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The Elstons of Yorkshire
Whilst researching the Elston family I had an incredible piece of luck when a query of mine was answered on a messageboard. I had managed to trace my line back to George Blanshard Elston and his parents and had asked if anyone knew about the birth date of his father. A couple of weeks later I had not only his father's birth date but also information going back to the 1690's. To keep the information to a minimum I am only providing information on my direct line ancestors and their spouses where known (highlighted in burgandy). I have provided the names of the siblings of my direct ancestors. If anyone requires additional information please contact me at
William and Elisabeth Elston
1. William Elston born in York around 1694. He married Elisabeth Turpin on November 14 1719 in York Minster. They had two known children - Wilkinson and Anne.2.Wilkinson the first known child of William and Elisabeth, born around 1721/1722 in York. Baptised January 26 1722 at Saint John Ousebridge, York. Married Dorothy Ledsome July 28 1746 in Wistow, Selby. They had eight children. Wilkinson died January 2 1801 and Dorothy died January 20 1812, both in Cawood. Wilkinson was a bricklayer in Cawood.
4.John the eldest child of Wilkinson and Dorothy, born about 1744 in Cawood. Baptised February 4 1746/47 in Wistow. Married Sarah Allanby on September 12 1773 in Tadcaster. Sarah's parents were Thomas and Elizabeth Allanby. Sarah was born about 1753. John was a bricklayer and built St Helens Church in Escrick. They had six children. John died in August 1830 in Escrick and Sarah died on June 6 1822 in Escrick. Both are buried in St Helens, Escrick.
13.Elizabeth the eldest daughter of John and Sarah, born about 1774 and baptised in Escrick.
14.Ann the second daughter of John and Sarah, born 10 Jan 1777 in Escrick.
15.John the eldest son of John and Sarah, born 25 Jan 1780 in Escrick and baptised on the 29 Jan 1780 in Escrick.
16.Sarah the third daughter of John and Sarah, born 15 Oct 1782 in Escrick and baptised 24 Oct 1782.
17.Thomas the second son of John and Sarah, born January 11 1786 in Escrick. Married Mary Blanshard on August 26 1817 in Escrick. Mary's parents were George Blanshard and Elizabeth Easingwold. Mary was born on September 25 1786 in Escrick. Thomas and Mary had seven children. All but their first child survived to adulthood. Thomas was elected churchwarden at St Helens, Escrick ten times. He died October 28 1864. Mary died May 8 1868. Both are buried in St Helens, Escrick.
19.John the eldest known son of Thomas and Mary, born Feb 1818 in Escrick and died April 1818 in Escrick.
20.William the second son of Thomas and Mary, born about 1819 in Escrick, died 1890 in Wistow.
21.David the third son of Thomas and Mary, born about 1821 in Escrick and died in 1858.
22.George Blanshard the fourth son of Thomas and Mary, born about 1824 in Escrick.
23.Sarah Ann the eldest daughter of Thomas and Mary, born about 1826 in Escrick, died about 1894.
24.Elizabeth the second daughter of Thomas and Mary, born about 1831 in Escrick and died in 1913.
25.John the fifth son of Thomas and Mary, born about 1832 in Escrick and died 2 Nov 1881.
18.William the third son of John and Sarah, born 26 Oct 1789 in Escrick.
5.Wilkinson the second son of Wilkinson and Dorothy, born about 1750 in Cawood.
6.Elizabeth the eldest daughter of Wilkinson and Dorothy, born about 1752 and died on 22 August 1755 in Cawood.
7.David the third son of Wilkinson and Dorothy, born about 1755 in Cawood and baptised 10 April 1755 in Cawood.
8.Elizabeth the second daughter of Wilkinson and Dorothy, born about 1757 in Cawood, died November 1764 in Cawood.
9.William the fourth son of Wilkinson and Dorothy, born about 1762.
10.Ann the third daughter of Wilkinson and Dorothy, born about 1764.
11.Dorothy the fourth daughter of Wilkinson and Dorothy
3.Anne the second known child of William and Elisabeth.
The children and descendents of George Blanshard and Mary Elston
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