Researching William Shotton
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 1036 people with the Shotton surname? In that year Shotton was ranked number 2557 for popularity in the UK. |
The name William means "resolute guardian" and is of German origin.
Records of William Shotton on Ancestry
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DNA
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for William Shotton and the Shotton Family Tree
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| Did you know that there are currently 1318 people with the Shotton surname in the UK? Shotton is now ranked number 2835 for popularity in the UK. |
Shotton Genealogy Databases
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Some Famous People called William Shotton
William Shotton
William Shotton (1 December 1840 – 26 May 1909) was an English first-class cricketer, who played two matches for Yorkshire County Cricket Club against Kent in 1865, and Gloucestershire in 1874.
Born in Lascelles Hall, Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England, Shotton was a right-handed batsman, who scored 13 runs at 3.25, with a best score of 7 against Kent. His right arm round arm medium bowling was not called upon.
Shotton died in May 1909 in Kirkheaton, Yorkshire. His father in law, Luke Greenwood, played 69 games for Yorkshire.
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