American AcornsWilliam Clarkson
about 1830/33-1915 · Male
- 5 newspaper clippings
- 28 records (17 viewable, 2 transcribed)
- Biography
- Emma Lucy Green Clarkson
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Overview
William Clarksonabout 1830/33-1915Emma Lucy (Green) Clarksonabout 1836-1910Wife
Biography
William Clarkson was a Liverpool brewer and wine and spirit merchant. He and Emma Lucy Green raised their family in the city.
A Liverpool brewer
William was born in Liverpool, probably between 1831 and 1833. In 1851 he lived in Islington with Thomas Green, a wine and spirit dealer, and Thomas's wife Ann. The census described William as Thomas's stepson. On July 6, 1854, William married Emma Lucy Green at St Paul's Church, Liverpool. The register called him a spirit dealer of Aigburth and named his father as Thomas Clarkson, a brewer.
Likely About this evidence
Recorded ages vary. The tree's April 26, 1833, birth date is not supported by the cited records. Ann Green's identification as his mother, and the proposed connection to Nancy Banton, remain Likely or Unconfirmed. The shared trade with Thomas Green does not establish an apprenticeship.
In 1861, William and Emma lived at 171 Islington with their sons George Richard, William Banton and Thomas Henry. William's occupation was brewer and wine and spirit merchant. In 1871 the family was at 10 Marsh Lane, Walton on the Hill, and he was again a brewer and wine merchant (1861 census).
Confirmed About this evidence
The census pages record his work and households. They do not identify the size or ownership of his business.
The Priory and The Friars
By 1881 the family lived at The Priory in Toxteth Park. William Banton worked as a commercial clerk and Thomas Henry as an apprentice brewer. In 1887, William, then giving an address of 111 Soho Street, was named among the executors of Thomas Green's will, alongside Thomas Henry Clarkson and Ann Green (1881 census).
Confirmed About this evidence
The probate calendar names executors without specifying their relationships or inheritances. A separate 1881 household at Altrincham, with a gardener named William Clarkson and his wife Elizabeth, belongs to another couple despite its attachment in the family tree.
William was recorded as a retired brewer at The Friars in 1891 and again in 1901. Emma and their daughter Florence were with him in 1901. Emma died in October 1910; the probate entry granting administration to William described him as a justice of the peace (1901 census).
Confirmed About this evidence
The 1891 census marks William as both retired and an employer. The records cited do not give William's appointment date as a magistrate.
Emma's biography explains why contemporary records use Emma Lucy while their son's later death certificate names her Ellen Green.
Likely About this evidence
The contemporary records favor Emma Lucy, but the reason for Ellen on the later certificate remains unresolved.
A visit to Texas
The Houston Daily Post reported on May 29, 1901, that William Clarkson of Liverpool had been visiting his son W. B. Clarkson in Houston. He had left the previous day for MacLeod, Alberta, to visit another son.
Likely About this evidence
The Houston visitor is a Likely identification of this William Clarkson. The report does not name the son in Canada or give the length of either visit. His Liverpool census and probate entries provide no support for the family chart's claim that he died in Texas.
Death and probate
William died in Liverpool on February 9, 1915. His address remained The Friars. Probate was granted on February 27 to Herbert Green Clarkson, George Richard Clarkson and the accountant Alan Standing, with effects of £102,932 19s. 10d. He was recorded as buried at Allerton on February 13, aged 82.
Likely About this evidence
The probate calendar supplies the death and estate details. The burial date and age come from a transcription and memorial page and remain Likely. The estate figure is the probate valuation; the will and inventory are not cited here.
