Families of Ashton (near Roade), Northamptonshire,England


George Clarke [Parents] was born on 3 Nov 1819 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England and was christened on 25 Apr 1820 in Towcester Methodist Circuit. He married Juliana Welch on 29 Jan 1844 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England.

BIRTH & BAPTISM from Towcester Methodist records as researched by Mary Taylor. (e-mail 14 Jan 2001).

MARRIAGE from parish records NRO ref. 17p/119, no 29. aged 24, batchelor, labourer.

CENSUS 1851 Ashton, FHL film 0087692 Enumerator 14, folio 330 page 11, no 38. Age 31, an ag. lab.

CENSUS 1861 Ashton, FHL film 0542722 Enumerator 2, folio 17 page 15, no 81. Age 42, an ag.lab.

CENSUS 1881 from CD. Hodgshrove, Falmer, Sussex, England. Source:FHL Film 1341253 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 1075 Folio 45 Page 9, aged 61, a platelayer.

Juliana Welch [Parents] was born about 1819 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England and was christened on 24 Sep 1820 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. She married George Clarke on 29 Jan 1844 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England.

Other marriages:
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BAPTISM from Ashton parish records, NRO ref. 17p/3, no. 74.

CENSUS 1841 Lay Close, Ashton, FHL film 0438873 Enumerator 2, page 4. Born in county, age 20, named as Juley.

MARRIAGE from parish records NRO ref. 17p/119, no 29. Aged 23, spinster.

CENSUS 1851 Ashton, FHL film 0087692 Enumerator 14, folio 330 page 11, no 38. Age 30. a lace maker.l

CENSUS 1861 Ashton, FHL film 0542722 Enumerator 2, folio 17 page 15, no 81. Age 41, her name is unclear but it could be Juliehannah.

CENSUS 1881 from CD. Hodgshrove, Falmer, Sussex, England. Source:FHL Film 1341253 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 1075 Folio 45 Page 9, aged 60, name as Julia here.

They had the following children:

  F i Alice Waite Clarke was christened on 7 Jul 1844 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. was buried on 14 Nov 1845 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England.

BAPTISM from parish records, NRO ref 17p/3 no. 364. Second name given here.

BURIAL from Ashton parish records, NRO ref. 17p/9 no270, aged 1 spelled Clark here.
  F ii Elizabeth Clarke was born about 1858 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England.

CENSUS 1861 Ashton, FHL film 0542722 Enumerator 2, folio 17 page 15, no 81. Age 2.

CENSUS 1881 from CD. Hodgshrove, Falmer, Sussex, England. Source:FHL Film 1341253 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 1075 Folio 45 Page 9, aged 22, a dressmaker.

John Weston was born about 1800 in Yardley Gobion, Northamptonshire, England. He died on 14 Apr 1864 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England and was buried on 17 Apr 1864 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. John married Charlotte Brown.

CENSUS 1841 The Harren Hill, Ashton, FHL film 0438873 Enumerator 2, page 12, folio 9. Born in county, age 40, occupation unclear, it does not look like farmer. Living with son, and a female servant.

CENSUS 1851 Ashton, FHL film 0087692 Enumerator 14, folio 332 page 16, no 62. Age 50, a farmer of 95 acres , employing 7 men and 5 boys.

NOTE The Scrapbook of Ashton says that Mr Nealy's census of 1853 (page 10, col.1) lists Mr Weston, wife, son and daughter and one female servant in Blunts Cottages.

CENSUS 1861 Ashton, FHL film 0542722 Enumerator 2, folio 18 page 16, no 83. Age 60, a farmer of 200 acres, employing 7 men and 4 boys. Surname hard to read.

DEATH from gravestone as recorded in the NFHS booklet, grave no.27. Aged 64 years. Grandson Thomas Weston also listed here, he died 1863 aged 3 years and 3 months.

BURIAL from Ashton Parish records, NRO ref. 17p/9, no. 415, aged 64.

