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Kathlyn

Kathlyn Report 3 May 2007 13:04

The 1861 census shows James Hadley, born 1829 in Wednesbury, and his family, living in Bromley, but I am unable to find him prior to 1861. I do not know his parents names, and as the name of James Hadley seems to be quite common, I am do not know where else to go. Any suggestions gratefully received. Kathlyn

Gwyn in Kent

Gwyn in Kent Report 3 May 2007 13:08

Did he marry? If so, his marriage certificate would hopefully show his father's name and occupation. This might make him easier to find at earlier dates. Gwyn

Julie

Julie Report 3 May 2007 13:16

Kathlyn On the 1861 it say Elizabeth Jennings is his mum

Kathlyn

Kathlyn Report 3 May 2007 13:17

Elizabeth Jennings is his mother in law. I am unable to find any marriage for James and Amelia which would be around 1853-5 Kathlyn

Ozibird

Ozibird Report 3 May 2007 13:17

Yes, but on 1871 she's his mother-in-law. Ozi.

Ozibird

Ozibird Report 3 May 2007 13:34

In 1841, this guy is a puddler, wrought iron worker, which would tie in with furnace man in 1861. Name: James Hadley Age: 15 Estimated birth year: abt 1826 Gender: Male Where born: Staffordshire, England Civil parish: Wednesbury Hundred: South Offlow County/Island: Staffordshire Country: England Street address: Monway Field Occupation: Pudler Registration district: West Bromwich Sub-registration district: Wednesbury Household Members: Name Age Fanny Hadley 50 John Hadley 18 James Hadley 15

Kathlyn

Kathlyn Report 3 May 2007 13:42

Thanks everyone for your input, it is very much appreciated. Kathlyn