My 3xgreat grandparents James Stocking (1829-1883) and his wife Mary Ann Collins (1828-1881) had eleven children between 1851-1869 who in turn produced 121 children of their own, although not all survived infancy. I believe I have found records for: 11 children; 121 grandchildren; 174 great grandchildren and 21 great-great grandchildren (although I have not researched … Continue reading James & Mary Ann Stocking: 325+ descendants
Horses
Albert Stocking: Leather market horse keeper
My 2xgreat grand uncle Albert Stocking spent his life as a Leather Dresser until, perhaps, the labour became too hard, or he needed a more lucrative trade to support his growing family. In his late 30s/40s he became a Carman and Horse Keeper, roles still closely associated with the leather trades. Like his many siblings, … Continue reading Albert Stocking: Leather market horse keeper
Penniston Topper: Footman who saved the life of George III
My research so far shows that the menfolk in my Topper line were all very much on the right side of the law and weren’t afraid of putting themselves in the way of danger to prevent or prosecute crime. Penniston Topper was to achieve fame for foiling an assassination attempt on George III in 1786, although … Continue reading Penniston Topper: Footman who saved the life of George III
My Stocking Roots 