I have Emanuel with his wife Ann & his 3 Sons in the U.S. Emanuel had several other children born in West Virginia as did his sons that were born in West Dean. There certainly seems to be a preference for the name "Emanuel" as just about every one had a son with that name. This Emanuel & Ann had two. One died and they had another son a year later and name him Emanuel.

I cannot, however, find any passenger/ship records of when they came to the US. I did find one for a Thos Aston in 1855 but unless he came by himself, that isn't him

I'm researching Aston descendent's that have moved to the United States.

I believe my line is
Richard 1745 - Susanna Evans 1750
Son of Richard: Emanuel 1787 - Elizabeth Rudge 1874
Son of Emanuel: Henry 1832 (who moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and then Mason County West Virginia)

I also believe Henry's two brothers Emanuel 1822 & Thomas 1834 also moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and then Mason County West Virginia.

Just to fill in the geographic context

1851 Lane End
Emanuel Aston abt 1787 Newland, Gloucestershire, England Head West Dean, Gloucestershire
Elizabeth Aston abt 1788 Newland, Gloucestershire, England Wife West Dean, Gloucestershire
Henry Aston abt 1832 Newland, Gloucestershire, England Son West Dean, Gloucestershire
Thos Aston abt 1834 Newland, Gloucestershire, England Son West Dean, Gloucestershire

Emanuel Aston abt 1823 West Dean, Gloucestershire, England Head West Dean, Gloucestershire
Ann Aston abt 1824 West Dean, Gloucestershire, England Wife West Dean, Gloucestershire
Hubert Aston abt 1845 West Dean, Gloucestershire, England Son West Dean, Gloucestershire
George Aston abt 1846 West Dean, Gloucestershire, England Son West Dean, Gloucestershire
Emanuel Aston abt 1848 West Dean, Gloucestershire, England Son West Dean, Gloucestershire

I believe my line is
Richard 1745 - Susanna Evans 1750
Son of Richard: Emanuel 1787 - Elizabeth Rudge 1874
Son of Emanuel: Henry 1832 (who moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and then Mason County West Virginia)

I also believe Henry's two brothers Emanuel 1822 & Thomas 1834 also moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and then Mason County West Virginia.

Other than lots of coincidences, I have no "proof" that my Henry Aston is from this family. From what I've found, there is no mention of these brothers after the 1851 UK Census. Does anyone have any further information? Also, in this Census the family is woodcutters, but the Aston's that moved to the US are miners.

Also, is this Richard of 1745 the same one that was sent to Sidney as a convict in 1800? I find it hard to believe as it appears he has a lot of wealth as reflected in his will.

The transcript of the Aston will was fascinating - this seems to be the will of our gggg uncle. Your Richard (b 1745 and d Jul 1829) was the son of Edward Aston b 1719 and Patient. We are descended from your Richard's younger brother Thomas (b 1747 at Coleford but registered at Newland).

Your Richard had a lot of children!

Richard b pre 1775
Susannah c 29 Oct 1775 Newland
Anna/Hannah c 12 Jan 1777
Charlotte c 27 May 1778
Amelia Amia b 1779
Betty/Elizabeth c 23 Aug 1781 Newland
Thomas c 9 Apr 1782 Newland
Jane c 15 Aug 1784 Newland
Emmanuel c 1 Apr 1787
Anna Maria/Maria b 1788
Ann(e) c 13 Jun 1790 (had illigitimate son Edward c 24 Dec 1810 Newland)
William c 16 Sept 1791 and died 1793

The will also refers to a daughter Catherine - does anyone have any information about her?

Best wishes

Carolyn

I'm researching the Aston Family also. My 4G Grandmothers are Amelia Aston(married James Darby) & Charlotte Aston (married Milo Williams). Both are mentioned in the 1829 will.

Have transcribed the Richard Aston will of 1829 and follows at the end of this.

Have not been able to work out which of the two Richards born 1745 is mine.

Regards

Glenn Robertson

6th July 1829 (Dated March 1827 (crossed out))

Will of

Richard Aston
Late of
Saint Briavells

..del'd to Emanuel Aston (9566 )Executor's (Thomas Aston 9571) Brother
3 July 1830

This is the last Will and Testament
Of me Richard Aston of Broadwell in the
Hundred of Saint Briavells in the County of Gloucester
wood-cutter. First, I will and direct all my just
debts funeral and Testamentary expenses to be paid
by my Executors. I give and devise the house
wherein I now dwell with the gardens and
appurtenances thereto belonging unto my son
Thomas Aston and his heirs for ever Subject to
And chargeable with the payment of Two pounds
And ten shillings to each of my daughters -
Elizabeth Davies, Amelia Darby, Charlotte Williams,
Catherine Harris and Hannah Anthony and
Ann Smith within twelve months after my death
I give and devise the house now in the possession
of my son Emanuel Aston and the pigeott garden
and appurtenances thereto belonging unto the
said Emanuel Aston and his heirs for ever
Subject to and chargeable with the payment
of two pounds and ten shillings to each of
my daughters Elizabeth Davies, Amelia Darby,
Charlotte Williams, Catherine Harris and Hannah
Anthony and Ann Smith within twelve months
after my death. I give and devise the patch
of ground situate below my garden in the
Forest of Dean and one moiety of the pleck of
ground adjoining to the said garden occupied by
my son Emanuel, unto my daughter Ann Smith
and her husband Jeramiah Smith and the
survivor of them for and during their natural
lives and the natural life of the survivor of
them and prior and after the decease of such
survivor.

