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Stephen Wilton, son of Ann Wilton, married Sophia Watson at St George's Church, Camberwell on 4 Sep 1871. Sophia was the daughter of James Watson and Sophia Barker, who had also married in Camberwell, in 1843, although, Sophia was born in Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1851, where her father was listed at that time, in Wellington Street, Westgate, as a Leather finisher and dyer. Stephen Wilton was a Harness Maker: a trade he undoubtedly learned while apprenticed to his maternal uncle Thomas Clark, who was one of the witnesses to Stephen and Sophia's marriage.
Stephen and Sophia had a dozen children, all born in Peckham:
- Matilda Wilton b. 1872
- Edward Wilton b. 1873
- Stephen Wilton b. 1875
- Sophia Ann b. 1878 (died 1878, aged 0)
- Rose Wilton b. 1879 (died 1881, aged 1)
- Jane Wilton b. 1881
- William Wilton b. 1883
- Minnie Wilton b. 1885 (died 1886, aged 0)
- Robert Wilton b. 16 Apr 1887
- Florence Wilton b. 1891
- Maud Wilton b. 1893
- Edith Wilton b. 1895
In 1881, at 29, Sumner Road, Camberwell, were Stephen Wilton (33) Harness Maker, Sophia Wilton (30), Matilda Wilton (9), Edward Wilton (7), Stephen Wilton (5) and Jane Wilton (0).
In 1891, in Camden Grove North, Camberwell, we find Stephen Wilton (43), Sophia Wilton (40), Edward Wilton (17) Soldier - records show that Edward had joined the East Surrey Regiment in 1890 - Stephen (15) Tin plate maker, Jane (10), William (8) and Robert (4) - the last 3 at school.
In 1901, at 24, Middle Street, Camberwell, were Stephen Wilton (53), Sophia Wilton (50), Jane Wilton (20) Ironer; William Wilton (18) Tin worker; Robert Wilton (14) Van boy; Florence (9), Maud (8) and Edith Wilton (5).
And in 1911, at 129 Camden Grove North, Peckham: Stephen Wilton (63) Harness Maker, Sophia Wilton (60), Robert Wilton (23) Deal porter - a dangerous job done by a specialist group of workers in London's docks - Florence (19), Maud (18) Ironer and Edith (15) Book folder.
Stephen Wilton died in 1913, in Camberwell, aged 65.
Sophia Wilton (née Watson) died in 1931, aged 80.