Mar 1848

Birth Location: Leadgate, Durham, England

Death Date: 10 Oct 1906

Death Location: Springfield Colliery Company Coal Mine, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA

Father: Robert Straughan

Mother: Mary Davison

Spouse(s): Isabella Laws

Children(s): Margaret Straughan, Mary Stratton, Isabella Stratton, Christina Stratton, Grover Stratton, Anna Stratton, Frances Stratton

The story of John Straughan aka Stratton began in 1848 in Leadgate, Durham, England. In 1851, John Straughan aka Stratton resided in Blyth and Newsham, Northumberland, England. In 1861, John Straughan aka Stratton resided in Cowpen, Northumberland, England. John Straughan aka Stratton married Isabella Laws, and had children including Margaret Straughan, Mary Stratton, Isabella Stratton, Christina B Stratton, Grover Stratton, Anna Stratton, Frances Ethel Willard Stratton. John Straughan aka Stratton passed away in 1906 in Springfield Colliery Company Coal Mine, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of John Straughan aka Stratton began in 1848 in Leadgate, Durham, England.
  • In 1851, John Straughan aka Stratton resided in Blyth and Newsham, Northumberland, England.
  • In 1861, John Straughan aka Stratton resided in Cowpen, Northumberland, England.
  • John Straughan aka Stratton married Isabella Laws, and had children including Margaret Straughan, Mary Stratton, Isabella Stratton, Christina B Stratton, Grover Stratton, Anna Stratton, Frances Ethel Willard Stratton.
  • John Straughan aka Stratton passed away in 1906 in Springfield Colliery Company Coal Mine, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Stratton's Ancestors

Self
John Stratton
1848 – 1906
Birth Place: Leadgate, Durham, England
Parents
Robert Straughan
1825 – 1901
Merton, Durham, England
Mary Davison
1827 – 1905
Widdrington, Northumberland, England
Grandparents
John Straughan
1783 – 1864
Simonburn, Northumberland, England
Mary Avery
1782 – 1851
Ovingham, Northumberland, England
John Davison
Isabella
Great-Grandparents
Edward AVERY
1758 – 1848
Susannah SISTERSON
1757 – 1794
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John AVARY\AVERY
1720 –
Isabel WALLACE
1722 – 1767
William SISTERSON
1717 – 1780
Martha SHAW
1722 – 1773

John Stratton's Descendants

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John (Straughan aka) Stratton (17 Mar 1848 – 10 Oct 1906) m. Isabella Laws (16 Apr 1848 – 19 Mar 1917)
  1. 1. Margaret Straughan (Apr 1873 – )
  2. 2. Mary Stratton (03 Aug 1875 – 15 Oct 1949)
  3. 3. Isabella Stratton (27 Dec 1875 – )
  4. 4. Christina (B) Stratton (6 Oct 1880 – 15 Jul 1970)
  5. 5. Grover Stratton (22 Apr 1884 – )
  6. 6. Anna Stratton (2 Apr 1889 – 29 Jun 1945)
  7. 7. Frances (Ethel Willard) Stratton (6 February 1893 – 28 September 1950)

John Stratton's Timeline

6 Records

1848
17 Mar 1848
Birth of John Straughan aka Stratton in Leadgate, Durham, England
Leadgate, Durham, England
1851
1851
Age 3
John Straughan aka Stratton resided here in Blyth and Newsham, Northumberland, England
Blyth and Newsham, Northumberland, England
1861
1861
Age 13
John Straughan aka Stratton resided here in Cowpen, Northumberland, England
Cowpen, Northumberland, England
1871
1871
Age 23
John Straughan aka Stratton resided here in Waterloo, Northumberland, England
Waterloo, Northumberland, England
1900
1900
Age 52
John Straughan aka Stratton resided here in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
1906
10 Oct 1906
Age 58
Death of John Straughan aka Stratton in Springfield Colliery Company Coal Mine, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA
Springfield Colliery Company Coal Mine, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Mar 1848
    Event Place: Leadgate, Durham, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois; Roll: 344; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0123
    [2] 1871 England Census, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 5133; Folio: 29; Page: 51; GSU roll: 847400
    [3] 1861 England Census
    [4] 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 2412; Folio: 341; Page: 19; GSU roll: 87090
    [5] Web: Illinois, U.S., Select Deaths Index, 1877-1916
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Blyth and Newsham, Northumberland, England
    Record Source: 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 2412; Folio: 341; Page: 19; GSU roll: 87090

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Cowpen, Northumberland, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Waterloo, Northumberland, England
    Record Source: 1871 England Census, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 5133; Folio: 29; Page: 51; GSU roll: 847400

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1874
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois; Roll: 344; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0123

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois; Roll: 344; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0123

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Oct 1906
    Event Place: Springfield Colliery Company Coal Mine, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Web: Illinois, U.S., Select Deaths Index, 1877-1916
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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