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Henry Spanton (b. 1832 in York, North Yorkshire, England) — Local Past

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Henry Spanton

Born about 1832 in York, North Yorkshire, England

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This person page was added on 27 May 2026.

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1832
St Helen's Church, York, North Yorkshire, England
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1841
Friars Court, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England
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15 March 1832
Baptism
Clare Hopkins · 19 Jul 2026
Baptism of Henry Spanton
Person
Henry Spanton
Son of Jane Spanton by John Graham (illegitimate)
Date
15 March 1832
Place
St Helen's Church, York, North Yorkshire
Father
John Graham
Mother
Jane Spanton
Spinster
Lendal, Bishophill, York, North Yorkshire
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6 June 1841

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Clare Hopkins · 19 Jul 2026

Census of Friars Court, Scarborough, North Yorkshire

Date: 6 June 1841
Place: Friars Court, Scarborough, North Yorkshire
People: Matthew Spanton
61. Tallow Chander. Born in the county of Yorkshire
Sarah Watson
Recorded as Sarah Spanton
63. Born in the county of Yorkshire
Hannah Spanton
32. Born in the county of Yorkshire
Henry Spanton
9. Born in the county of Yorkshire

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Jane Spanton (b. 1810 in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England)
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Hannah Spanton (b. 1808 in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England)
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John Graham
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Matthew Spanton (1780 Malton, North Yorkshire, England – 1855 Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England)
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Sarah Watson (1779 Rudston, East Riding of Yorkshire, England – 1859 Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England)
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