Timeline of the public record (11 entries)
| When | What the record shows | How sure |
|---|---|---|
| About 1831-33 | Born at Liverpool (ages in the censuses; no birth record found). 1861 census of England, 171 Islington, Liverpool (RG9/2696, folio 97, p. 9): William Clarkson, brewer and wine and spirit merchant, and household; 1901 census of England, Toxteth Park (RG13/3432, p. 17, schedule 67): William Clarkson, brewer (retired), "The Friars," St. Michael's Hamlet | Likely |
| 6 July 1854 | Marries Emma Lucy Green at St Paul's, Liverpool; entered as a spirit dealer of Aigburth, son of Thomas Clarkson, brewer. | Confirmed |
| 22 June 1858 | Son William Banton baptised at All Saints, Liverpool; father a brewer. | Confirmed |
| April 1861 | 171 Islington, Liverpool: "Brewer & Wine & Sp'r Merch't," 30, with wife Emma L. and sons George R., William B. and Thomas H. 1861 census of England, 171 Islington, Liverpool (RG9/2696, folio 97, p. 9): William Clarkson, brewer and wine and spirit merchant, and household | Confirmed |
| April 1881 | At "The Priory," Toxteth Park: brewer, with wife Emma and sons William B. (commercial clerk) and Thomas H. (apprentice brewer). 1881 census of England, Toxteth Park (RG11/3652, folio 56, p. 45, schedule 202): William Clarkson, brewer, "The Priory" | Confirmed |
| April 1891 | At "The Friars," Toxteth Park: "Retired Brewer" (employer box ticked); household over two pages includes wife Emma L. and sons, including married William B. 1891 census of England, Toxteth Park (RG12/2940, folio 26, pp. 45-46, schedule 302): William Clarkson, retired brewer, "The Friars" | Confirmed |
| 31 March 1901 | At The Friars, 69, "Brewer - Retired," with wife Emma L. and daughter Florence. 1901 census of England, Toxteth Park (RG13/3432, p. 17, schedule 67): William Clarkson, brewer (retired), "The Friars," St. Michael's Hamlet | Confirmed |
| 28 May 1901 | Leaves Houston by train for MacLeod, Alberta, after visiting his son W. B. Clarkson (reported 29 May). The Houston Daily Post, 29 May 1901, p. 6 (image 6 of 14): personal notice, "Mr. William Clarkson of Liverpool, England" | Likely |
| 9 February 1915 | Dies at Liverpool; "of The Friars, St. Michael's Hamlet, esquire" in the probate calendar. England & Wales, National Probate Calendar, 1915, p. 454: Clarkson, William, of The Friars, St. Michael's Hamlet, Liverpool, esquire, died 9 February 1915 | Confirmed |
| 13 February 1915 | Buried at Allerton, Liverpool, aged 82 (transcription). Find a Grave memorial 69104983: William Clarkson (1833-1915) | Likely |
| 27 February 1915 | Probate at Liverpool to sons Herbert Green and George Richard Clarkson and Alan Standing; effects £102,932 19s. 10d. England & Wales, National Probate Calendar, 1915, p. 454: Clarkson, William, of The Friars, St. Michael's Hamlet, Liverpool, esquire, died 9 February 1915 | Confirmed |
Family
Parents
- Father: Thomas Clarkson born c. 1803
Likely evidence: show why
Why: William's 1854 marriage register names his father as Thomas Clarkson, brewer (confirmed); that this is the Thomas who married Nancy Banton in 1827 rests on his changing occupations and place, not a single record.
Records:
- St Paul's Church, Liverpool, marriage register, 6 Jul 1854 (William Clarkson and Emma Lucy Green)
- St Chad's, Poulton-le-Fylde, marriage of Thomas Clarkson and Nancy Banton, 1 Feb 1827 (transcription)
Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: Image examined; Index or transcription examined.
- Mother: Nancy (Banton) Clarkson 1806–1887
Unconfirmed evidence: show why
Why: Thomas Clarkson married Nancy Banton in 1827, but no record seen names William's mother.
Records:
Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: Index or transcription examined.
Wife: Emma Lucy (Green) Clarkson about 1836-1910 Confirmed evidence: show why
Why: Their marriage register entry, St Paul's, Liverpool, 6 Jul 1854 (image inspected in the saved research).
Records:
Review: assessed 09-23-2026; evidence: Image examined.
Confirmed evidence: show why
Why: Their marriage register entry, St Paul's, Liverpool, 6 Jul 1854 (image inspected in the saved research).
Records:
Review: assessed 09-23-2026; evidence: Image examined.
- Son: Herbert Green Clarkson born c. 1864
Confirmed evidence: show why
Why: Same baptism entry names his father William Clarkson, brewer.
Records:
- Lancashire OnLine Parish Clerks: baptism of Herbert Green Clarkson, 15 Dec 1864, Holy Trinity, Liverpool, child of William Clarkson and Emma Lucy (view at lan-opc.org.uk)
Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: Saved text examined.
- Son: Robert Banton Clarkson 1860–1921
Likely evidence: show why
The evidence note for this conclusion names a relative who may be living, so it is shown only in the family area.
