NameRev Charles Stopford [4, 1841 ref: HO107 Piece: 803 Book/Folio: 6/7 Page: 9], [4, 1851 ref: RG number: HO107 Piece: 1744 Folio: 55 Page: 6], [62, 2003 edn, Courtown article, vol I, p. 924], [19, Baptism on 24 Feb 1805 at St Botolph, Barton Seagrave, Northants]
Birth19 Jan 1805, Barton Seagrave, Northants
Baptism24 Feb 1805, St Botolph, Barton Segrave, Northants
Death10 Mar 1864, Barton Seagrave, Northants
Burial15 Mar 1864, Barton Seagrave parish, Northants
General3rd s. Rector of Barton Seagrave.
Spouses
1Maria Charlotte Johnson [62, 2003 edn, Courtown article, vol I, p. 924], [4, 1851 ref: RG number: HO107 Piece: 1744 Folio: 55 Page: 6 ], [3, Her death aged 67, Q4 of 1894, Kensington dist, vol 1a, p. 98], [19, Baptism on 14 Nov 1824 at Little Houghton, Northants]
Marriage2 Sep 1845, Northampton district, Northants [3, Their marriage, Q3 of 1845. Northampton dist, vol 15, p. 437], [62, 2003 edn, Courtown article, vol I, p. 924]
Notes for Rev Charles Stopford
His baptism from a scan of the parish register, transcribed by me:
“ 1804
“. . . .
“Charles, Son of Richard Bruce & Eleanor Stopford was baptized February 24th 1805”
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From the Clergy of the Church of England database:
He was BA Trinity, Cantab
1. ON 1 Jun 1828 he was ordained deacon at Peterborough cath by Robert Marsh, bishop of Peterborough
2. On 14 Jun 1829 he was ordained priest at the same by the same.
3. On 1 June 1628 he became curate at Barton Seagrave, Northants, in the same bishop’s jurisdiction.
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From the 1851 census, it looks like he succeeded his father as rector of Barton Seagrave:
Name Relation Condition Sex Age Birth Year Occupation Disability Where Born
STOPFORD, Charles Head M M 45 1806 Rector Of Barton Seagrave Barton Seagrave, Northamptonshire
STOPFORD, Maria C Wife M F 26 1825 Little Houghton, Northamptonshire
STOPFORD, Arthur C Son - M 4 1847 Barton Seagrave, Northamptonshire
STOPFORD, Alice M Daur - F 3 1848 Barton Seagrave, Northamptonshire
STOPFORD, Eleanor Moth W F 78 1773 Fund Holder London, Middlesex
FISHER, Ann Serv U F 43 1808 House Servant Scriveton, Nottinghamshire
RADFORD, Elizabeth Serv W F 32 1819 House Servant Penzance, Cornwall
HOWDEN, Harriet Serv U F 25 1826 House Servant Haggnorthingham, Lincolnshire
MITCHELL, Frances Serv U F 28 1823 House Servant Beckingham, Lincolnshire
KIRK, Elizabeth Serv U F 30 1821 House Servant Oxton, Nottinghamshire
HUDSON, Jane Serv U F 17 1834 House Servant Barton Seagrave, Northamptonshire
RANDALL, Elizabeth Serv U F 20 1831 House Servant Ecton, Northamptonshire
JOHN, Ireson Serv U M 21 1830 House Servant Bulwick, Northamptonshire
1851 ref: HO107, Piece: 1744, Folio: 55, p. 6
Registration District: Kettering Sub District: Kettering
Enumeration District: 4 & 5 B Ecclesiastical Parish:
Civil Parish: Barton Seagrave Municipal Borough:
Address: Barton Rectory, Barton Seagrave, Barton Seagrave
County: Northamptonshire
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In 1861, there were still only the same two children, but with a staff of four, including a governess, instead of the eight in 1851. His mother had died in the interim.
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His death:
Name: Age at Death (in years):
STOPFORD, CHARLES 59
GRO Reference: 1864 M Quarter in KETTERING Volume 03B Page 125
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His burial, courtesy Northants FHS:
First name(s) CHARLES
Last name STOPFORD
Title Rev
Birth year 1805
Death year 1864
Age 59
Burial year 1864
Burial day 15
Burial month Mar
Residence Barton Seagrave
Parish BARTON SEAGRAVE
County Northamptonshire
Country England
Register reference B0182/0143
Record set Northamptonshire Burials
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All his descendant lines seem to have died out.
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Will notes for Rev Charles Stopford
His probate index:
1864
STOPFORD The Reverend Charles
Effects under £800
27 April.
The Will with a Codicil of the Reverend Charles Stopford late of Barton Seagrave in the County of Northampton Clerk deceased who died 10 March 1864 at Barton Seagrave aforesaid was proved at the Principal Registry by the oath of James Sydney Stopford of 18-Saville-row in the County of Middlesex Esquire the Brother one of the Executors.
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Notes for Charles & Maria Charlotte (Family)
Their marriage, which gave her surname:
Surname First name(s) District Vol Page
Marriages Sep 1845 (>99%)
Johnson Maria Charlotte Northampton 15 437
Stopford Charles Northampton 15 437
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Ancestry, only, had a scan of the marriage register - though it would only list it if I deleted my information on his birth year and place. Anyhow, transcript by me:
“ Page 175
“1845. Marriage solemnized By Licence in the Church of St Giles, Northampton in the County of Northampton
“No: 349
“When Married: Sepr. 2
His Hers
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“Name:
“Age: Full Age 29 (or 20) years
“Condition: Bachelor Spinster
“Profession: Rector of Barton Seagrave in this County -
“Residence: Barton Seagrave Spencer Parade
“Father: The Hon & Revd. Richard Bruce Stopford The Revd. John Johnson
“Father’s job: Rector of Barton Seagrave, & Vicar of Rector of Outwell in the Isle of Ely
“ Nuneaton in the County of Warwick
“ & Canon of Windsor
“Married in the Church of St Giiles according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church by me
“ John Wentworth Armytage
“This Marriage was solemnized between us: Charles Stopford, Maria Charlotte Johnson
“in the Presence of us: John Johnson, Maria Catherine Johnson, Mary Elizabeth Johnson, Elizabeth Drake
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