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Hi

James Edwards son of the above married Mary Robinson in July 1870 in Bolton. Father's name given as Thomas Edwards (occupation Weaver) Also said James was a widower. Found a marriage 11 June 1865 in Great Lever Bolton same father details given. I know James Edwards is born circa 1837, he died in 1882 age 45.

I am having trouble finding Thomas Edwards in any records, have found James ( coal miner) 1871 and 1881 census in Seddon Street..

Hi Amanda.

Just for us - I assume this is him?

1871

Name: James Edwards
Age: 34
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1837
Relation: Head
Spouse's Name: Mary Edwards
Gender: Male
Where born: Bolton, Lancashire, England
Civil Parish: Great Bolton
Ecclesiastical parish: Emmanuel
Town: Bolton
County/Island: Lancashire
Country: England
Registration district: Bolton
Sub-registration district: Bolton Western
ED, institution, or vessel: 1
Household schedule number: 103
Piece: 3941
Folio: 14
Page Number: 22
Household Members:
Name Age
James Edwards 34
Mary Edwards 31
William H Robinson 12
Walter Edwards 2
Jane Edwards 3 Months
Elizabeth Crompton 70
William Robinson 57

James Edwards
mentioned in the record of James Edwards and Elizabeth Smith
Name James Edwards
Birth Date 1835
Age 21
Spouse's Name Elizabeth Smith
Spouse's Birth Date 1835
Spouse's Age 21
Event Date 24 Feb 1856
Event Place St. John'S, Liverpool, Lancashire, England
Father's Name Thomas Edwards
Spouse's Father's Name Thomas Dmith
Race White
Marital Status Single
Spouse's Race White
Spouse's Marital Status Single

?? James in 1851 - original says born Great Bolton

1851 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription
Willows, Great Bolton, Bolton, Lancashire, England

First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Occupation Birth place
Sarah Edwards Head Widow Female 56 1795 Hand Loom Weaver Cotton Lancashire, England
William Bowden Son Unmarried Male 31 1820 Coal Miner Lancashire, England
Mary Edwards Daughter Unmarried Female 25 1826 Hand Loom Weaver Cotton Lancashire, England
Charles Edwards Son Unmarried Male 22 1829 Coal Miner Lancashire, England
Hannah Edwards Daughter Unmarried Female 15 1836 Piecer At Cotton Mill Lancashire, England
James Edwards Grand Son Unmarried Male 15 1836 Coal Miner Lancashire, England
Elivi Edwards Grand Son Unmarried Male 8 1843 Scholar Lancashire, England
John Edwards Grand Son Unmarried Male 1 1850 - Lancashire, England

could this be them in 1851

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James Edwards
England and Wales Census, 1851
Name James Edwards
Event Type Census
Event Date 1851
Event Place , Yorkshire,Yorkshire (West Riding), England
Registration District Halifax
Residence Note Sowood
Gender Male
Age 16
Occupation Stone Mason
Relationship to Head of Household Son
Birth Year (Estimated) 1835
Birthplace Stainland, Yorkshire
Page Number 30
Registration Number HO107
Piece/Folio 2299 / 349
Affiliate Record Type Household
HOUSEHOLD

ROLE

GENDER

AGE

BIRTHPLACE

Thomas Edwards Head M 48 Stainland, Yorkshire
Nancy Edwards Wife F 43 Stainland, Yorkshire
Thomas Edwards Son M 18 Stainland, Yorkshire
James Edwards Son M 16 Stainland, Yorkshire
Mary Edwards Daughter F 12 Stainland, Yorkshire
Sarah Edwards Daughter F 9 Stainland, Yorkshire
Maria Edwards Daughter F 6 Stainland, Yorkshire
Nancy Edwards Daughter F 4 Stainland, Yorkshire
Benjn Edwards Son M 1 Stainland, Yorkshire

Deane is an area of Bolton, in Greater Manchester, England.[1] It is about 2 miles (3.2 km) south west of Bolton and 11 miles (17.7 km) northwest of the city of Manchester.

Middle Hulton was a township of the civil and ecclesiastical parish of Deane in the Salford hundred of Lancashire, England. It was located 3.5 miles (5.6 km) miles south west of Bolton.[2]

On the 1851 census, Sarah Edwards is shown as born Middle Hulton, Lancs

Am wondering about this marriage, which doesn't help with James' Father, but would explain the Edwards/Bowden names on that census.

John Edwards
mentioned in the record of John Edwards and Sarah Bowden
Name John Edwards
Spouse's Name Sarah Bowden
Event Date 23 Apr 1821
Event Place Deane, Lancashire, England
Spouse's Marital Status Single

"England Marriages, 1538–1973 ," database, FamilySearch

Welcome to the Community boards Amanda.


(I'll let Amanda know how to find her replies) :-)

Hi

Yes that is James Edwards on the 1871 census, 1881 census living at 66 Seddon Street. Address given at marriage in 1870 both gave Willows Lane. He died 19th May 1882 address given 66 Seddon Street age 45. Mary died in 1891 same address given. I have found James Edwards age 15 coal miner with grandmother Sarah Edwards (nee Bowden) wondered if John Edwards had been married before?

Hi

Found a marriage for a James Edwards 11th June 1865 Great Lever to a Betsy Parkinson. Unfortunately she died in 1866 age 28. Fathers name given as Thomas Edwards and William Parkinson

:-)

witnesses at James marriage to Mary Robinson, sometimes may help find further information. They were Joseph Howcroft and Susan Thompson. Haven't found anything yet

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