Re: George Crompton (1829-1886) Worcester, MA, USA
-
In reply to:
George Crompton (1829-1886) Worcester, MA, USA
Stephen Bryant 10/23/03
I just came across a book in genealogy.com's Genealogy Library which has information on our Crompton's.
"A Collection of Family Records, with Biographical Sketches and other memoranda of various families and individuals bearing the name Dawson, or allied to families of that name."
compiled by Charles C. Dawson
Published in 1874
pgs 141 - 147 have our Cromptons
It has Mary Dawson, the daughter of John Dawson, married to Thomas Crompton, eldest son of Ralph Crompton.They were the parents of:
"3-4. William Crompton, b. in Preston, Lancashire, England, Sept. 10, 1806, came to America in 1836, and in the following year invented the loom which bears his name.1He res. 1873, in Windsor Ct.He m. in England, May 26, 1828, Sallie (or Sarah) Law, b. in Holcombe, Lancashire, May 22, 1807, d. in Millbury, Mass., Jan. 30, 1849, youngest daughter of George and Kitty Buckley Law.They had eight children:
4-24. George, b. in Holcombe, March 23, 1829, res. 1873, Worcester, Mass.; m.
4-25. Elizabeth, b. in Holcombe, Nov. 17, 1830, res. 1873, Windsor, Ct.; unm.
4-26. Mariana, b. in Manchester, Eng., Nov. 12, 1832, res. 1873, Hartford.; m. May 10, 1855, her cousin Thomas Crompton; They reside in Windsor, Ct.; no issue.
4-27. Catherine, b. in Haslingden, Eng., Nov. 2 1834, res. 1873, Windsor, Ct.; unm.
4-28. Sarah Anne, b. in Holcombe, Sept. 10, 1836, res. 1873, Windsor, Ct. TUTTLE.
4-29. William, b. in Holcombe, May, 1839, d. Oct., 1839.
4-30. William Henry, b. in Millbury, Mass., June 28, 1845.
4-31. Thomas Ralph, b. in Millbury, Dec. 12, 1848, d. Aug., 1849."
There's a note at the bottom of the page which reads:
"1 Samuel Lawrence deposed that the invention and introduction of the Crompton Loom had been "of incalculable benefit to the wool and woolen interests of the country."The spinning mule was invented by a relative, Samuel Crompton, of England."
That's the only mention of Samuel Crompton, the inventor.I haven't found out how they're related yet.
On page 146 it has more information about George Crompton:
"4-24. George Crompton, b. in Holcombe, Lancashire, Engl, March 23, 1829, m. in Hartford, Ct., Jan. 9, 1853, Mary Christina Pratt, and res. 1873, in Worcester, Mass.He has made improvements from year to year on the invention of his father, the Crompton Loom, which he manufactures on an extensive scale, shipping his looms to all parts of the world.He has a family; no records."
My great great great grandfather was James Crompton, the brother of William Crompton(3-4).His daughter, Rachel, married William Tate.
Janelle Tate
More Replies:
-
Re: George Crompton (1829-1886) Worcester, MA, USA
Stephen Bryant 2/17/04