Survivor. I give and devise the same unto
Edward Aston illegitimate child of my said
daughter Ann Smith and his heirs for ever
I give and devise the remaining moiety of
the said pleck of ground adjoining the garden
occupied by my son Emanuel unto the said
Jeramiah Smith and his heirs for ever Subject
to and chargeable with the payment of ten
pounds to my daughter Maria Jones within
twelve months after my decease. I give and
bequeath unto the said Ann Smith my best
bed bedstead linen and furniture thereto -
belonging and the warming-pan. I give
and bequeath unto the said Elizabeth Davis my
pewter plates and dishes. I give and bequeath
unto my said son Emanuel my other bed bedstead
linen and furniture thereto belonging. All the rest
and residue of my goods chattels and personal
estate and effects whatsoever I give and bequeath
subject to the payment of my debts Funeral
and Testamentary Expenses unto my son Thomas
Aston. I nominate and appoint my said
son Thomas Aston Executor of this my will
and I hereby revoke and make void all former
wills by me at any time heretofore made and
Declare this to be my last will and Testament
In witness whereof, I the said Richard Aston
the Testator have to this my last will and
Testament set my hand and seal this
the thirteenth day of June One thousand eight
hundred and twenty seven.

Signed and seal by )The mark of
the above names Richard ) X
Aston and by license published )Richard Aston
and Declared as and )

for his last will and )
Testament in the presence )James Hawkins
of us who have hereunder )
subscribed our names as )Elizabeth Hawkins
witnesses in his presence and )
in the presence of each other )Sarah Powell
first having been read over to the )
said Testator who appeared to )
understand the same )

6th July 1829
The within named Thomas Aston
the sole Executor was duly Sworn
before me John Bishop
Under 200 pounds.

1. Richard ASTON was christened on 14 Jul 1745 in Newland, Gloucester, England. He was buried on 16 Feb 1829 in Newland, Gloucester, England.

Richard married Susannah EVANS on 27 Nov 1770 in Newland, Gloucester, England. Susannah was born about 1750 in , West Dean, Gloucester, England. She was buried on 7 Apr 1825 in Newland, Gloucester, England.

They had the following children:

2 M i. Richard ASTON was christened on 4 Jul 1775 in Newland, Gloucester, England.

3 F ii. Susannah ASTON was christened on 29 Oct 1775 in Newland, Gloucester, England.

4 F iii. Amia ASTON was christened on 12 Jan 1777 in Newland, Gloucester, England.

Is anyone else researching this family.

Best wishes......Gill Webb
5 F iv. Anna ASTON was christened on 12 Nov 1777 in Coleford, Gloucester, England.

6 F v. Charlotte ASTON was christened on 24 May 1778 in Coleford, Gloucester, England.

8F vii. Betty ASTON was christened on 23 Aug 1781 in Newland, Gloucester, England.

9 M viii. Thomas ASTON was christened on 9 Apr 1782 in Newland, Gloucester, England.

10 F ix. Jane ASTON was christened on 15 Aug 1784 in Newland, Gloucester, England.

11 M x. Emanuel ASTON was christened on 1 Apr 1787 in Newland, Gloucester, England.
Emanuel married Elizabeth RUDGE on 7 Mar 1813 in Newland, Gloucester, England. Elizabeth was born about 1787 in , West Dean, Gloucester, England.

12 F xi. Anna Maria ASTON was christened on 28 Dec 1788 in Newland, Gloucester, England.

13 F xii. Anne ASTON was christened on 13 Jun 1790 in Newland, Gloucester, England. Not found on 1861 census listed on 1851 cenus with son Jeremiah age 64

Anne married (1) Jeremiah SMITH son of Henry SMITH and Jane EVANS on 31 Dec 1809 in Saint Briavels, Gloucester, England. Jeremiah was christened on 31 Jan 1790 in Newland, Gloucester, England. He was buried on 24 Dec 1837 in Newland, Gloucester, England.

14 M xiii. William ASTON was christened on 16 Sep 1792 in Coleford, Gloucester, England. He was buried on 12 Feb 1793 in Newland, Gloucester, England.

The burial date Michael had stated I have attached to my Richard Aston also born 1745, son of Edward & Patience, I have not looked at the will staed for 1829, but he also lived in Lane End Broadwell are also a Woodcutter.

Whilst looking at the burials many years ago I did find a burial for a richard born 1745 son of John & Frances, in Newland parish registers, but did not note date, (slap on the wrist) just eliminated him.

I hope this helps Julie

Best wishes...Gill

Thanks for coming to the rescue once again!!!!!
With the information you gave I have found another son for Richard and Mary.
Also a brother for Harriet my Gt Gt Grandmother.

Cheers Mike.

Best whishes
Julie

This entry from GFHS Marriage Index:
15 June 1807 John ASTON married Jane WEBB by Banns at Newland.

From IGI:
5 April 1786 John ASTON baptised at Newland. Parents Richard ASTON and Mary
15 September 1745 Richard ASTON baptised at Newland. Parents John ASTON and Frances

From GFHS Burial Index:
Date: 16 FEB 1829
First Name: RICHARD
Surname: ASTON
Age: 83
Burial Register: NEWLAND 1813-1846
Place of Abode: COLFORD

Richard ASTON's Will is deposited at Gloucester Record Office:
1829 aston richard U st. briavels/broadwell 1829/168 woodcutter Wills 1801 - 1858

Best wishes
Mike