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William Button 1754–1826 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1754

Birth Location: Somerset, England

Death Date: 5 Jul 1826

Death Location: Holy Trinity, Frome, Somerset, England

Father: William Button

Mother: Rachell Gregory

Spouse(s): Repentance West

Children(s): Samuel Button, Aaron Button, Emanuel Button, Hester\Ester Button, Moses Button, Sophia Button, Ann Button

In 1754, William Button entered the world in Somerset, England, born to William Button And Rachell Gregory. In 1754, William Button resided in Frome Selwood, Somerset, England. William Button married Repentance West, and had children including Aaron Button, Ann Button, Emanuel Button, Hester Ester Button, Moses Button, Samuel Button, Sophia Button. William Button passed away in 1826 in Holy Trinity, Frome, Somerset, England.

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Biography

  • In 1754, William Button entered the world in Somerset, England, born to William Button And Rachell Gregory.
  • In 1754, William Button resided in Frome Selwood, Somerset, England.
  • William Button married Repentance West, and had children including Aaron Button, Ann Button, Emanuel Button, Hester Ester Button, Moses Button, Samuel Button, Sophia Button.
  • William Button passed away in 1826 in Holy Trinity, Frome, Somerset, England.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Button's Ancestors

Self
William Button
1754–1826
Birth Place: Somerset, England
Parents
William Button
1725–1763
Frome, Somerset, England
Rachell Gregory
1730–1775
Frome, Somerset England
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Button's Descendants

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William Button (1754–5 Jul 1826) m. Repentance West (Abt 1751–21 Jan 1829)
  1. 1. Samuel Button 1796–1875 m. Ann Gerrish 1793–1870
    1. 1. Samuel Button 1823–1894 m. Mary (Ann) Dainty 1819–1859 m. Sarah Flower 1834–1890
      1. 1. Emma Button 1850–1880 m. James Keiley 1844–1889
        1. 1. Louisa Keilly 1876–1923 m. John (Isaac) Holt 1871–1947
        2. 2. James Keilly 1873–1936 m. Ada (Gilson (or) Ringer) 1885–1962
        3. 3. Emma Keilly 1875–1875
        4. 4. Samuel (Cornelius) Keilly 1878–1921 m. Mary Crout 1894–
      2. 2. John (Sargood) Button 1852–
      3. 3. Samuel Button 1847–1913
      4. 4. Samuel Button 1845–1846
    2. 2. William Button 1819–1893
    3. 3. James Button 1817–1890
  2. 2. Aaron Button 1781–1851
  3. 3. Emanuel Button 1786–1855
  4. 4. Hester\Ester Button 1774–1863
  5. 5. Moses Button 1779–1853
  6. 6. Sophia Button 1783–1838
  7. 7. Ann Button 1793–1870

William Button's Timeline

4 Records

1754
1754
Birth of William Button in Somerset, England
Somerset, England
1754
6 Apr 1754
William Button resided here in Frome Selwood, Somerset, England
Frome Selwood, Somerset, England
1826
1826
Age 72
Death of William Button in Frome, Somerset, , England
Frome, Somerset, , England
1826
5 Jul 1826
Age 72
Burial of William Button in Holy Trinity, Frome, Somerset, England
Holy Trinity, Frome, Somerset, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1754
    Event Place: Somerset, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991
    [2] Somerset, England, Church of England Burials, Somerset Heritage Service; Taunton, Somerset, England; Somerset Parish Records, 1538-1914; Reference Number: D\P\fr.jo2131

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 6 Apr 1754
    Event Place: Frome Selwood, Somerset, England
    Record Source: UK, Register of Duties Paid for Apprentices' Indentures, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Collection: Board of Stamps: Apprenticeship Books: Series IR 1; Class: IR 1; Piece: 19

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1826
    Event Place: Frome, Somerset, , England
    Record Source:
    [1] England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991
    [2] Somerset, England, Church of England Burials, Somerset Heritage Service; Taunton, Somerset, England; Somerset Parish Records, 1538-1914; Reference Number: D\P\fr.jo2131

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 5 Jul 1826
    Event Place: Holy Trinity, Frome, Somerset, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991
    [2] Somerset, England, Church of England Burials, Somerset Heritage Service; Taunton, Somerset, England; Somerset Parish Records, 1538-1914; Reference Number: D\P\fr.jo21/31

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