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Title: Charles COTTON, Born 1838, Fenton, Stoke on Trent
Post by: BAC3 on Thursday 10 December 20 16:49 GMT (UK)

Hello,

Charles COTTON was born in Fenton c1838, the son of Joshua COTTON and his wife Hannah (nee BARTLEM)........he had 4 brothers /1 sister, Thomas, William, Samuel, Susannah and Elijah.

Other than he was imprisoned for 4 years from 17/10/1853, and apparently did not re-offend, I have not been able to uncover any further validatable information.   For instance, did he possibly emigrate to Canada or join the Royal Navy ???

Any suggestions welcome.   Thank you.

BAC3

Title: Re: Charles COTTON, Born 1838, Fenton, Stoke on Trent
Post by: BumbleB on Thursday 10 December 20 17:22 GMT (UK)

For the benefit of others:

1841 census - H)107/990/6 folio 12, page 16

Added:

1851 census - minus Charles:

HO107/2006 folio 456, page 7

Title: Re: Charles COTTON, Born 1838, Fenton, Stoke on Trent
Post by: Brentor boy on Thursday 10 December 20 18:41 GMT (UK)

1851.
Charles Cotton, 12, potter. Born Fenton, Staffs.
Elijah Cotton, 3, b Fenton, Staffs. Together with siblings.
Ref HO 1O7/2006/457. Page 8. Living Stoke Upon Trent

Title: Re: Charles COTTON, Born 1838, Fenton, Stoke on Trent
Post by: mckha489 on Thursday 10 December 20 19:00 GMT (UK)

The one in the Navy at the 1861 census at Vancouver Island  a gunner R.M.A. born Longton Staffordshire

National Archives has

Folios 68-72: Charles Cotton, born: Longton, Staffordshire; Age at attestation: 18; Attested: Macclesfield; Joined in: 1858; Discharge reason: Length of service; Discharge year: 1870.


The record hasn’t been digitised, but can be ordered.

Title: Re: Charles COTTON, Born 1838, Fenton, Stoke on Trent
Post by: suzard on Thursday 10 December 20 19:20 GMT (UK)

is this him living with his sister??

1871
31 Church St Fenton Staffs
Benjamin Hassall Head M 31 Bricklayer
Susannah wife 26
Rosannah daughter 9
William son 7
Emily son 3
Mary Ann daughter 2
CHARLES COTTON lodger U 33 Coal Miner
all b.Fenton
RG10 2873 42 6

Marriage reg
Dec qtr 1861 Stoke on Trent
on same page
Susannah Cotton
Benjamin Hassall

Burial 1 Aug 1876 Fenton Christchurch
Susannah Hassall age 30

Suz

Title: Re: Charles COTTON, Born 1838, Fenton, Stoke on Trent
Post by: mckha489 on Thursday 10 December 20 19:37 GMT (UK)

Image for that marriage is on FindMyPast.
Susannah’s father is Joshua, a miner  :)

Title: Re: Charles COTTON, Born 1838, Fenton, Stoke on Trent
Post by: Brentor boy on Thursday 10 December 20 19:58 GMT (UK)

1851
Charles Cotton. 14, B Longton, s/o Mary
HO107/2007/407, PAGE 15

Title: Re: Charles COTTON, Born 1838, Fenton, Stoke on Trent
Post by: BAC3 on Thursday 10 December 20 20:06 GMT (UK)

Good Evening,

Thank you all for your inputs.    I am very grateful.   

The 1871 Census reference is certainly the most important with the "Susannah" link to father "Joshua" and offers another avenue to explore.

For the moment,

BAC3