William Stapleton

Governor of Montserrat and the Leeward Islands (died 1686)
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William Stapleton

Summary

William Stapleton is a human[1]. He was born in Kingdom of Ireland[2]. He died on August 3, 1686[3]. He worked as a plantation owner[4], military personnel[5], and colonial administrator[6].

Key Facts

  • Born in Kingdom of Ireland[2], William Stapleton…
  • William Stapleton died on August 3, 1686[3].
  • William Stapleton's father was Redmund Stapleton[7].
  • William Stapleton's mother was NN Fogarty[8].
  • Among William Stapleton's spouses was Anne Russell[9].
  • A child of William Stapleton was Sir William Stapleton, 3rd Baronet[10].
  • A child of William Stapleton was Mary Stapleton[11].
  • A child of William Stapleton was Sir James Stapleton, 2nd Bt.[12].
  • William Stapleton worked as a plantation owner[4].
  • William Stapleton's professions included military personnel[5].
  • William Stapleton worked as a colonial administrator[6].
  • William Stapleton held the position of governor[13].
  • William Stapleton held the position of Governor of the Leeward Islands[14].
  • William Stapleton is recorded as male[15].
  • William Stapleton's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • William Stapleton's noble title is recorded as baronet[17].
  • William Stapleton's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant colonel[18].
  • William Stapleton's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[19].
  • William Stapleton's family name is recorded as Stapleton[20].
  • William Stapleton's given name is recorded as William[21].
  • William Stapleton's relative is recorded as Jean Ier Stapleton[22].

Body

Origins and Family

William Stapleton's place of birth was Kingdom of Ireland[2]. His father was Redmund Stapleton[7]. His mother was NN Fogarty[8].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include plantation owner[4], military personnel[5], and colonial administrator[6]. Positions held include governor[13], a public office[23] and Governor of the Leeward Islands[14].

Personal Life

Among William Stapleton's spouses was Anne Russell[9]. Children include Sir William Stapleton, 3rd Baronet[10], a plantation owner[24], 1674–1699[25]; Mary Stapleton[11]; and Sir James Stapleton, 2nd Bt.[12], 1672–1690[26].

Death and Burial

William Stapleton died on August 3, 1686[3].

FAQs

Where was William Stapleton born?

William Stapleton was born in Kingdom of Ireland[2].

Who were William Stapleton's parents?

William Stapleton's father was Redmund Stapleton[7]. William Stapleton's mother was NN Fogarty[8].

Who was William Stapleton married to?

William Stapleton's spouses include Anne Russell[9].

What did William Stapleton do for work?

William Stapleton worked as plantation owner[4], military personnel[5], and colonial administrator[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [4] . Legacies of British Slave-ownership. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6w ago · Charles Matthews · 2026-06-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Mother NN Fogarty
    Legacies of british slave-ownership person id 2146649699
    Family name Stapleton
    Viaf cluster id 315621528
    + 20 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbremoveclaims-remove:1| */ [[Property:P94]]: Blazon of Stapleton baronets of the Leeward Islands (1679).svg"
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