Seaton family Middlesbrough and Skelton

[Penstone]

Hi, Can anyone help with details of parents or wife of James Seaton, mariner, living in Middlesbrough 1841/1851 birth date 1815/16?

Many thanks.

[angelfish58]

FreeBMD has a possible marriage in 1842, MarQ Stockton &c vol 24 page 176. There are two Janes, Rutter and Summers, as the Seaton's have a son William Rutter Seaton age 5 in 1851 I would go with Jane Rutter 

[angelfish58]

I should add of course that the birth cert of one of the children will confirm the mothers maiden name which will make it easier to find the marriage cert which will give their fathers names, I've had a quick look but I haven't found a baptism for James yet.

[Penstone]

Thank you Angelfish....its amazing what a fresh pair of eyes can achieve.

It looks as if James may have married twice...first Mary and then Jane Rutter. His fathers forename is given as William and I would like to tie him to William and Mary married 1807 Brotton as that would explain various family connections but as yet can find no birth record.

Thanks again for your help.

[Penstone]

Some news. I now have confirmation via the Australian Death Index that James was the son of William Seaton and Mary Robinson. He and his family emigrated to Queensland in 1862 and he died there in 1877.

It now looks more likely that the 'May' appearing in the 1841 census is either James' sister or the wife of Robert also staying there. The child Harriet appears as daughter of Mary in the christening register but no father is given. Another mystery.

Many thanks to all for help.

[angelfish58]

That is good news, glad that you've finally tracked down his parents.

[Ladyhawk]

James Seaton, mariner, living in Middlesbrough 1841/1851 birth date 1815/16?

I see from the 1851 census that James pob is Skelton Yorkshire could this be him although the birth date & year  doesn't match that given for his death  in 1877

Masters & Mates Certificate
Mate's Certificate of Service reads 14 years in the British Merchant Service
prinicipally in the Coasting Foreign Trades 
James Seaton age 37 Birth Date: 14 Sep 1814 Birth Place:   Skelton, Yorkshire
Issue Date: 18 Jan 1851 Issue Port:   Custom House London
Certificate Number:   66.383


Merchant & Navy Seamen 1835 – 1941 on FindMyPast http://www.findmypast.co.uk/
there's an entry for a Jas Seaton pob Skilton cost credits to view, it maybe 
the same James Seaton of Skelton 

Some news. I now have confirmation via the Australian Death Index that
James was the son of William Seaton and Mary Robinson.
 He and his family emigrated to Queensland in 1862 and
he died there in 1877.

James Seaton died 28 Nov 1877 Queensland Father William Seaton Mother Mary Robinson

James Seaton age 66 Birth Date:12 Sep 1811
Death & Burial Date:   28 Nov 1877 Cemetery: Beenleigh Queensland
Section: M03 Grave Place: Row N Grave 29
Remarks:   
In Memory of James SEATON born at Skelton England 12th September 1811
died at Beenleigh Queensland 28th November 1877
if I ask him to receive us will he say we may; yet will…the (unable to read)

James, Jane, W R Seaton, James  & Jacob Seaton
Ship Name: Duke of Newcastle
Port of Departure: Liverpool, England
b]Arrival Date:1863[/b]

For info. here's the death details of wife Jane & their children

Jane Seaton Death Date: 21 Apr 1884    Queensland
Father  William Rutter Mother Mary Jameson

Jane Seaton Age: 69 (abt.1815) Death Date: 21 Apr 1884 Burial Date: 22 Apr 1884
Cemetery: Beenleigh Queensland
Section:   M03 Grave Place: Row N Grave 29
Remarks:   No headstone

William Rutter Seaton
Death Date: 20 Apr 1935 Queensland father James mother Jane Rutter

James Seaton
Death Date: 2 Mar 1900 Queensland mather James Seaton mother   Jane Rutter

Jacob Seaton
Death date 1942 Marrickville New South Wales mather James mother Jane

It looks as if James may have married twice...first Mary and then Jane Rutter.

1842 marriage entry for James Seaton to Jane Rutter both SINGLE 
 both father’s named William, you would need to check the original to see if it's a mistake and he was actually widowed  https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/NNVH-89P

[Penstone]

Thank you Ladyhawk. I have already got a copy of the Mates Certificate which I believe is 'my guy'. The entry for the J Seaton from Skilton gives no useful info at all.

Re the family emigrating to Australia I have now found more information in two different family tree postings apparently done by Australian descendants so lots available.

As ever I am amazed at all the helpful people online!

[sillgen]

The 1841 census does not give relationships so it is only a guess that he is married to Mary but there is a child, Harriet, age 2 months with them and also Robert age 19.  Have you tried tracing them to see where they go?
It is an odd coincidence that they are living in Stockton St Middlesbrough and my ancestors lived there at one point too.
Penstone - can you give the reference for your James Seaton in 1851 please?   I can see another Seaton married to a Jane and born Skelton but I do not think he is yours.