My RICHARD CATTON was b. in England in 1717 arrived in
Gibraltar abt 1750's in the 1777 census he is listed as 60 yrs old and as a PORT SERGEANT and we think he died there
Would like to hear from anyone with info on the CATTON
Surname And do you know if there would be any records
in Gibraltar ?
Thank you Kathy Newton e-mail jandk@wnol.net

A Richard Catton was head jailer in the late 18th century in Gibraltar, and later a successful businessman who actually issued copper token coins of his own, about 1810 or so. He might be the son of your Richard. I *think* his name is on the plaque of the Gibraltar Exchange as a founder. There will be references to him in the Gibraltar Govt Archives.

The Gib archivist is Tom Finlayson, email gibarchives@gibnynex.gi
He may not be able to give you the info - it would have to be done by someone sifting through the correspondence - are you planning to visit Gibraltar some time?
Is Catton a relation? *If* I come across anything else, I'll share it with you. Give my regards to Michigan.
Yours
Sam

SAM,THANK YOU SO MUCH for your info.
And THANK YOU for takeing your time to let me know abt this
You mentioned about the Gibraltar Govt. Archives, would you by anychance know how I would get ahold of them or an address to write to or an e-mail address ?
I live in Michigan in the US. the left hand mitten state.
And have NO idea "HOW TO" get ahold of them. I thank you again.
Kathy Newton
jandk@wnol.net

Have a new email address, Please write to me here, Thank You Kathy

Interested in Richard Catton Gibraltar b1789. My granfather was a Richard Catton and so is my uncle both born in Michigan.