Charlotte Brown was born about 1798 in Yardley Gobion, Northamptonshire, England. She died on 9 Feb 1864 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England and was buried on 14 Feb 1864 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. Charlotte married John Weston.

Other marriages:
Crick, James Nicholas

CENSUS 1851 Ashton, FHL film 0087692 Enumerator 14, folio 332 page 16, no 62. Age 54.

CENSUS 1861 Ashton, FHL film 0542722 Enumerator 2, folio 18 page 16, no 83. Age 62.

MAIDEN NAME from Michael Crick (on his private web site).

DEATH from gravestone as recorded in the NFHS booklet, grave no.26, aged 67.

BURIAL from Ashton parish records, NRO ref 17p/9, no. 414, aged 67.

They had the following children:

  M i Henry Weston was born about 1828 and died on 28 Nov 1900.

George Adams [Parents] was born about 1800 in , , England. He married Hannah Malsher on 21 Nov 1860 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England.

MARRIAGE from parish records NRO ref 17p/119 no.95. a widower, a labourer, living at Hartwell in 1860.

Hannah Malsher [Parents] was born about 1804 in Piddington, Northamptonshire, England. was buried on 21 Dec 1869 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. Hannah married George Adams on 21 Nov 1860 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England.

Other marriages:
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Watson, Thomas

MARRIAGE from Parish Records, NRO ref 17p/8, no.5, spinster of the parish. surname Malsher here.

CENSUS 1841 High Street, Ashton, FHL film 0438873 Enumerator 2, page 14, folio 10. Born in county, age 35.

NOTE I am assuming from the 1851 census that William was her natural son, this couild be wrong.
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!CENSUS 1851 Ashton, FHL film 0087692 Enumerator 14, folio 333 page 17, no 65. Age 46, married to Thomas Watson here. Maiden name based on her sister with her at this time.

MARRIAGE from parish records NRO ref 17p/119 no.95,a widow of full age of Ashton.

CENSUS 1861 Ashton, FHL film 0542722 Enumerator 2, folio 18 page 16, no 85. Age 56, married but no husband listed, though surnamed Adams. Has two grandsons living with her.

BURIAL from Ashton Parish Records, NRO Ref 17p/9 no. 466, age 65.


William Molcher [Parents] was born about 1824 in Hartwell, Northamptonshire, England. He died before 1881. William married Louise Baldwin on 16 Feb 1846 in Grafton Regis, Northamptonshire, England.

CENSUS 1841 Lodge Farm, Ashton, FHL film 0438873 Enumerator 2, page 16, folio 11. Born in county, age 15, a male servant in the household of farmer Stephen Ashby.

MARRIAGE from Ken Sainsbury (e-mail (17 Oct 2001).

CENSUS 1851 Ashton, FHL film 0087692 Enumerator 14, folio 333 page 17, no 65. Age 26, an ag.lab. living with his mother's new husband.

DEATH from his spouse a widow in 1881 census.

Louise Baldwin [Parents] was born about 1820 in Grafton, Northamptonshire, England. She died on 3 Mar 1886 in Islington, London, England. Louise married William Molcher on 16 Feb 1846 in Grafton Regis, Northamptonshire, England.

MAIDEN name from Ken Sainsbury (e-mail (17 Oct 2001), data from Family Search site, though I cannot find it there)..

MARRIAGE from Ken Sainsbury (e-mail (17 Oct 2001).

CENSUS 1851 Ashton, FHL film 0087692 Enumerator 14, folio 333 page 17, no 65. Age 31, living with husband and family with her mother's new husband.

CENSUS 1881 from CD, at 77 Pembroke St, Islington, London, Middlesex, England. Source: FHL Film 1341051, PRO Ref RG11, Piece 0235, Folio 14, Page 22. Age 61, a widow.

DEATH from Ken Sainsbury (e-mail (17 Oct 2001). She died at 77 Pembroke Street,Islington. He calls her Louisa.

