Born 10/03/1853 at Hilgay, Norfolk, England
Christened 20/03/1853 at Wesleyan Methodist circuit, Downham Market, Norfolk age 10 Days old
Father: John Wootton
Mother: Ellen Bossingham
Notes: John William Wootton was born on March 10th 1853 at Hilgay, Norfolk to Jo hn & Ellen Wootton, he was Christened on March 20th 1853 on the Wesleyan M ethodist circuit, Downham Market, Norfolk. In 1861(census) John is 8yrs ol d, he is living on his families Farm on Westgate St, Southery, Norfolk wi th his Parents, Siblings & Servant. In 1871(Census) John is 17yrs ol d, he is still living at Westgate Street Farm with his Widowed Father, Sib lings, Housekeeper, Dairymaid & Housemaid and is helping his Father run t he Farm. In 1881 (census) John is 27yrs old, he is married and living at L ondoner's Lode, Upwell with his Wife, a Housemaid & Kitchenmaid, Jo hn is a Farmer & Merchant. In 1891 (census) John is 35yrs old, he is stay ing away from home at Boarding at the Home of Arthur & Mary Cock at Feltwe ll, Norfolk most likely on buisiness.