Generation No. 1

1. ROBERT2 WESTON,JR (ROBERT1)1 was born June 28, 1695 in Newton Harcourt, Leicestershire, England1, and died February 23, 1740/41. He married (1) ELIZABETH SPENCER1 December 24, 1718 in Hobey, Leicestershire, England1, daughter of THOMAS SPENCER and ELIZABETH (UNKNOWN). She was born December 03, 1693 in Hobey, Leicestershire, England1, and died Abt. 17341. He married (2) HANNAH GREEN May 03, 1735 in Newton Harcourt,Leicestershire,England.

Child of ROBERT WESTON and ELIZABETH SPENCER is:

2. i. FREEMAN3 WESTON,SR, b. 1729, Newton Harcourt, Leicestershire, England; d. 1789, St Leonards, Leics, England.

Generation No. 2

2. FREEMAN3 WESTON,SR (ROBERT2, ROBERT1)1 was born 1729 in Newton Harcourt, Leicestershire, England1, and died 1789 in St Leonards, Leics, England1. He married SARAH MELLERS1 July 01, 1753 in St Leonards, Leics, England1. She was born 1733 in Newton Harcourt, Leicestershire, England1.

More About FREEMAN WESTON,SR:
Burial: December 31, 17891
Christening: July 30, 1729, Newton Harcourt, Leics, England1

Child of FREEMAN WESTON and SARAH MELLERS is:

3. i. THOMAS4 WESTON,SR, b. June 19, 1769, St. LND St.Leonards, Leicestershire, England; d. 1850, St. George, Leicester, Leicestershire, England.

Generation No. 3

3. THOMAS4 WESTON,SR (FREEMAN3, ROBERT2, ROBERT1)1 was born June 19, 1769 in St. LND St.Leonards, Leicestershire, England1, and died 1850 in St. George, Leicester, Leicestershire, England1. He married ELIZABETH BARFOOT1 October 17, 1790 in All Saints ID#63/6 Leics, England1, daughter of JOHN BARFOOT and ELIZABETH FOSTER. She was born June 17, 1771 in Birstall, Leics, England AFN:13BT-8T81, and died 1842 in St. George, Leicester, Leicestershire, England1.

More About ELIZABETH BARFOOT:
Christening: June 17, 1771, Birstall, Leics, England AFN:13BT-8T81

Marriage Notes for THOMAS WESTON and ELIZABETH BARFOOT:
[weston.GED]

Vicar was Joseph Gregory

Child of THOMAS WESTON and ELIZABETH BARFOOT is:

4. i. JAMES5 WESTON,SR, b. March 23, 1812, Leicester City, Leicestershire, England; d. December 13, 1898, Welford Road Cemetery, Leicester, Leicestershire, England same plot as his son Henry..

Generation No. 4

4. JAMES5 WESTON,SR (THOMAS4, FREEMAN3, ROBERT2, ROBERT1)1 was born March 23, 1812 in Leicester City, Leicestershire, England1, and died December 13, 1898 in Welford Road Cemetery, Leicester, Leicestershire, England same plot as his son Henry.1. He married SOPHIA DIXON1 August 03, 1831 in St. Margarets, Leicester, Leistershire, England1. She was born 1812 in Hinckley, Leicestershire, England1, and died Aft. 1881 in St. Margarets, Leicester, Leicestershire, England1.

Notes for JAMES WESTON,SR:
[weston.GED]

The 1851 St.Margarets Census from Leicester shows the family as follows
James Weston Head 40 Framework Knitter
Sophia Wife 40 Glove Stitcher
Henry S 19 Framework Knitter
Elizabeth D 17 Glove Stitcher
* James S 15 Framework Knitter
Charlotte D 13 Glove Stitcher


Address for this family was -22 Milton Street
Leicester City
Leicestershire County

Welford Road Cemetery states that James Weston was 87 years old. Death certificate states that he was 87 years old,both placeing his birth at around 1811. But if his birthdate was in March then he would have been turning 88, that would have put his birthdate being 1812. There were two entries made in the same month of April 1812. One entry stated that James son of Thomas & Elizabeth Weston born Mar 23,1812 and another entry stated that a James Weston born April 9,1812 born as illegitimate son of Elizabeth Weston. Baptism states Mar.23,1812,baptised April 12,1812 Though there is another James Weston supposedly born April 7,1812< who is also baptised April 12 of 1812. We believe it to be an oversight of the Pastor. This is due to the fact that all entries before 1812 were placed on parchment,after 1812 all entries were re-indentified in a book.

The Bishops Transcripts as they called them were set into place 1812. So at this stage we can only assume that our James Weton was born March 23,1812. He is buried with Henry Dixon Weston and his wife Elizabeth Coleman at Welford Road Cemetery.

