I saw your post on Stafford Gaol in a Google search. I too am researching John Stanton and thought that we might share information. I have some details of John's prison record, which no doubt you have yourself by now, and that both his brother and his sister also worked there. At present I have his family line going back to 1675 with the marriage of George Stanton and Dorothy James at Lichfield. Any stories or background details would be most welcome.
Best regards
Duncan Bourne