I am researching the Escott family and have a
William Thomas Escott (born 1808 in Poplar, London - died 1 Mar 1880 in White Hall, Abridge, Essex) who married Frances Millgate (born 27 Aug 1809 in Poplar, London - died 5 Jan 1886 in Ongar, Essex).
He is shown as a Waterman in 1841 and from 1851 until about 1860 as both a Waterman and a Licensed Victualler of the Watermans Arms Public House, Ferry Road, Poplar. I also have a note about -
Northern Millwall: There were two developments of tiny dwellings at right angles to the street: Escott Cottages of about 1840, built by William Escott, a local waterman, later publican.They had five children
Sophia Escott (abt 1830 in ?)
She married a John Tyler (born 1830 in Gravesend, Kent) who is shown as a Lighterman during the same period also resident at the Watermans Arms Public House.
William John Escott (4 Feb 1836 in Millwall/Poplar, London - 6 Nov 1905 in West Ham, Essex)
He married Hannah Mary Wilson (born 8 Apr 1838 in Bethnal Green, London - died 1911 in Middlesex). He is shown as a Licensed Victualler. Publican of the ‘Escotts Hotel’, West Ferry Road, Poplar?
(no details found about this public house)
May have also been licensee (c.1841) of the Black Horse PH, 74 High Street, Poplar E14
John Escott (1838 in Poplar, Middlesex)
He married Mariah
? (born 1837 in Chatham, Kent) and he was a carpenter.
Sarah Eleanor Escott (abt 1838 in Poplar, Middlesex)
She (as a widow?) married Joseph William Royffe (born 22 Jul 1822 in Bethnal Green)
Maria Escott (abt 1842 in Poplar, Middlesex)
She married Charles Nicholas Newman, a shipwright.
Any assistance confirming family members and marriage partners, also details about occupations most welcome.