More About JAMES WESTON,SR:
Burial: December 17, 1898, Welford Road Cemetery, says he was 87 years old1
Census#1: 1851, Frame Work Knitter
Census#2: 1881, 65 Russell Street,Leicester St margarets,Leicestershire
Certificate: December 13, 1898, Death Certificate states that his daughter said that he was 87 years old1
Christening: April 1812, St Leonards, Leicester City, Leicestershire, England1
Occupation: 1851, Framework Knitter1

More About SOPHIA DIXON:
Census#1: 1851, 65 Russell Street,Leicester St margarets,Leicestershire
Census#2: 1881, 65 Russell Street,Leicester St margarets,Leicestershire
Occupation: 1851, Glove Stitcher1

Children of JAMES WESTON and SOPHIA DIXON are:

i. HENRY DIXON6 WESTON,SR1, b. Bet. 1832 - 1833, St Margarets, Leicester City, Leicestershire, England1; d. Leicester , Leicestershire1; m. ELIZABETH COLEMAN1; b. Bet. 1833 - 1834, Leicester,Leicestershire; d. , Leicester , Leicestershire1.

More About HENRY DIXON WESTON,SR:
Baptism: St.Margarets Leicester, Leistershire UK1
Census#1: 1850, Living with parents James and Sophie Weston
Census#2: 1871, Henry Dixon Weston and wife Elizabeth 37 lived at 65 Russell Street in Leicester1
Census#3: 1881, 77 Russell Street Leicester,St Margarets,Leicestershire,England
Occupation: 1851, Framework Knitter1

ii. ELIZABETH WESTON1, b. Bet. 1833 - 1834, St.Margarets, Leicester, Leicestershire, England1; d. Leicester , Leicestershire1; m. JONATHAN MARTIN1, 1855, St.Margarets, Leicester, Leistershire, England1; b. Abt. 1833; d. , Leicester , Leicestershire1.

More About ELIZABETH WESTON:
Baptism: St.Margarets Leicester, Leistershire UK1
Occupation: 1851, Glove Stitcher1

iii. JAMES WESTON,JR1, b. 1836, St. Margarets Parish Leicester, Leicestershire, England1; d. September 10, 1906, Philadelphia, Pennsylvannia, Greenmount Cemetery, see death certificate #833041; m. (1) HANNAH GODFREY1, September 23, 1858, St Margarets Parish, Leicestershire1; b. 1837, Leicester, Leicestershire1; d. November 16, 1881, Philadelphia, Pennsylvannia1; m. (2) ROSANNA TRAINER2,3, Abt. February 1883, Philadelphia, Pennsylvannia3; b. October 31, 1845, Ireland3; d. November 13, 1917, Philadelphia, Pennsylvannia, Greenmount Cemetery, Front&Hunting Park Ave, Lot#147, Section D. See death certificate3.

Notes for JAMES WESTON,JR:
[weston.GED]

Our James Weston,Jr born approx.1836 in Leicester,shows up in the 1851 Census living with parents James and Sophia.{see 1851 census under his father} When we receieved the death certificate for James Weston,Jr husband of Rosanna Trainer the death certificate plainly states his parents were James Weston and Sophia Dixon of England. So we know for sure that our James Weston,Jr father of James,Sophie,John Henry and Fred is clearly the son of James and Sophia Dixon-Weston of Leicester,St Margarets Parish,England. Have spoken with Professional Genealogist Dr. Angus Baxter of Canada to see if he can manage to muster up some paperwork or evidence that can prove our James Weston,Sr is the proper son of Thomas & Elizabeth Barfoot. Recently I have been contacted by a David Ross of Leicester who claims that his wifes 3X great grandfather was Thomas Weston through son Mark,who was our James Weston,Srs older brother. He has a website clearly stateing the facts of Thomas and Elizabeth and their children to include our James Sr. who married Sophia Dixon.

We know that James Weston,Sr was in fact a Framework knitter,same profession as his father Thomas Weston. We also know that James Weston,Jr carried on this profession as Frame Work Knitter. We also know that James Weston,Jrs two sons James III and Fred carried on this occupation into professional Full Fashion hosiery and Surgical Glove making in the state of Pennsylvannia.

Trying to locate as many documents as possible to substantiate these claims. So that we may submit paperwork to England Genealogist Margaret Palmer in Leicester. I have corresponded with all parties of the James Weston,Sr family descendents to fill them in on what David Ross has claimed.

I have also confirmed the facts on Thomas Dixon Weston,son of James Weston and Hannah Godfrey. See 1880 Census Philadelphia,PA

James Weston Self Married Male White 44 years old Birthplace England
Glove Weaver F-Eng M-Eng
Hannah wife 42 England Keeping House F-Eng M-Eng
Rachel daughter single 20 England Glove Weaver F-Eng M-Eng
Tom son married 18 England Glove Weaver F-Eng M-Eng
Elizabeth daughter single 16 England Glove Weaver F-Eng M-Eng

Family History Library 1255190 pg #539C
National Arcives #T9-1190

Could this Elizabeth Weston-daughter be Minny McAdams that is also buried at Greemount Cemetery,Philadelphia,PA with James and Hannah and Rachel? Have to find out who this Elizabeth Weston married if at all. She may have gone back to live in England as a servant. Found Elizabeth Weston living as a servant in 1881 British Census withe the SHELTON family. We know that the SHELTON family did marry into the GRANT family which also amrried into the Weston family.


