Charles Wollerton

Male11 June 1699–13 May 1781

Brief Life History of Charles

When Charles Wollerton was born on 11 June 1699, in Hickling, Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom, his father, Charles Wollerton, was 26 and his mother, Sarah Hemsely, was 25. He married Jane Chilcott on 18 March 1726, in Chester Monthly Meeting, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 3 daughters. He died on 13 May 1781, in Uwchlan Township, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States, at the age of 81, and was buried in Goshen Township, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Family Time Line

Charles Wollerton
1699–1781
Jane Chilcott
1703–
Marriage: 18 March 1726
John Wollerton
1727–1794
Jane Wollerton
1728–1822
James Wollerton
1731–1805
Sarah Wollerton
1733–1773
Mary Wollerton
1735–1822

Sources (13)

  • Charles, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
  • Charles Wollerton, "Pennsylvania, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Marriage Records, 1512-1989"
  • Charles Wollerton, "Find A Grave Index"

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    18 March 1726Chester Monthly Meeting, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States

    • Children (5)

    Parents and Siblings

    Siblings (2)

    World Events (5)

    1720 · South Sea Bubble

    Age 21

    The South Sea Bubble Bill was passed by the House of Lords in 1720. This allowed the South Sea company to monopolize trade with South America. The company underwrote the English National Debt which promised 5% interest from the government. As shares rose exponentially, many companies were created and many fortunes were made. The stocks crashed and many people lost their money which caused them to become destitute overnight and suicide was common. Robert Walpole took charge of the South Sea Bubble Financial Crisis by dividing the national debt between the Bank of England, the Treasury, and the Sinking Fund.

    1752 · Gregorian Calendar is Adopted

    Age 53

    Gregorian calendar was adopted in England in 1752. That year, Wednesday, September 2, 1752, was followed by Thursday, September 14th, 1752, which caused the country to skip ahead eleven days.

    1754 · Seven Years' War

    Age 55

    The Seven Years' War began as a North American conflict then stretched between England and France. England, along with allies, battled France in America, India, and Europe, making it arguably the first global war. The conflict ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1763 and England was victorious. The Seven Years' war ultimately led to discontent in the colonies and the American Revolution.

    Name Meaning

    English: see Woolerton .

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

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    Story Highlight

    Charles served in Revolutionary War

    Virginia Bushman notes: "It is amazing to learn that Charles Wollerton served in the Revolutionary War. He was almost 80 years of age. This makes you [referring to descendants] eligible to join eith …

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