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William Dexter 1806–1875 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Apr 1806

Birth Location: Costock, Nottinghamshire, England

Death Date: 7 Feb 1875

Death Location: Sheepshed, Leicester, England

Father: William Dexter

Mother: Sarah Corthern

Spouse(s): Hannah Towerton

Children(s): Mary Dexter, Elizabeth Dexter, John Dexter, Harriet Dexter, William Dexter, Hannah Dexter, Thomas Dexter

The story of William Dexter began in 1806 in Costock, Nottinghamshire, England. In 1851, William Dexter resided in Sheepshed, Leicestershire, England. William Dexter married Hannah Towerton, and had children including Elizabeth Dexter, Hannah Dexter, Harriet Dexter, John Dexter, Mary Dexter, Thomas Dexter, William Dexter. William Dexter passed away in 1875 in Sheepshed, Leicester, England.

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Biography

  • The story of William Dexter began in 1806 in Costock, Nottinghamshire, England.
  • In 1851, William Dexter resided in Sheepshed, Leicestershire, England.
  • William Dexter married Hannah Towerton, and had children including Elizabeth Dexter, Hannah Dexter, Harriet Dexter, John Dexter, Mary Dexter, Thomas Dexter, William Dexter.
  • William Dexter passed away in 1875 in Sheepshed, Leicester, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Dexter's Ancestors

Self
William Dexter
1806–1875
Birth Place: Costock, Nottinghamshire, England
Parents
William Dexter
1785–1867
Bunny, Nottinghamshire, England
Sarah Corthern
1786–1860
Grandparents
William Dexter
1754–1838
Bunny, Nottinghamshire, England
Mary Marshall
1766–1855
Bunny, Nottinghamshire, England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Dexter's Descendants

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William Dexter (1 Apr 1806–7 Feb 1875) m. Hannah Towerton (Abt. 1800–)
  1. 1. Mary Dexter 1826–1899
    1. 1. Harriett Giles 1863–1949
      1. 1. Arthur (Edward) Bunney 1892–1941
        1. 1. Florence (Mary) Bunney 1928–2012
  2. 2. Elizabeth Dexter 1840–
  3. 3. John Dexter 1825–
  4. 4. Harriet Dexter 1832–
  5. 5. William Dexter 1835–
  6. 6. Hannah Dexter 1837–
  7. 7. Thomas Dexter 1842–

William Dexter's Timeline

7 Records

1806
1 Apr 1806
Birth of William Dexter in Costock, Nottinghamshire, England
Costock, Nottinghamshire, England
1806
10 Apr 1806
William Dexter was baptized in Costock, Nottinghamshire, England
Costock, Nottinghamshire, England
1851
1851
Age 45
William Dexter resided here in Sheepshed, Leicestershire, England
Sheepshed, Leicestershire, England
1861
1861
Age 55
William Dexter resided here in Lincoln, Costock, Nottinghamshire, England
Lincoln, Costock, Nottinghamshire, England
1871
1871
Age 65
William Dexter resided here in Costock, Nottinghamshire, England
Costock, Nottinghamshire, England
1875
1875
Age 69
Death of William Dexter in Sheepshed, Leicester, England
Sheepshed, Leicester, England
1875
7 Feb 1875
Age 69
Burial of William Dexter in Sheepshed, Leicester, England
Sheepshed, Leicester, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1806
    Event Place: Costock, Nottinghamshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] 1871 England Census, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 3259; Folio: 20; Page: 1; GSU roll: 839279
    [3] 1861 England Census, Class: Rg 9; Piece: 2277; Folio: 91; Page: 17; GSU roll: 542947
    [4] 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 2085; Folio: 450; Page: 1; GSU roll: 87712
    [5] England, Select Births and Christenings
    [6] Nottinghamshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, Nottinghamshire Archives; Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England; Parish Registers for Nottinghamshire; Reference: PR308

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 10 Apr 1806
    Event Place: Costock, Nottinghamshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England, Select Births and Christenings
    [2] Nottinghamshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, Nottinghamshire Archives; Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England; Parish Registers for Nottinghamshire; Reference: PR308

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Sheepshed, Leicestershire, England
    Record Source: 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 2085; Folio: 450; Page: 1; GSU roll: 87712

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Lincoln, Costock, Nottinghamshire, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census, Class: Rg 9; Piece: 2277; Folio: 91; Page: 17; GSU roll: 542947

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Costock, Nottinghamshire, England
    Record Source: 1871 England Census, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 3259; Folio: 20; Page: 1; GSU roll: 839279

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1875
    Event Place: Sheepshed, Leicester, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 7 Feb 1875
    Event Place: Sheepshed, Leicester, England
    Record Source: England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991

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