William Stapleton (c.1726-1754)

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William Stapleton

NationalityBritish 
RolesNaval Sailor 
Date of Birthc.1726ref:1713
First Known Service1749RNLPC
FatherSir William Stapleton (c.1698-1740)HPO
MotherCatherine BraywickHPO
Last Known Service8.5.1754RNLPC
Date of Death8.5.1754 - Port Morant ref:1713
Cause of DeathCannon burstRNLPC

Event History


Date fromDate toEventSource
1749 Passed the Lieutenant's Examination ADM 107/4/207RNLPC
c.17548.5.1754
Sphinx (24) 1748-1770
British 24 Gun
6th Rate Ship
, Lieutenant		ref:1713
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