More About JAMES WESTON,JR:
Burial: September 13, 1906, Greenmount Cemetery Lot#147 Section D Philadelphia, PA3
Census#2: 1851, Leicester, Leicestershire, St Margarets Parish, son, 15 years old, living with parents James and Sophia Weston3
Census#3: 1861, Leicester, Leicestershire, St Margarets Parish, son, 25 years old, living with parents James and Sophia Weston3
Census#4: 1890, Burned in a fire cannot confirm residence3
Census#5: 1900, Not located;check Milton, Pennsylvannia, upstate3
Citizenship: September 06, 1880, See Naturalization Papers 18713
Death certificate: September 10, 1906, States his parents to be James Weston and Sophia Dixon3
Naturalization: September 26, 1871, Philadelphia, Pennsylvannia3
Occupation#1: 1851, Framework Knitter, 15 years old3
Occupation#2: 1861, Framework Knitter, 25 years old3
Occupation#3: 1871, FrameWork Knitter, 35 years old3
Occupation#4: 1906, Knitter, Glove Manufacturer, 70 years old3
Residence#1: 1851, 22 Milton Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, England3
Residence#2: 1861, 61 Russell Street, Leicester, St Margarets, Leicestershire, England3
Residence#3: 1881, 934 Dickenson Richmond, Philadelphia, Pennsylvannia3
Residence#4: 1882, 932 Dickenson Richmond, Philadelphia, Pennsylvannia3
Residence#5: June 06, 1884, Ward#17, 1346 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA3
Residence#6: 1906, Ward #43, 1631 Hunting Park Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvannia3

Notes for HANNAH GODFREY:

Hannah shows up at James Westons sister Charlottes wedding.
After receiving news on relationship between Hannah and James it has been noted that James and Hannah were married on the same day September 23,1858 as Charlotte Weston and Thomas Grant. Charlotte Weston being James Westons sister.

Hannah shows up with James Weston in the 1861 Census in Leicestershire as wife with one daughter Rachel being one years old.

1880 USA Census Philadelphia,Pennsylvannia
Hannah shows up as being 42 years old born in England. Three children show up with them. Rachel being the eldest now 20 years old. Tom being 18 years old and Elizabeth being 16 years old.


More About HANNAH GODFREY:
Aka (Facts Page): November 16, 1881, Anna Weston, death certificates states her as Anna3
Burial: November 20, 1881, Greenmount Cemetery Lot#147 Section D Philadelphia, PA3
Census#2: 1861, born between 1837-18383
Census#3: 1880, Philadelphia,PA 42 years old born in England parents both born in England.
Death certificate: November 16, 1881, States she was 44 years old, place of birth England3
Residence: 1881, 934 Dickinson Street,Richmond,Philadelphia,Pennsylvannia,same residence as husband James Weston,Jr. Although her death certificate did not have spouses name,we can identify her as being his wife due to the same address,so he must have been away from home a3

More About ROSANNA TRAINER:
Aka (Facts Page): Rose Anne or Rose or Rosann3
Burial: November 17, 1917, Greenmount Cemetery Lot#147 Section D Philadelphia, PA3
Census: 1910, States that she is 65 years old living with Fred and Sophie3
Death certificate: November 13, 1917, named spelled as Rosann3
Residence#1: 1882, 1043 Hewson Philadelphia, Pennsylvannia3
Residence#2: 1910, 1631 Hunting Park Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvannia3
Residence#3: November 13, 1917, 1631 Hunting Park Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvannia3

iv. JOSEPH WESTON3, b. 1837, StMargarets, Leicester, Leicestershire, England3; d. 1837, StMargarets, Leicester, Leicestershire, England3.

More About JOSEPH WESTON:
Burial: 1837, Welford Road Cemetery3

v. CHARLOTTE WESTON3, b. 1838, St. Margarets, Leicester, Leicestershire, England3; d. Aft. 1886, Leicester, Leicestershire, England3; m. THOMAS GRANT,SR3, September 23, 1858, St. Margarets, Leicester, Leicestershire, England3; b. October 14, 1837, Wigston,Denman Street, Leicestershire3; d. , Leicester, Leicestershire, England3.

More About CHARLOTTE WESTON:
Census: 1851, Russell Street3

More About THOMAS GRANT,SR:
Census: 1881, 69 Russell Street Leicester St Margarets,Leicestershire,England

Endnotes

1. weston.GED, Date of Import: Sep 19, 2002.
2. myftw.FTW, Date of Import: Mar 19, 1999.
3. weston.GED, Date of Import: Sep 19, 2002.
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