BOAT FAMILIES

of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and connected waterways

1852 - 1907 (55 years)

Generation: 1

William Cocking Ward Burton was born in 1852 in Birmingham (son of John Ward and Sarah Cocking); died on 8 Sep 1907 in Bebington, Wirral.

Other Events:

Occupation: Waterman, licensed victualler, boat builder, contractor

Notes:

In 1861 census as William Burton, 9, son of Henry and Sarah Burton (who did not marry until 1863). In 1871 with same family as William Ward Cocking, 19, stepson. Marries as William Cocking Ward, naming father as John Ward. In 1881 as William Burton, the surname given to his children.
Not found in later censuses but named as William Cochran Ward in probate record, addresses 28 Chapel Street, Liverpool and 320 New Chester Road, New Ferry, Wirral. Effects ?1712 19s 7d, beneficiaries William Ward Burton (son) and Clara Stephenson, widow.

William married Amelia Abel on 14 Apr 1873 in St Luke, Liverpool. Amelia (daughter of Joseph Abel and Maria Percival) was born about May 1855 in Wolverhampton. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

William Cocking Ward Burton was born in 1877 in Runcorn.
John Burton was born in 1879 in Liverpool.

Generation: 2

2.
John Ward
Other Events:
Occupation: Veterinary surgeon

John married Sarah Cocking. Sarah was born in 1832 in London. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3.
Sarah Cocking was born in 1832 in London.
Children:

1. William Cocking Ward Burton was born in 1852 in Birmingham; died on 8 Sep 1907 in Bebington, Wirral.