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  • Langton Immigrants and early settlers

    By Joel Langton

    17 March 2010: updated 26 April 2011


    This list will grow as more Langtons are discovered. You can help by telling us about any Langtons who should be added to the list, or by supplying more information on someone already in the list.

    In most cases, children are not listed, only the original adult immigrants are listed, so if you want to know which children went with them, or if they had new issue in their new country of residance then find them in the database here, where their descendants are listed if known.

    All entries are listed in rough chronological order.


    AMERICA


    A NOTE ABOUT NEW YORK - Many of the records show Langtons arriving in New York, and I have noted when this is the case, however, not all settled in New York, many would have tranvelled to other places in America, possibly even Canada or other countries in onward travel. We cannot therefore assume that these people settled in New York, unless there is a more specific location given. It is also possible for the same person to appear on this page twice, once in New York and again elsewhere.


    1600s


    Mary Langton, born 1602 in Leicestershire, England,moved with husband Barnabus Horton to Southold, Suffolk, New York, USA.


    Thomas Langton, Virginia. One of the first plantation settlers from England, probably London. Mentioned in The Second Charter of Virginia; May 23, 1609.


    Elizabeth Langton, from London to Tappahannock, Essex, Virginia, USA, in bondage. Records from the Old Bailey, London in 1620 provide details of her trial. Her husband Matthew was Aquitted.


    Roger Langton from Preston, Lancashire, England, to Essex, Massachusetts. From a long line of Langton gentry dating back to the thirteenth century, before that the family came from Leicestershire. Believed to be the Father of the Joseph Langton below. After 1629, but before 1647. Strongly suspect they lived in Barbados for 20ish years in bettween, leaving a son there. John Farmer records him in Ipswitch, MA, 1635.


    J. Langton (Job Langton by another source), Southwick, Massachusetts. 1638


    Joseph Langton, believed to be the above Roger Langtons son. John Farmer records him in Ipswitch, MA, 1648.


    Joseph Langton, Windsor, Connecticut. 1656. Surely related in some way to George Langton below. Perhaps another son, or a nephew perhaps?


    George Langton, Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts. 1658. Noted as an early settler of New England by John Farmer.


    Walter Langton and wife Jane, Maryland. 1667. Two sources, one with children, Walter and Jane also.


    Rebecca Langton (or her relative) from Unknown, moved to America. She married John Filler in 1675, but may have been born in the US herself.


    Rebecca Langton (could be the same person as above) Virginia, 1675. Servant, ref: Servants of Foreign Plantations, Bristol, England.


    Thomas Langton, Virginia. Noted by James Camden Hotten, in his publication, "Original list of persons of quality". 1679. Came in on the ship 'Prosperous', from Barbadoes, ticket dated May the 12th 1679. In the same year, a Thomas (probably the same one) is mentioned via a different source, with wife Rebecca.


    John Langton. Waterbury, Connecticut. 1679.


    Edward Langton, Maryland. Transported by Mara Cordea before September 1680. Also four other references which may or may not be to the same Edward Langton - 1648, 1678, 1679, 1680.


    William Langton, bonded to America. 1688.


    Kath Langton, Virginia, 1690.


    Alex Langton. Middlesex, Virginia. 1694.


    1700s


    Issac Langton, Friendship of the Whitehaven to Greenock from Virginia 18 July 1722. Must have gone the other way first, and perhaps returned again later.


    James Langton. Maryland. 1738/9.


    1800s

    Abigail Langton and husband Cornelius Anneble, 1809.


    James Langton from Sligo, Ireland to New York, after 1814 but before 1868. Died in Richmond, as did his wife from Ireland, Celia Langton (Nee: Unknown).


    Daniel Langton. New York. 1816.


    Thomas Langton. New York, 1818. age 30.


    Father (Priest) Langton, is noted in Belleville, Patterson New York. 1820.


    Emma Langton, New York, 1821, Age 31.


    Ennis Langton, New York. 1821.


    William Langton, Boston, 1822. Age 36.


