William Rossington

Male14 March 1741–1804

Brief Life History of William

When William Rossington was born on 14 March 1741, in New Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom, his father, Clement Rossington, was 26 and his mother, Ann Topper, was 21. He married Ann Dobb on 15 May 1770. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 2 daughters. He died in 1804, at the age of 63.

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Family Time Line

William Rossington
1741–1804
Ann Porter
–1834
Marriage: 17 June 1783
Ann Rossington
1763–
John Rosinton
1780–
Elizabeth Rosinton
1786–1846
Ann Rosinton
1786–

Sources (25)

  • Wm Rosinson, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
  • William Rosington, "England Marriages, 1538–1973 "
  • William Rosington in entry for John Rosington, "England, Lincolnshire, Parish Registers, 1538-1990"

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    17 June 1783Ewerby, Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom
  • Children (4)

    Parents and Siblings

    Siblings (8)

    +3 More Children

    World Events (1)

    1801 · The Act of Union

    Age 60

    The Act of Union was a legislative agreement which united England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland under the name of the United Kingdom on January 1, 1801.

    Name Meaning

    English: locative name from Rossington (WR Yorks).

    Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland © University of the West of England 2016

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