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Stuart Upperton born 1868 in Willasden, Cheshire



1871
His parents were Rev. Charles Stuart Upperton and his wife Elizabeth (daughter of Richard Benson Blundell-Hollingshead-Blundell). At the time of Stuart's birth his father was Vicar of Ince (1867-1886) (MA Cambridge) he went on to become Rural Dean of Chester, Hon. Canon of Chester and Vicar of Tarvin. Charles Stuart Upperton died on Dec 5th 1916 at Chester and is buried at Ince.

1881
Stuart UPPERTON Relationship Boarder M Age 13 Occupation Scholar Birthplace Willasden, Cheshire, England Address Cordwallis College Gringen Hill, Cookham, Berkshire, England PRO ref RG11/1317 Folio 23 Page 40 FHL film no. 1341320


LG 8-2-1901 (Mentioned in Despatches)
The names of the following Officers, Warrant Officers, non-commissioned officers and men, have been brought to my notice for gallant or meritorious services by General Officers and Officers Commanding units 1st Bn. South Lancashire Regiment.
Major R. H. Hall.
Captain S. Upperton.
Captain E. T. James.
Lieutenant A. T. Beckwith, 1st Bn. Hampshire Regiment (attached).
Lieutenant H. R. Kane.

LG 29-7-1902 Mentioned in Desptaches Prince of Wales Volunteers (South Lancs).
Lieut.-Colonel R. H. Hall, D.S.O.
Captain C. R. S. Woods.
Captain S. Upperton.
Captain B. R. Goren.

LG 14-7-1904 The Prince of Wales's Volunteers (South Lancashire Regiment), Lieutenant Hugh K. Woods to be Captain, vice Brevet Major S. Upperton promoted. Dated 4th June, 1904.

LG 8-12-1908 The Prince of Wales Volunteers (South Lancashire Regiment), Major Stuart Upperton retires on retired pay. Dated 9th December, 1908. Captain Berkeley R. Goren to be Major Dated 9th December, 1908.

LG 21-2-1922 Prince of Wales Volunteers The undermentioned, having attained the age limit of liability to recall, cease to belong to the Res. of Off. 22nd Feb. 1922 Maj. S. Upperton, ret. pay.

LG 23/12/1921 Whilst Executor for the will of his grandmother Henrietta Frances Blundell Maj Stuart Upperton was living at Tor Wood, Princess Road, Wimbledon Park, Surrey.

At the outbreak of WW1 - Col A Moggridge previously commanding 1st battalion in India - commanded the Regimental Depot at Warrington - he was assisted by Maj S Skirrow as adjutant - Maj S Upperton and Maj W E Tyler