KNOWN first from children living with their grandmother in 1861..

They had the following children:

  F i Harriett Molcher was christened on 20 Apr 1846.
  M ii Matthew Molcher was born about 1848 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England and was christened on 15 Oct 1848 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England.

BAPTISM from parish records, NRO ref. 17p/3, no. 410.

CENSUS 1851 Ashton, FHL film 0087692 Enumerator 14, folio 333 page 17, no 65. Age 2.

CENSUS 1861 Ashton, FHL film 0542722 Enumerator 2, folio 18 page 16, no 85. Age 12, living with grandmother.
  M iii George Molcher was born about Jun 1850 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England and was christened on 18 Apr 1851 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. was buried on 17 May 1851 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England.

BAPTISM from parish records, NRO ref.17p/3 no. 429.

CENSUS 1851 Ashton, FHL film 0087692 Enumerator 14, folio 333 page 17, no 65. Age 10 months.

BURIAL from Ashton parish records, NRO ref.17p/9, no.320, named Malshay here, aged 9 months.
  F iv Hannah Molcher was christened on 9 Apr 1852 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. was buried on 7 Sep 1853 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England.

BAPTISM from parish records, NRO ref.17p/3 no. 435.

BURIAL from parish records, NRO ref.17p/9 no. 335, listed as 18 months old, and of Kentish Town London.
  M v Thomas Molcher was born about 1854 in Camden Terrace, Middlesex, London and was christened on 9 Sep 1855 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England.

BAPTISM from parish records, NRO ref.17p/3 no. 462. Listed as of London.

CENSUS 1861 Ashton, FHL film 0542722 Enumerator 2, folio 18 page 16, no 85. Age 6, living with grandmother. Born London.

CENSUS 1881 from CD, at 77 Pembroke St, Islington, London, Middlesex, England. Source: FHL Film 1341051, PRO Ref RG11, Piece 0235, Folio 14, Page 22. Age 25, Birthplace Camden Terrace, Middlesex, a carman by occupation.
  F vi Louisa Molcher was born about 1863 in St Pancras, Middlesex, London.

CENSUS 1881 from CD, at 77 Pembroke St, Islington, London, Middlesex, England. Source: FHL Film 1341051, PRO Ref RG11, Piece 0235, Folio 14, Page 22. Age 17, an assistant laundress. Probably to her big sister.

George Blunt [Parents] was born in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England and was christened on 16 Oct 1811 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. He died on 13 May 1876 in Moulton, Northamptonshire, England and was buried on 14 May 1876 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. George married Charlotte Deacon on 28 Dec 1847 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England.

BAPTISM from Ashton parish records, NRO ref. 17p19, numbers not given here. The date of this is too early for the ages in the census, so this may be for a George who died.

CENSUS 1841 The Manor House, Ashton, FHL film 0438873 Enumerator 2, page 12, folio 9. Born in county, age 25.

MARRIAGE from parish records NRO ref 17p/119 no.43, aged 26 a bachelor and carpenter.

CENSUS 1851 Ashton, FHL film 0087692 Enumerator 14, folio 333 page 17, no 67. Age 38, a master groom.

NOTE The Scrapbook of Ashton says that Mr Nealy's census of 1853 (page 10, col.1) lists George Blunt, wife & niece as opposite the church gate.

NOTE that Judith Langhorn quotes the will of William as giving one share of his estate to George Blunt, a son, in 1855.
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!CENSUS 1861 Ashton rectory, FHL film 0542722 Enumerator 2, folio 18 page 17, no 87. Age 47, a grocer.

CENSUS 1871 of Roade, enumerator 4, folio 68, page 25, schedule no. 158, age 59, a carpenter, living with sister Elizabeth and her husband.

