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Charles Shilson

(1837-1907), Rector of Halton, Buckinghamshire

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Charles Shilson, by Camille Silvy - NPG Ax60037

Charles Shilson

by Camille Silvy
albumen print, 4 July 1862
NPG Ax60037

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Erik Goldstein

12 June 2018, 10:32

There is the following note in the weekly newspaper referenced below
'Baron de Rothschild has nominated the Rev. Charles Shilson, M.A., late curate of North Petherton, near Bridgwater, to the rectory of Halton, Bucks.'

Derek Shilson

25 May 2018, 21:47

Reverend Charles SHILSON born 21 Aug 1837 Launceston Cornwall
1851 at Marlborough College Wiltshire
1861 on census as Theological Student
Married 21 Jun 1864 to Fanny Elizabeth BRENDON at Tone Church Torquay
1881 on census as Rector of Halton Bucks
Died 18 Sep 1907 at Bembridge, Brading, Isle of Wight, Hampshire

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