William Townsend Aiton

William Townsend Aiton born at Kew 2 Feb 1766 – died 1849 St Anns, Kew

Free BMD index Deaths Dec 1849

• Aiton William Townsend REG District Westminster Vol1 Page 335

He entered school at Chiswick, and when he was thirteen transferred to one at Camberwell. He remained there until, at the age of sixteen, he entered Kew as assistant to his father. Apart from gaining practical knowledge of horticulture and experience with a wide range of living plants, Aiton became greatly interested in landscaping and acquired a considerable reputation as a landscape gardener. Indeed, he received commissions from many eminent people, …

1841 Census

Green Richmond Road - Kew, Surrey
HO107 Page: 17\18 Piece: 1075 Family: 3531 Registrar's district: Richmond Line: 22 Image: 30 Enum. District: 12

• William Aiton 70 Independent NOT born in the County
• Sarah Aiton 65 Independent NOT born in the County
  

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References

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