    Thomas Langton, New York, 1822, Age 35.


    Thomas Langton. New York, 1822.


    Thomas Langton, New York. 1822.


    Cath Langton, New York, 1828, Age 30.


    Sarah LANGTON b. 1787 m. Robert WATSON 25 Nov. 1812 in Folkton, Yorkshire, England. They came to USA about 1830 or so and settled in Luzerne Co., PA


    Jeremiah Langton, Baltimore, MD. 1831. Age 29.


    Thomas Langton, Baltimore, MD. 1831. Age 26.


    Mary Langton, New York. 1832. Age 26.


    Thomas Langton, 1832, Age 22.


    Peter Langton/Langdon, b: 1824, came to America from IRELAND circa 1834.


    Patrick Langton, New York. 1837.


    Thomas Langton, New York. 1837.


    Bridget Langton (Nee: Unknown) from Ireland to New York. after 1840 but before 1866.


    Pat Langton, with relative Alice (probably wife) both age 20. Name and date suggests famine immigrant from Ireland. To New York. 1846.


    Joseph J Langton, 1846-1922 and wife Mary, 1846-1925. Vermount


    Saul Langton. New York, 1848, age 30


    Pat Langton, Famine Immigrants, from Ireland to New York. 1848. Age 35.

    Wife probably Mary (age unknown).

    Children, James (11), Mary (8), Pat (1), Thomas (5), Timothy (13).


    Margaret Langton. New York, 1849. age 14.


    Amos Langton, 03 October 1849, from Liverpool to New York on the ship; Enterprise. Age 18.


    P.M. Langton, San Francisco, 1850


    O.M. Langton, San Francisco, 1851


    J. Langton. San Francisco, California. 1851.


    N. E. Langton, San Francisco, 1852


    James Langton. Illinois. 1853.


    James Langton from Sligo, Ireland, arrived in NYC on Oct 15, 1853 on the ship Western World.

    He and his family, including at least one brother Michael (the one who arrived in 1858?) setup home on Statten Island, NY.


    Thomas Langton, laborer, age 20, arrived 18 Jan 1854 on the Roscius, origin Ireland, sailed from Liverpool, England

    Alice, Thomas' wife and three daughterrs arrived later, on May 27 1855 on the ship Henry Clay.

    Lived the rest of their lives in Niagara Co. (Newfane) New York.


    Michael Langton, New York, 1858


    Seth Langton. Mormon, and settler of Summit Creek, Cache Valley near Weber, Utah. Related to the below Robert Langton who joined him as an early settler here. 1859.


    Robert Langton, Summit Creek, Cache Valley near Weber, Utah. 1859.


    Issac Langton from Newbury, Berkshire to SLC, Utah, after 1860 but before 1880. Issac's first wife Jane Langton (Nee: Luxford) went with him.


    Maria Langton, New York, 1864.


    Patrick Langton, New York. 1864.


    Thomas Langton, New York. 1864.


    John B Langton from Ireland to Pennsylvania, USA after 1865 but before 1882. John's wife Ellen Langton (Nee: Unknown), went with him.


    Daniel John Langton. New York. 1868.


    William Langton, Illinois, 1868.


    Ralph Langton and his wife Mary Ann Alice Nixon moved to the USA, probably Massachusetts, as that is where their Daughter later married. Immigration circa, 1875.


    George Stephen Langton from Langton, Lincolnshire, to Chicago, before 1896.


    UNKNOWN DATE


    Sarah Langton, Dracutt Pawtucket Bridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts.


    Jennie Langton who married WILLIAM LYNDS, apparently came straight from England. Her husband died in Belchertown, Massachusetts, USA, so we assume she did too.


    1900s


    Simon Langton from Kilkenny, Ireland arrived in New York 22 June 1902. Ship: Lucania


    Ernest P Langton, his wife Alice and one of his sons, Ernest Harold Langton entered the US Port of Boston Oct 1904.

    The family appears to have come from Langton, Leicestershire!


