John Webster
1750 – 1810
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Biography
Summary
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Full Name | John Webster |
| Born | 1750 — North Walsham, Norfolk, England |
| Died | 1810 — Norfolk, England |
| Spouse | Sarah Ann Dobbs (m. 13 May 1777, North Walsham, Norfolk) |
Life Summary
John Webster was born in 1750 in North Walsham, Norfolk — about 8 miles northeast of Aylsham. He married Sarah Ann Dobbs on 13 May 1777 at North Walsham.
They had at least 16 children (7 sons, 9 daughters) — a truly massive 18th-century Norfolk family. One of their sons was William Webster (1778–1816), born at nearby Tuttington the year after their marriage.
John died in 1810 in Norfolk, England. The family appears to have had Presbyterian/Nonconformist ties — evidenced by their son William being christened at a Presbyterian chapel in Hertfordshire rather than in the Church of England parish church.
Key Relationships
| Person | Connection |
|---|---|
| Sarah Ann Dobbs | Wife (m. 13 May 1777, North Walsham) |
| William Webster (1778–1816) | Son — settled at Aylsham, Norfolk |
| Sophia Webster | Granddaughter — emigrated to SA on Canton 1846 |
Sources
- FamilySearch: John Webster (MS7V-MNQ)
- WikiTree: Webster-4505 (child record)
- Ian Foster Family Genealogy
Tags
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Spouses
- Sarah Ann Dobbs (m. 13 May 1777
- North Walsham)