Mary Gerald Kearton (née Colcroft)

Awarded the compensation on two small awards on St Vincent and (against a background that is not yet understood) counterclaimed for dower under the will of William Webber in a third. She was the widow of George Kearton (1775-1827), daughter-in-law of Ann Doyle or Kearton (q.v.) and John Kearton of St Vincent (q.v.), mother of Mary Elizabeth Crosby (nee Kearton) and mother-in-law of James Crosby (q.v.).

1. In 1851 Mary G. Kearton widow aged 60 annuitant born West Indies St Vincent was living in High Street, Barnstaple Devon with one servant.

2. The death at the age of 78 at 43 Offa Street, Bedford of Mary Gerald Kearton, relict of George Kearton of St Vincent, was reported in 1869.

1. 1851 census online.

2. The Times 30/01/1869.

We are grateful for the help of Jonathan Kirton with this entry.