CASLON, William (1720 - 1778) ‹ LBT 16134 ›
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Floruit: 1742–1778
floruit 1742 (A)—1778 (B); Male, married
Life Events
| Event | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Birth | 1720 | O.D.N.B. |
| Baptism | 23 Jun 1720 - at St Botolph, Aldgate | O.D.N.B. |
| Death | - on 17 Aug 1778 | Timperley, C.H. (1842) |
| Burial | 1778 St.Luke, Old Street |
Will
| Will (Ref., Piece, Image) | Will Dates | Intestate | Probate Dates | Administration Dates | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PROB 6/154 |
Yes | Sep 1778 | Mid.145-220 --- O.D.N.B. - Intestate |
Family Relationships
| Relationship | Name | Occupation | Comments | Conf |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| spouse: | CARTLICH, Elizabeth (mar. CASLON) (1730 - 1795) ‹ LBT 03999 › | Typefounder | 95 | |
| grandparent: | CASLON, George ‹ LBT 32848 › | Cordwainer | 80 | |
| grandparent: | PEARMAN, Thomas ‹ LBT 32858 › | Butcher | 75 | |
| parent: | CASLON, William (1692 - 1766) ‹ LBT 02716 › | Typefounder | 100 | |
| parent: | PEARMAN, Sarah (mar. CASLON) (bap. 1689 - ) ‹ LBT 03010 › | 90 | ||
| sibling: | CASLON, Thomas (1726 - 1783) ‹ LBT 17220 › | Bookseller, Stationer | 95 | |
| sibling: | CASLON, William ‹ LBT 36217 › | Comment for child William CASLON: Born 1720; Bapt. St Botolph, Aldgate - 23 Jun 1720 | 78 | |
| sibling: | CASLON, Joseph ‹ LBT 36310 › | 80 | ||
| sibling: | CASLON, Anne ‹ LBT 36311 › | 80 | ||
| sibling: | CASLON, Frances ‹ LBT 36312 › | 80 | ||
| child: | CASLON, William (1754 - 1833) ‹ LBT 17027 › | Letter founder | O.D.N.B. - (1754-1833) | 100 |
| child: | CASLON, Henry (1755 - 1787) ‹ LBT 28527 › | Letter founder | O.D.N.B. - (c.1755-1788) | 100 |
Livery Companies
| Company | Source |
|---|---|
| Stationers' Company | McKenzie, D.F. (1978), #0512 |
Occupations (2)
| Occupation | Comment |
|---|---|
| Printer | Apprentice |
| Letter founder | Master |
Was Apprentice to Master(s): (1)
| Name | Premium | Paid By | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| BASKETT, John (1667 - 1742) ‹ LBT 12312 › | None mentioned | N/A |
Had Apprentice(s): (1)
| Name | Premium | Paid By | Date | Event | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JACKSON, Joseph (1733 - ) ‹ LBT 17028 › (fl. 1754-1784) | None mentioned | N/A | Bound |
Addresses (1)
| Date | Address | Trade at Addr | Source | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1748-04-05 | Chiswell Street | McKenzie, D.F. (1978) |
Events (11)
| Date | Event type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 23 Jun 1720 | Born | |
| 7 Oct 1735 | Bound | to John Baskett (LBT/12312) |
| Nov 1742 | City Freedom | Servitude - COL/CHD/FR/02/0652 |
| 2 Nov 1742 | Freed - Servitude | |
| 2 Oct 1744 | Cloathed | |
| 5 Apr 1748 | Appr - Binding | Joseph Jackson (LBT/17028) |
| 5 Mar 1751 | Renter Warden | summoned - |
| 26 Mar 1751 | Renter Warden | fined - |
| 5 Dec 1775 | Son - patrimony | William Caslon (LBT/17027) |
| 17 Aug 1778 | Buried | St Luke, Old Street |
| 17 Aug 1778 | Died |
Sources and References
| Original Sources | Comments |
|---|---|
| Stationers' Company - Binding and Freedom Records - McKenzie, D.F. (1978), #0512 |
SOURCES & TRANSCRIPTIONS
Transcriptions
ODNB - under William Caslon, the elder, article by James Mosley