William Withnell

1799 - 31st Jan 1866

Claimant or beneficiary

Biography

Resident partner in Dominica of Henry Ashton (q.v.) of Liverpool in the 1830s, back in Britain subsequently.

  1. In 1851 William Withnell aged 52 retired West India merchant born Chorley was living at 4 Everton Crescent with his wife Henrietta G. Withnell (born Dominica, also aged 52) and their son William aged 12, born Liverpool.

  2. Death of William Withnell aged 67 registered Q1 1866 West Derby Lancashire; Will of William Withnell late of Liverpool who died 31/01/1866 proved 04/04/1866, effects under £40,000.


Sources

T71/881 Dominica claim nos. 305 (Cinnamon Hill), 819 and 820.

  1. 1851 census online.

  2. FreeUKGen, England and Wales Free BMD Database, Deaths, 1837-1983 [database online]; National Probate Calendar 1866.


Further Information

Absentee?
Transatlantic
Name in compensation records
W. Withnall
Spouse
Henrietta G.
Children
William
Wealth at death
£40,000
Occupation
West India merchant

Associated Claims (3)

£533 13s 4d
Awardee
£19 5s 8d
Awardee
£21 1s 5d
Awardee

Legacies Summary

Commercial (1)

Name partner
Henry and Ralph Ashton
West India merchant  
 

Relationships (1)

Business partners

Addresses (1)

4 Everton Crescent, Liverpool, Lancashire, North-west England, England