Historical story

Did William Wilberforce have any children?

William Wilberforce had six sons and one daughter with his wife Barbara Spooner. Their children were:

1. William Wilberforce (1798–1879), who became a clergyman and a Canon of Westminster Abbey.

2. Barbara Wilberforce (1802–1868), who married Henry Manning, later Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster.

3. Henry William Wilberforce (1807–1873), who became a clergyman and a Bishop of Oxford.

4. Samuel Wilberforce (1805–1873), who became a clergyman and a Bishop of Oxford and Winchester.

5. Robert Isaac Wilberforce (1802–1857), who became a clergyman and Archdeacon of the East Riding of Yorkshire.

6. Francis Wilberforce (1810–1881), who became a clergyman and Sub-Dean of Westminster Abbey.

7. William Wilberforce (1821–1878), who became a clergyman and Vicar of Burton Agnes.