BRITTON, Richard (Grimwade p.449)

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Born 1786.
1841 UK Census for Selhurst Road, Croydon as a silversmith aged 60 years (giving a correct age is a common problem).
1851 UK Census for 285 Windmill Road, Croydon as a retired silversmith aged 67 years (see above).
1861 UK Census for Hope Cottage, Croydon as a retired silversmith aged 75 years.
Died 1866.
England & Wales Deaths & Burials Index 1813-1980 shows burial at Norwood dated 19th February 1866 aged 81 years. Last address Hope Cottage.
England & Wales National Probate Calendar for 19th April 1866 shows his effects as less than £450.

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4 April 1798 Richard son of Henry Britton late of Kington Saint Michael in the County of Wilts deceased apprenticed to John Hutson (Grimwade p.556) http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic ... 74&t=25568 Saint John's Square Clerkenwell London goldsmith.

1 January 1800 Richard Britton turned over to George Burrows II (Grimwade p.455) of Red Lion Street Clerkenwell London goldsmith. http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic ... ows#p61022