Researching William Loft
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 766 people with the Loft surname? In that year Loft was ranked number 2815 for popularity in the UK. |
The name William means "resolute guardian" and is of German origin.
Records of William Loft on Ancestry
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DNA
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for William Loft and the Loft Family Tree
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| Did you know that there are currently 803 people with the Loft surname in the UK? Loft is now ranked number 3287 for popularity in the UK. |
Loft Family Tree Databases
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Loft Forums
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Some Famous People called William Loft
William Loft
William Loft (born Seaford, Sussex 14 September 1803 - died Grimsby 15 December 1887) was a farmer and one time steeplechase rider best remembered for his victory in the 1845 Grand National riding Cure-All.
In 1843 Loft purchased the horse Cure-All at Horncastle fair and after running impressively at Lincoln he was approached by William Stuart Stirling-Crawfurd with an offer to lease the horse to run as his nominee in the forthcoming 1845 Grand National. Loft agreed on condition that he be allowed to ride the horse himself.
Loft was the second son of the Grimsby M.P. John Henry Loft and farmed on the estate inherited by his brother from his father.
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