    Daniel Langton from Castlecomer, Kilkenny, Ireland arrived in New York 26 Nov 1904. Ship: Baltic


    James Langton, from Castlecomer, Kilkenny, Ireland arrived in New York 02 Mar 1905. Ship: Teutonic


    John Langton from Boyle, Ireland arrived in New York 31 Oct 1906. Ship: Caronia


    James Langton from Ballinskill, Ireland arrived in New York 27 Mar 1908. Ship: Magestic (1890)


    James Langton from Pallmakilt, Ireland arrived in New York 01 Apr 1908. Ship: Oceanic


    Patrick Langton from Ballynote, Ireland arrived in New York 19 Sep 1909. Ship: Celtic


    Henry Langton from Bray, Ireland arrived in New York 16 May 1912. Ship: Oceanic


    Daniel Langton from Castlecomer, Kilkenny, Ireland arrived in New York 14 Sep 1924. Ship: Celtic


    Bermuda


    William Lancton. Reference about witch craft dated 1653.


    Barbados


    17 Jun 1654 - 20 May 1656 (Bristol, EN) The will of WILLIAM LANGTON of Citty of Bristol, merchant, sick and weake, dated 17 June, 1654, proved 20 May 1656 at London, EN, referred to his "uncle William BURROWES of Bristoll, Gent.," and stated that he had "lately Come home from the barbadoes."

    Source: P.C.C. Berkeley, 141, English Origins of American Colonists, p.91

    We are certain who this is from the reference to Bristol and Uncle Burrowes, part of the main Bristol family, of whom many were Mayors, Sheriffs and MPs.


    Stephen Langton, and his wife. 1680. Strongly suspect this Langton was Son of Roger Langton who ended up in Essex, Massachusetts, but who was originaly from Preston, Lancashire, England, his ancestors gentry of Lancashire, and of Leicestershire origin prior to the thirteenth century.

    Though, he could be related to a Thomas Langton who arrived in Virgina on the ship Prosperus in 1679, from Barbados.


    Jamaica


    Unknown Langton. Perhaps two brothers. From Northamptonshire, England. 35th foot. died 1808. Dont know he lived there.


    Minorca


    Stephen Langton. From Northamptonshire, England. Capt. of 28th foot. died in Minorca. Dont know he lived there. Circa 1800.


    CANADA


    1800s


    Jeremiah Langton and wife. Nova Scotia. 1823.


    John Langton from Kirkham, Lancashire to Sturgeon Lake, near Fenelon Falls, Ontario in 1833. His Father Thomas Langton, sister Anne Langton (artist), and mother Ellen Langton (nee: Curer) joined him in 1837.


    W. M. Langton was born in Canada Jan. 3 1841. He presumably lived, though possibly only visited green county, Teeneessee at the age of 87.

    Though not an immigrant himself, he is the earliest Langton we have in Canada so far and his parents were likely the immigrants shortly before his birth.


    William Langton and his wife Margaret Ridsdale moved from Barnsley, Yorkshire moved to Canada about 1825.

    They took their children with them, John, Joseph, Richard, Mary Anne, and possibly William, Jane, Margaret, Sarah Ellen, and Francis


    Elizabeth Langton, Quebec, 1847. Age 6.


    Maurice Langton, Quebec, 1847. Age 3.


    Andrew Langton from Liverpool to Canada. 30th May 1850. Age 21.


    Wenman Langton of Weeting, Norfolk, England to Muskoka, Ontario after about 1871. Wenman's wife Elizabeth Langton (Nee: Wilson) went with him.

    His brother Alfred Cecil also moved to Canada, he was born Wickmere, Norfolk and he and his wife Rosina C Langton (Nee: Penrose) and their children moved with Wenman about 1871.

    Their brother Frederick also moved to Ontario, with his wife Harriet Langton (Nee: Penrose) about 1873/4.


    Thomas Langton. Toronto. 1871. Age 70.


    Richard Langton. Ontario. 1871. Age 52.


