Charles COTTON, Born 1838, Fenton, Stoke on Trent

[BAC3]

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

[BumbleB]

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

[Brentor boy]

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

[mckha489]

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.

[suzard]

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

[mckha489]

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

[Brentor boy]

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

[BAC3]

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