- Son: William Banton Clarkson 1858-1933
Confirmed evidence: show why
The evidence note for this conclusion names a relative who may be living, so it is shown only in the family area.
- Son: George Richard Clarkson born 1856
Unconfirmed evidence: show why
- Son: Thomas Henry Clarkson 1860–1916
Unconfirmed evidence: show why
Life events
| Born | BET 1830 AND 1833, Liverpool, Lancashire, England Likely evidence: show whyWhy: The 1861 census gives him as 30 and born in Liverpool, and his death in early 1915 at 82 points to 1832 or 1833. His baptism has not been identified: a William son of Thomas and Nancy Clarkson was baptised at St Peter's, Liverpool, on 7 Feb 1830, but nothing yet ties that family to his father Thomas Clarkson, brewer. Records:
Review: assessed 10-28-2026; evidence: Image examined; Index or transcription examined. Earlier: Unconfirmed (09-24-2026, research): The tree's 26 Apr 1833 is not confirmed; his later ages point to about 1831-33. |
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| Died | BEF 13 FEB 1915, Liverpool, Lancashire, England Likely evidence: show whyWhy: He was buried at Allerton Cemetery, Liverpool, on 13 Feb 1915, aged 82, late of 'The Friars', St Michael's Hamlet, and his death was registered in Toxteth Park in the first quarter of 1915. The tree's 9 February has no record behind it. Records:
Review: assessed 11-02-2026; evidence: Index or transcription examined. |
| Buried | 13 Feb 1915, Allerton, Liverpool Likely evidence: show whyWhy: Burial transcription: 13 Feb 1915, aged 82. Records:
Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: Index or transcription examined. |
| Baptism | 7 FEB 1830, St Peter, Liverpool, Lancashire, England |
| Residence | 30 MAR 1851, Islington, Liverpool, Lancashire, England |
| Marriage | 6 Jul 1854, St Paul's, Liverpool, with Emma Lucy (Green) Clarkson about 1836-1910 Confirmed evidence: show whyWhy: Marriage register image inspected in the saved research. Records: Review: assessed 09-23-2026; evidence: Image examined. |
| Occupation | Spirit dealer, 1854, Aigburth, Liverpool Confirmed evidence: show whyWhy: Stated in his 1854 marriage register entry (image inspected in the saved research). Records: Review: assessed 09-23-2026; evidence: Image examined. |
| Occupation | Brewer, 1858, Liverpool Confirmed evidence: show whyThe evidence note for this conclusion names a relative who may be living, so it is shown only in the family area. |
| Residence | 1861, Liverpool, Lancashire, England |
| Residence | 1881, Altrincham, Cheshire, England |
| Residence | 1881, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England |
| Residence | 1891, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England |
| Event | 28 MAY 1901, Houston, Harris, Texas, USA |
| Travel | Visited his son W. B. Clarkson, then left for MacLeod, Canada, to visit another son, May 1901, Houston, Texas Likely evidence: show whyWhy: The Houston Daily Post of 29 May 1901 (p. 6) says 'Mr. William Clarkson of Liverpool, England' was visiting his son W. B. Clarkson in Houston and would leave for MacLeod, Canada: that is Confirmed as what the newspaper says. That he is William Clarkson (1833-1915) is Likely, on the name, the town and the son. The Houston Daily Post of 29 May 1901 reports 'Mr. William Clarkson of Liverpool, England, who has been visiting his son W. B. Clarkson' leaving the city for MacLeod, Canada, to visit another son. It records a visit, not a move to Texas, and does not name the son in Canada. Records:
Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: Saved text examined. Earlier: Confirmed (09-24-2026, source read): Source text checked. |
Newspapers
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San Antonio Daily Light, 27 Nov 1897: real-estate transfers in which William Clarkson, of Liverpool, England, acts as agent and attorney in fact for W. B. Clarkson.27 Nov 1897 · p. 6
"Mr. William Clarkson of Liverpool, England, who has been visiting his son, W. B. Clarkson, of this city, left yesterday afternoon ... for MacLeod, Alberta province, Dominion of Canada, where he will visit another son." The Houston Daily Post, 29 May 1901, p. 6.1901