DEATH from Judith Langhorn, the place is taken from the burial record, but he may have returned to Ashton before he died. She says, "His headstone is in poor condition. 'In Memory of George Blunt who died 13th May 1876 and also C...te the wife of the above who died .....63. See also gravestone as recorded in the NFHS booklet, grave no. 62.

BURIAL from Ashton Parish Records, NRO Ref 17p/9 no. 509, aged 64, had been living in Moulton.

Charlotte Deacon [Parents] was born about 1823 in Hanslope, Buckinghamshire, England. was buried on 7 May 1863 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. Charlotte married George Blunt on 28 Dec 1847 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England.

CENSUS 1841 High Street, Ashton, FHL film 0438873 Enumerator 2, page 14, folio 10. Born in county, age 15, listed as Female Servant, though living with an elderly couple of the same surname (James & Elizabeth).

MARRIAGE from parish records NRO ref 17p/119 no.43, aged 25, spinster.

CENSUS 1851 Ashton, FHL film 0087692 Enumerator 14, folio 333 page 17, no 67. Age 27.

CENSUS 1861 Ashton rectory, FHL film 0542722 Enumerator 2, folio 18 page 17, no 87. Age 37.

NOTE listed on husband's gravestone as recorded in the NFHS booklet, grave no. 62 but illegible even in 1959 and more so now.

!BURIAL from Ashton parish records 17-/9, no. 411, aged 41. This is confirmed by headstone on her grave, see quote in her husband's notes.


Hezekiah Whiting [Parents] was born about 1829 in Hartwell, Northamptonshire, England. He married Sarah Bustin before 1853.

MARRIAGE from parish records NRO ref. 17p/119, no 59, aged 21, a labourer, bachelor, signed his name. Of Hartwell.

CENSUS 1861 Ashton, FHL film 0542722 Enumerator 2, folio 18 page 17, no 89. Age 31, a baker.

Sarah Bustin [Parents] was born about 1833 in Great Billing, Northamptonshire, England. She married Hezekiah Whiting before 1853.

MARRIAGE from parish records NRO ref. 17p/119, no 59, aged 19, signed her name, a spinster.

CENSUS 1861 Ashton, FHL film 0542722 Enumerator 2, folio 18 page 17, no 89. Age 27.

They had the following children:

  F i Elizabeth Whiting was born about 1853 in Hartwell, Northamptonshire, England.

CENSUS 1861 Ashton, FHL film 0542722 Enumerator 2, folio 18 page 17, no 89. Age 7 a scholar.
  F ii Ann Whiting was born about 1855 in Hartwell, Northamptonshire, England.

CENSUS 1861 Ashton, FHL film 0542722 Enumerator 2, folio 18 page 17, no 89. Age 5, a scholar.
  M iii John Whiting was born about 1858 in Hartwell, Northamptonshire, England.

CENSUS 1861 Ashton, FHL film 0542722 Enumerator 2, folio 18 page 17, no 89. Age 2.
  F iv Emma Whiting was born about Nov 1860 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England.

CENSUS 1861 Ashton, FHL film 0542722 Enumerator 2, folio 18 page 17, no 89. Age 5 months.

James Shipp [Parents] was born about 1824 in , , England. He died on 30 Jul 1863 in Thebarton, South Australia, Australia. James married Lavina Blunt on 17 Nov 1844 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England.

MARRIAGE from parish records, NRO ref. 17P/119, no. 31, aged 20, bachelor, labourer.

Lavina Blunt [Parents] was born about 1820 in , , England and was christened on 10 Dec 1820 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. She died on 29 Jul 1894 in Thebarton, South Australia, Australia. Lavina married James Shipp on 17 Nov 1844 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England.

BAPTISM from Parish Records NRO Ref 17p/3 no. 76.

CENSUS 1841 Lay Close, Ashton, FHL film 0438873 Enumerator 2, page 4, folio 5. Born in county, age 20.

MARRIAGE from parish records, NRO ref 17P/119, no.31, age 23, spinster, could not sign.

