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William Deakin

Male 1807 - 1855  (48 years)


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  • Name William Deakin 
    Born 1807  Lathom Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Also Known As William Dakin\Deacon 
    Occupation Boatman Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Died 1855  Lathom Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried 4 Nov 1855  St Cuthbert, Halsall Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Person ID I03540  Canal Family 1
    Last Modified 20 Apr 2024 

  • Notes 
    • Surname spelt Dakin in 1841 census, Deacon in daughter Ann's marriage record.
      A report in the Blackburn Standard, 6.12.1848 headed 'Discovery of a large quantity of stolen property' could possibly refer to this man. It read: 'On Sunday the police visited a house at Halsall, near Ormskirk, and discovered 150 lots of stolen property. The occupants of the houise, named William Deakin, a boatman, and his wife were talen into custopdy. The property and prisoners were conveyed to the Ormskirk police station. Several articles have been identified.'

  • Sources 
    1. [S010072] .



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