The Houston Daily Post, 29 May 1901, p. 6: "Mr. William Clarkson of Liverpool, England, who has been visiting his son, W. B. Clarkson, of this city, left yesterday afternoon .. for MacLeod, Alberta province, Dominion of Canada, where he will visit another son."29 May 1901 · p. 6
The Houston Daily Post, 29 May 1901, p. 6: the Liverpool William Clarkson, 'who has been visiting his son, W. B. Clarkson, of this city,' leaves for Canada.29 May 1901 · p. 6
San Antonio Light and Gazette, 24 May 1909: William Clarkson of Liverpool conveys lots on Washington street to William and Herbert Green Clarkson, trustees for William Banton Clarkson and wife, Alice Clarkson (11 May 1909).24 May 1909 · p. 9
Record images
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Poulton-le-Fylde parish marriage register, 1827, no. 389: "Thomas Clarkson of this Parish, Farmer, and Nancy Banton of this Parish, Spinster," married by licence 1 February 1827.1 February 1827 · marriage register spread, no. 389
St Peter's, Liverpool, baptism register, 1830, no. 2092 (7 February): "William, of Thomas and Nancy Clarkson, Upper Dawson Street, Victualler."7 February 1830 · baptism register page, no. 2092
1841 census, Liverpool, St Martin (HO 107/564, book 12, ED 24, p. 1): the Thomas Green household, publican, with Margt Clarkson, 13, and Wm Clarkson, 10.1841 · HO 107/564, book 12, ED 24, p. 1
1851 census, Liverpool, Islington (HO 107/2185, folio 542, p. 17): Thomas Green, wine and spirit dealer, and his wife Ann, 45, born Poulton, with William Clarkson, 19, entered as "Step Son."March 1851 · HO 107/2185, folio 542, p. 17, schedule 70
Marriage register of St Paul's Church, Liverpool, entry 58: on 6 July 1854, by licence, William Clarkson (of full age, bachelor, spirit dealer, of Aigburth, father Thomas Clarkson, brewer) married Emma Lucy Green (a minor, spinster, of Soho Street, father William Green, builder). Witnesses William Brooke and Richard Battersby.6 Jul 1854 · p. 29, entry 58
St Paul's, Liverpool, marriage register, 1854, p. 29, entry 58: William Clarkson and Emma Lucy Green; the groom's father is entered as Thomas Clarkson, brewer.1854 · p. 29, entry 58
All Saints, Liverpool, baptisms 1858, p. 124, no. 989: William Banton, son of William and Emma Lucy Clarkson, 32 Great Mersey Street, brewer; baptized 22 June 1858 by Henry Marlen1858-06-22 · page image
Baptism register of All Saints, Liverpool, p. 124: on 22 June 1858 William Banton, child of William and Emma Clarkson, of 32 Great Mersey Street, father a brewer, was baptised. The entries above it on the page belong to other families.22 Jun 1858 · p. 124, entry 989
1871 census, Walton on the Hill, Lancashire (RG10/3834, p. 36, schedule 178): William Clarkson, brewer and wine merchant; Emma L., wife, 35, born Hoddesdon; Herbert G., Laura A., Florence.1871 · RG10/3834, p. 36, schedule 178
National Probate Calendar, 1887, p. 496: Thomas Green of Bank House, Kempsey, gentleman, died 21 September 1886; his will was proved on 24 January 1887 by Ann Green, widow, with William Clarkson and Thomas Henry Clarkson, brewers, as executors.1887 · pp. 496-497 (image 503)
National Probate Calendar, 1887, p. 497: the continuation of the entry for Thomas Green of Bank House, Kempsey, naming his executors.1887 · pp. 496-497 (image 504)
1901 census, Toxteth Park, Liverpool (RG13/3432, p. 17, schedule 67), The Friars: William Clarkson, 69, retired brewer; Emma L., 66, born Hoddesdon; Florence, 31.31 March 1901 · RG13/3432, p. 17, schedule 67
National Probate Calendar, 1910, p. 363: Clarkson, Emma Lucy, of The Friars, St. Michael's Hamlet, Liverpool, wife of William Clarkson, died 4 October 1910; administration granted at Liverpool on 26 November to her husband.1910 · p. 363 (book spread)
Allerton Cemetery, Liverpool, burial register: William Clarkson, 82, buried 13 Feb 19151915-02-13 · page image
National Probate Calendar, 1915, p. 464: Clarkson, William, of The Friars, St. Michael's Hamlet, Liverpool, esquire, died 9 February 1915; probate at Liverpool on 27 February to Herbert Green Clarkson, George Richard Clarkson and Alan Standing.1915 · p. 464
