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Title: William Valentine Winterton
Post by: Gibby1968 on Monday 01 October 18 15:55 BST (UK)
A man matching the name and age of my ancestor was convicted of riot and imprisoned for five months in 1836 in Rutland.

I have looked elsewhere to see if I can find any clue to his identity as I am not sure if he is mine.

Any suggestions please?

Thanks.

Title: Re: William Valentine Winterton
Post by: JJen on Monday 01 October 18 16:03 BST (UK)
The William Winterton (no middle name) was aged 55 according to the criminal register therefore born c.1781. Does this age tie in with your William Valentine Winterton?

JJ
Title: Re: William Valentine Winterton
Post by: keyboard86 on Monday 01 October 18 16:06 BST (UK)
Hi was he the 55 year old boarder in 1841 with a Wann family, and the William aged 68 b Morcott occ on the Parish Roads again a boarder but shown as Widower
Keyboard86
Title: Re: William Valentine Winterton
Post by: Gibby1968 on Monday 01 October 18 16:18 BST (UK)
My William was William Valentine Winterton. 

He was born 14 February 1783 in Morcott, Rutland.

His parents were Thomas Winterton and Elizabeth Branson.  His wife was Mary Fowler and they had four children together.

Unfortunately the record I have does not say where the trial took place.
Title: Re: William Valentine Winterton
Post by: JJen on Monday 01 October 18 18:11 BST (UK)
Post deleted after rude remarks from OP  ???
Title: Re: William Valentine Winterton
Post by: Gibby1968 on Monday 01 October 18 19:07 BST (UK)
I know it was in Rutland.

I do not know the village!

I really wish people would not treat like I am stupid while trying to help me at the same time.

The image of this event on ancestry does not give much information.
Title: Re: William Valentine Winterton
Post by: Annette7 on Monday 01 October 18 20:05 BST (UK)
Since 'your' William Valentine Winterton was the only William Winterton of that age group in Rutland, and the only one of that age group who died/buried in Rutland I would say this William Winterton is indeed your man.

Annette
Title: Re: William Valentine Winterton
Post by: keyboard86 on Monday 01 October 18 20:12 BST (UK)
Hi if your William died Dec qtr 1860 Oakham District aged 77 ( GRO ) then a William Valentine Winterton was buried 16th December 1860 Empingham aged 75
Keyboard86
Title: Re: William Valentine Winterton
Post by: iluleah on Monday 01 October 18 20:18 BST (UK)
Hi was he the 55 year old boarder in 1841 with a Wann family, and the William aged 68 b Morcott occ on the Parish Roads again a boarder but shown as Widower
Keyboard86

Both, one is 1841 and in 1851 he is down as a widower as Mary died in 1837
Title: Re: William Valentine Winterton
Post by: Jomot on Monday 01 October 18 23:00 BST (UK)
The trial was at the Rutland Assizes, which were held at Oakham but covered the whole county.

The Stamford Mercury of 8 July 1836 reports that at the 30th June session Sam. Lee, Jos. Lee and Wm. Winterton were indicted for rioting at Empingham on 8 June.  The riot was concerning the new poor laws and they were part of a crowd of 50 or 60 who attacked/intimidated the Relieving Officer in order to obtain some money.  William Winterton claimed he was in the pub and didn't need relief but was fetched out to protect others who did.
Title: Re: William Valentine Winterton
Post by: keyboard86 on Monday 01 October 18 23:40 BST (UK)
Hi that is a good reply, I wonder if Jos (Joseph) Lee aged 40 with wife Susanna and son Levi is the Landlord of the Black Horse, Empingham  in 1841( He was not he was an Ag Lab)
Census ref HO107/895/ 2/7 / 8
Keyboard86
Title: Re: William Valentine Winterton
Post by: Gibby1968 on Tuesday 02 October 18 16:14 BST (UK)
Thanks for your replies.

I need to chase up his death certificate as well.
Title: Re: William Valentine Winterton
Post by: Gibby1968 on Tuesday 02 October 18 16:15 BST (UK)
I didn't see all the replies, sorry.

Let me have a read and I'll get back to you.

Thanks.

Janet
Title: Re: William Valentine Winterton
Post by: Gibby1968 on Tuesday 02 October 18 16:17 BST (UK)
The trial was at the Rutland Assizes, which were held at Oakham but covered the whole county.

The Stamford Mercury of 8 July 1836 reports that at the 30th June session Sam. Lee, Jos. Lee and Wm. Winterton were indicted for rioting at Empingham on 8 June.  The riot was concerning the new poor laws and they were part of a crowd of 50 or 60 who attacked/intimidated the Relieving Officer in order to obtain some money.  William Winterton claimed he was in the pub and didn't need relief but was fetched out to protect others who did.

Poor William :o
Title: Re: William Valentine Winterton
Post by: clare sharp 14 on Wednesday 21 November 18 23:31 GMT (UK)
hi I am related to William valentine winterton. if you need info please get in touch
Title: Re: William Valentine Winterton
Post by: Gibby1968 on Thursday 22 November 18 12:16 GMT (UK)
Hi

I know quite a bit about William but it is nice to find someone who is also related to him.

I'll pm you my email address and then we can swap notes.

Janet