They had the following children:

  F i Leanah Shipp was born on 1 Oct 1849. She died on 21 Jan 1850.

BIRTH from Sth Aust. birth index 1842-1867. This does not list parents, so does not confirm that the child belongs to these parents. Reference - Vol. 2 Page 205.
  M ii Mary Ann Shipp was born on 18 Nov 1850. He died on 15 Feb 1851.
  M iii Uriah James Shipp was born on 1 May 1852. He died on 17 Dec 1852.

BIRTH from Sth Aust. birth index 1842-1867. This does not list parents, so does not confirm that the child belongs to these parents. Reference - Vol. 4 Page 19.
  M iv Robert Shipp was born on 6 Dec 1853.

BIRTH from Sth Aust. birth index 1842-1867. This does not list parents, so does not confirm that the child belongs to these parents. Reference - Vol. 4 Page 263.
  F v Lavinia Shipp was born on 4 Sep 1855.
  F vi Eliza Shipp was born on 11 Oct 1857.
  F vii Jane Ellen Shipp was born on 28 Dec 1860 and died in 1933.
  F viii John Shipp was born on 28 Dec 1860.

BIRTH from Sth Aust. birth index 1842-1867. This does not list parents, so does not confirm that the child belongs to these parents. Reference - Vol. 20 Page 24. Obviously a twin.

George Webb [Parents] was christened on 25 Apr 1802 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. was buried on 2 Mar 1847 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. George married Sarah.

BIRTH date from age at death.

BAPTISM from Ashton parish records, NRO ref. 17p/19, no numbers.

CENSUS 1841 Lay Close, Ashton, FHL film 0438873 Enumerator 2, page 2. Born in county, age 35, an ag. lab.

BURIAL from Ashton parish records, NRO ref. 17p/9, no. 283, aged 45.

Sarah was born about 1802 in Wappenham, Northamptonshire, England. She married George Webb.

CENSUS 1841 Lay Close, Ashton, FHL film 0438873 Enumerator 2, page 2. Born in county, age 35.

CENSUS 1851 Ashton, FHL film 0087692 Enumerator 14, folio 325 page 1, no 4. Age 48, a widow and a lace maker, living with two children and a grandson.

NOTE The Scrapbook of Ashton says that Mr Nealy's census of 1853 (page 10, col.1) lists widow Webb, 1 daughter and 2 sons in Blunts Cottages.

They had the following children:

  M i Charles Webb was born about 1826 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England and was christened on 18 Jul 1830 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England.

BAPTISM from Ashton parish records, NRO ref. 17p/3, no. 186.

CENSUS 1841 Lay Close, Ashton, FHL film 0438873 Enumerator 2, page 3. Born in county, age 14.

CENSUS 1851 for Gayton (from Rita Poxon dec 2003) household 84, aged 20 and agricultural servant. This age matches with baptism better that the 1841 age. Birthplace given as Ashton.
  F ii Sophia Webb was born about 1828 in , Northamtonshire, England and was christened on 27 Jul 1828 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England.

BAPTISM from Ashton parish records, NRO ref. 17p/3, no. 168.

CENSUS 1841 Lay Close, Ashton, FHL film 0438873 Enumerator 2, page 2. Born in county, age 12.
  F iii Webb was born about 1830.
  F iv Isabella Webb was born about 1832.
  F v Martha Webb was christened on 25 Dec 1834.
  M vi Levi Webb was born about 1837.
  M vii George Webb was born about Aug 1839 and was christened on 1 Feb 1840 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. was buried on 5 Feb 1840 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England.

BIRTH from age at death.

BAPTISM from Ashton parish records, NRO ref. 17p/3, no. 313.

BURIAL from Ashton parish records, NRO ref. 17p/9, no. 217, aged 7 months.
  M viii George Webb was born about 1841 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England and was christened on 12 Sep 1841 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England.

BAPTISM from Ashton parish records, NRO ref. 17p/3, no. 331.