    Joseph Langton. Ontario. 1871. Age 48


    John Langton. Ontario. 1871. Age 47


    Lawty Langton. Ontario. 1871. Age 42


    Patrick Langton, Toronto, 1871. Age 28.


    Elen Langton and James Langton, Ontario, Canada. 1871. Both age 19.


    Before 1884, William Mainwaring Langton from Lincolnshire, or possible the Isle of Man where his father died, to Nanaimo, British Columbia. His child then noted as living in Ontario.


    1900s


    Frederick William Langton emmigrated to Manitoulin, Ontario, Canada from Oxfordshire, England.

    1871 - 1906, Liverpool Canada Montreal. 7 children.


    ARGENTINA


    Arthur Wenman Langton of Thonrton Heath, Surrey, moved to Buenos Aires before 1903.


    HOLLAND


    Thomas Langton of the Hague. Early 1600s. Some descendants seem to return to London, England years later.


    FRANCE


    Dareas Langton, and her husband James Bell - Date that of a marriage theirs, or child - 19 March 1882.


    Honorine Clarisse Langton and her husband Victor Francois Carne - Date that of a marriage, theirs or child - 25 July 1897.


    Louis Langton and her husband Marie Rigaud - Date that of a marriage, theirs or child - 18 Sep 1881.


    Maprent Langton and husband? Francois Vincent - Date that of a marriage, theirs or child - 15 Oct 1891.


    Marie Anne Langton and her husband J Bapte Lucia Creaut - Date that of a marriage, theirs or child - 7 Sep 1854.


    Blanche Genevie Langton and husband/wife Claude Germain Maillot - Date that of a marriage, theirs or child - 12 Dec 1857.


    Madeleine Langton and her huband Francois Mulot - Date that of a marriage, theirs or child - 17 Nov 1824.


    Dame Marguerite Langton, died 20 May 1902 in Paris. Age 57.


    IRELAND


    1500s

    John Langton, his father Anselme, from Horfield, Glocestershire, Brother of Sir John Langton Sheriff of Bristol. John born around 1590. Kilbrogan, Cork. His sister, Mary just down the road in Bandon.


    1600s


    Catherine Langton, from unknown to Ireland. Though she may have been born there, her Father was William Langton of unknown origin. She married Brig-Gen Maurice O'Connell of Brentree, County Clare. She was born before 1673.


    1700s


    Catherine Langton, from uknown to Ireland. Though she may have been born there, her Father was Philip Langton. She lived in Ballyloughnane, County Tipperary, with her husband Dominick Burke. She was born about 1715.

    William Langton moved to Kilkenny then back to England after marrying and starting a family there. His wife was born in Ireland, Elizabeth Mary Langton (Nee: Ford) after 1750 but before 1758.


    Rev William Langton from Lincolnshire (via birth in London) to Dublin, before 1780.


    1800s

    Adelaide Langton, from unknown to Ireland. Though she may have been born there, her Father was a Major though his name is unknown. She married Francis McDONNELL CROSBIE and had four children in County Limerick. She was born about 1810.


    SPAIN

    Nicholas Langton, in the 1700s moved to Cadiz, Spain where he married and later died. His son, Peter Langton also joined him in Cadiz, Spain, also married there and is buried in the cathedral in Cordova.


    AUSTRALIA


    1800s

    Patrick Langton from Unkown, to Tasmania in 1803 aboard the 'Rolla'.


    James Stephens Langton from London to Toowoomba, Queensland, after 1811 but before 1836.


    Henry Langton from Colegate, Norwich, Norfolk to New South Wales, before 1818.


    Five sons (names unknown) of John Langton and wife (Nee: Abbot) from Northamptonshire (Lincolnshire descent), England to South Adelaide. Circa 1820.


    John Langton from unknown and his wife Margaret Langton (Nee: Connery) of Ireland to Queensland after 1848 but before 1902.


    Michael Langton moved from Leicestershire to Kilsyth South, Victoria, Australia about 1985.