1881 England Census
1891 England Census
Sources
- View memorial on Find a Grave Memorial 69104983
A volunteer-contributed memorial page. Its dates and family links are the contributor's; the labels on this page say which ones the records support. - Ancestry Family Trees Family histories and trees Citation only Birth, Death, Marriage
Ancestry Family Tree - Liverpool censuses and burial: age 10 (1841), 19 (1851), 30 (1861), 69 (1901), aged 82 at burial in 1915 (Allerton Cemetery transcription). St Peter, Liverpool, baptisms 1830, no. 2092 (7 February): William, of Thomas and Nancy Clarkson, Upper Dawson Street, victualler (Liverpool Record Office 283-PET-2-16; Ancestry, Liverpool, England, Church of England Baptisms 1813-1919). FreeREG transcripti Burials and memorials Citation only Baptism, Birth
- Low Hill Cemetery, Everton, burial 2 April 1834, Thomas Clarkson, aged 31, Dawson Street, 'decline' (Lancashire OnLine Parish Clerks, Burials 1833-1835, p. 112, entry 8136, grave 3556; LDS film 560881; transcription only, register image not seen) Burials and memorials Citation only Burial, Marriage
- 1851 England census, Islington, Liverpool, HO107/2185, folio 542, p. 17, schedule 70 (30 Mar 1851): William Clarkson, 19, unmarried, born Liverpool, entered as "Step Son" in the household of Thomas Green (41, wine and spirit dealer, born Herts.) and Ann Green (45, wife, born Poulton, Lancashire). Ancestry record 8860/12931997 Census Citation only Residence
- 1861 England Census Census Transcription Scan: family sign-in Birth, Residence
Source Citation: Class: RG 9; Piece: 2696; Folio: 97; Page: 9; GSU roll: 543014 - 1881 England Census Census Viewable scan Transcription Birth, Residence
Source Citation: Class: RG11; Piece: 3502; Folio: 8; Page: 9; GSU roll: 1341839 - 1881 England Census Census Transcription Scan: family sign-in Birth, Residence
Source Citation: Class: RG11; Piece: 3652; Folio: 56; Page: 45; GSU roll: 1341875 - 1891 England Census Census Viewable scan Transcription Birth, Residence
Source Citation: Class: RG12; Piece: 2940; Folio: 26; Page: 45; GSU Roll: 6098050 - The Houston Daily Post (Houston, Texas), 29 May 1901, p. 6: 'Mr. William Clarkson of Liverpool, England, who has been visiting his son, W. B. Clarkson, of this city, left yesterday afternoon ... for MacLeod, Alberta province, Dominion of Canada, where he will visit another son.' Library of Congress, Chronicling America, LCCN sn86071197 Wills and probate Citation only Event
- Allerton Cemetery, Liverpool, burial 13 Feb 1915, William Clarkson, aged 82 (transcription); Find a Grave memorial 69104983, William Clarkson (1833-1915) Burials and memorials Citation only Burial
Research sources
- 1861 census of England, Liverpool: William Clarkson, head, married, 30, brewer and wine and spirit merchant, born Liverpool Other documents
- Allerton cemetery burial, Liverpool, 13 Feb 1915, William Clarkson, aged 82 (transcription) Burials and memorials
- Find a Grave memorial 69104983: William Clarkson (1833-1915) Burials and memorials view at findagrave.com
- FreeBMD death index, March quarter 1915, Toxteth Park 8b 319: William Clarkson, age 82; Allerton Cemetery burial register no. 2814, 13 Feb 1915, age 82, late of 'The Friars', St Michael's Hamlet Other documents view at research
- Houston Daily Post, 29 May 1901: 'Mr. William Clarkson of Liverpool, England, who has been visiting his son W. B. Clarkson...' Newspapers view at Library of Congress, Chronicling America
- Lancashire OnLine Parish Clerks: baptism of Herbert Green Clarkson, 15 Dec 1864, Holy Trinity, Liverpool, child of William Clarkson and Emma Lucy Birth, marriage and death records view at lan-opc.org.uk
- St Chad's, Poulton-le-Fylde, marriage of Thomas Clarkson and Nancy Banton, 1 Feb 1827 (transcription) Birth, marriage and death records
- St Paul's Church, Liverpool, marriage register, 6 Jul 1854 (William Clarkson and Emma Lucy Green) Birth, marriage and death records
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