Charles Spanton 1866-1925
Charles SPANTON is the father of my great grandmother Alice SPANTON who was born on 09 March 1912 at 126 Brook Street (Lambeth Workhouse and Infirmary), Kennington, Surrey1. Charles SPANTON was married to Mary Ann Eliza MORRIS.
| When and Where Born | Name | Sex | Name and Surname of Father | Name, Surname and Maiden Name of Mother | Occupation of Father | Informant | When Registered |
| 09 March 1912. 126 Brook Street | Alice | Girl | Charles SPANTON | Mary SPANTON formerly MORRIS | General labourer of 24 St Albans Buildings, China Walk, Lambeth | M SPANTON. Mother. 126 Brook Street, Kennington | 21 March 1912 |
Birth
Charles SPANTON was born on 17 February 1866 at Hungate, St Saviour, York, Yorkshire2. He is the son of William Watson SPANTON and Martha STEAD.
| When and Where Born | Name | Sex | Name and Surname of Father | Name, Surname and Maiden Surname of Mother | Occupation of Father | Informant | When Registered |
| 17 February 1866. Hungate, St Saviour | Charles | Boy | William Watson SPANTON | Martha SPANTON formerly STEAD | Painter | William Watson SPANTON. Father. Hungate, York | 19 February 1866 |
1871 Census
In 1871, Charles SPANTON was 5 years old and living at 5 Stocks Buildings, York, Yorkshire with his parents William and Martha SPANTON3.
| Name and Surname | Relation to Head | Condition | Age | Rank, Profession or Occupation | Where Born |
| William W SPANTON | Head | Married | 30 | Painter | Scarborough, Yorkshire |
| Martha SPANTON | Wife | Married | 27 | York, Yorkshire | |
| Sarah Ann SPANTON | Daur | Unmarried | 7 | Scarborough, Yorkshire | |
| Charles SPANTON | Son | Unmarried | 5 | York, Yorkshire | |
| William SPANTON | Son | Unmarried | 3 | York, Yorkshire | |
| Louisa SPANTON | Daur | Unmarried | 1 | York, Yorkshire |
1881 Census
In 1881 Charles SPANTON was living at 5 Church Side, York, Yorkshire4 with his parents William & Martha, and some of the 12 children that they had during their marriage. Charles and his brother William were working as errand boys, while 4 of their younger siblings were still at school.
| Name and Surname | Relation to Head | Condition | Age | Rank, Profession or Occupation | Where Born |
| Wm W SPANTON | Head | Married | 40 | Painter & paperhanger | Scarborough, Yorkshire |
| Martha SPANTON | Wife | Married | 37 | York, Yorkshire | |
| Charles SPANTON | Son | 15 | Errand boy | York, Yorkshire | |
| William SPANTON | Son | 12 | Errand boy | York, Yorkshire | |
| Louisa SPANTON | Daur | 10 | Scholar | York, Yorkshire | |
| Tom SPANTON | Son | 9 | Scholar | York, Yorkshire | |
| Alice SPANTON | Daur | 7 | Scholar | York, Yorkshire | |
| Mary SPANTON | Daur | 5 | Scholar | York, Yorkshire | |
| Annie SPANTON | Daur | 3 | York, Yorkshire | ||
| Martha SPANTON | Daur | 1 | York, Yorkshire | ||
| Betsy SPANTON | Daur | 6 months | York, Yorkshire |
Marriage
Charles SPANTON and Mary Ann Eliza MORRIS were married on 14 September 1891 at St Martin in the Fields, Westminster, Middlesex5. Charles SPANTON says his father’s name was Thomas SPANTON, a painter, but his father’s name was William Watson SPANTON who in 1881 was working as a painter and paperhanger. William Watson SPANTON died in 1886. Although the difference in name causes questions, I believe there are enough other records to believe that this was just an error.
| When Married | Name and Surname | Age | Condition | Rank or Profession | Residence | Father’s Name and Surname | Rank or Profession of Father |
| 14 September 1891 | Charles SPANTON | 25 | Bachelor | Carpenter | 2 Vincent Place | Thomas SPANTON | Painter |
| Mary MORRIS | 20 | Spinster | 2 Vincent Place | Thomas MORRIS | Newsvendor |
1901 Census
In 1901 Charles and Mary SPANTON were living at 140 Quinn Square, Southwark, Surrey6 with 4 of their children: Charles, William, Mary and Annie. Charles SPANTON was working as a painter’s labourer.
| Name and Surname | Relation to Head | Condition | Age | Profession or Occupation | Where Born |
| Charles SPANTON | Head | Married | 35 | Painter’s labourer | York, Yorkshire |
| Mary SPANTON | Wife | Married | 30 | Westminster, London | |
| Charles T SPANTON | Son | 8 | Westminster, London | ||
| William M SPANTON | Son | 6 | Brighton, Sussex | ||
| Mary SPANTON | Daur | 4 | Lambeth, London | ||
| Annie SPANTON | Daur | 1 month | Southwark, London |
Death
Charles SPANTON died on 02 February 1925 at 76 Eridge Road, Croydon, Surrey7 (which was the address of the Croydon Union Workhouse). His usual address was 43 Blenheim Road, Penge.
| When and Where Died | Name and Surname | Sex | Age | Rank or Profession | Cause of Death | Informant | When Registered |
| 02 February 1925. 76 Eridge Road | Charles SPANTON | Male | 59 years | of 43 Blenheim Road, Penge. Hawker | 1. Chronic interstitial nephritis. 2. Pleurisy | E J FAGAN. Causing the body to be buried 76 Eridge Road, Thornton Heath | 17 February 1925 |
Family Members:
| Wife: | Mary Ann Eliza MORRIS 1870-1950 |
| Daughter (Direct Ancestor): | Alice SPANTON 1912-1948 |
| Father: | William Watson SPANTON 1840-1865 |
| Mother: | Martha STEAD 1843-1916 |
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Sources:
- Births (CR) England. Kennington, Surrey. 09 March 1912. SPANTON, Alice. Entry No. 162.
- Births (CR) England. York, Yorkshire. 17 February 1866. SPANTON, Charles. Entry No. 240.
- Census Records. England. York, Yorkshire. 02 April 1871. SPANTON, William (head). ED 11. SN 52. PN 4750. FN 110. p. 9. http://www.ancestry.co.uk : accessed 21 April 2021.
- Census Records. England. York, Yorkshire. 03 April 1881. SPANTON, Wm W (head). ED 12. PN 4723. FN 114. p. 7. http://www.ancestry.co.uk : accessed 21 April 2021.
- Marriages (CR) England. Westminster, London. 14 September 1891. SPANTON, Charles and MORRIS, Mary. Entry no. 422.
- Census Records. England. Southwark, London. 01 April 1901. SPANTON, Charles (head). ED 10. PN 369. FN 83. p. 23. http://www.ancestry.co.uk : accessed 21 April 2021.
- Deaths (CR) England. Croydon, Surrey. 02 February 1925. SPANTON, Charles. Entry No. 328.
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