CENSUS 1851 Ashton, FHL film 0087692 Enumerator 14, folio 325 page 1, no 4. Age 9, an ag.lab.
  F ix Emma Webb was christened on 18 Feb 1844 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. was buried on 15 Aug 1850 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England.

BAPTISM from Ashton parish records, NRO ref. 17p/3, no. 355.

BURIAL from Ashton parish records, NRO ref. 17p/9, no. 317, aged 6.

Keen was born about 1825 in , , England. He married Webb.

KNOWN from his son in the 1851 census.

Webb [Parents] was born about 1830 in , , England. She married Keen.

KNOWN by her son in the 1851 census.

They had the following children:

  M i George Keen was born about 1848 in Hanslope, Buckinghamshire, England.

CENSUS 1851 Ashton, FHL film 0087692 Enumerator 14, folio 325 page 1, no 4. Age 2, living with his widowed grandmother.

William Shakeshaft [Parents] was christened on 5 Feb 1786 in Cosgrove, Northamptonshire, England. was buried on 27 Nov 1853 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. William married Elizabeth Wickens on 26 Oct 1807 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England.

BAPTISM from Frank Shakeshaft (email May 2002) who relayed the research of Anna Smart in the Cosgrove Parish Records. Allan Smith had originally listed William's parents as Thomas and Sophia Shakeshaft but in the light on Frank's information he is thinking that they may have been William's grandparents.

MARRIAGE from Ashton Parish Church records. NRO. ref.17p/4. no. 140.

NOTE (1826) listed as labourer at baptism of Charles and Thomas.

CENSUS 1841 The Lane, Ashton, FHL film 0438873 Enumerator 2, page 1. Born in county, age 50, a carpenter.

NOTE there is an entry in the Ashton Parish records (ref 17p/3) "The chancel of the church of this parish was rebuilt at the expense of the rector under the direction and management of William Shakeshaft, carpenter of this parish." It states that the contract was for sixty pounds.

CENSUS 1851 Ashton, FHL film 0087692 Enumerator 14, folio 325 page 2, no 6. Age 64, a master carpenter.

NOTE The Scrapbook of Ashton says that Mr Nealy's census of 1853 (page 10, col.1) lists him at the Stoke Bruerne end of the village.

BURIAL from Ashton parish records, NRO ref. 17p/9 no.337, aged 68.

Elizabeth Wickens was born about 1787 in Hartwell, Northamptonshire, England. She married William Shakeshaft on 26 Oct 1807 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England.

MARRIAGE from Ashton Parish Church records. NRO. ref.17p/4. no. 140.

CENSUS 1841 The Lane, Ashton, FHL film 0438873 Enumerator 2, page 1. Born in county, age 50.

CENSUS 1851 Ashton, FHL film 0087692 Enumerator 14, folio 325 page 2, no 6. Age 63.

They had the following children:

  M i James Shakeshaft was christened on 25 Dec 1807 and was buried on 5 Feb 1891.
  F ii Philis Shakeshaft was christened on 11 Dec 1808 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England.

BAPTISM from Ashton parish register, NRO ref. 17p/19, not numbered.

NOTE see Stoke Bruerne for later data on this person.
  M iii Thomas Shakeshaft was christened on 13 Oct 1811 and died on 9 Oct 1887.
  F iv Mary Shakeshaft was born about 1815 and died on 1 Sep 1884.
  F v Hannah Shakeshaft was christened on 15 Oct 1820 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. was buried on 24 Sep 1822 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England.

BAPTISM from parish records, NRO ref. 17p/3, no. 75.

BURIAL from Ashton parish records, NRO ref. 17p/9 no.66, aged 2.
  F vi Hannah Shakeshaft was christened on 4 Jan 1824 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England.

BAPTISM from parish records, NRO ref. 17p/3, no. 116.
  M vii Charles Shakeshaft was born on 29 May 1826 and died on 25 Apr 1904.

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