Born before in Mayfield, Sussex, England
Ancestors 
Son of James Saunders
and Sarah (Parker) Saunders
Brother of
Richard Trayton Saunders, Thomas Saunders, Amos Saunders, Sarah Ann (Saunders) Starnes, Harriet (Saunders) Richardson, Eliza (Saunders) Weston, William Saunders, Catharine (Saunders) Avery, Philadelphia Saunders and Raymond Saunders
Husband of
Philadelphia (Barden) Luck
— married
15 Mar 1844 in Heathfield, Sussex, England, United Kingdom
[children unknown]
Died
after age 74
in Waldron, Sussex, England [uncertain]
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Biography
James was born about 1821.
James, son of Sarah Luck, was baptised on 21 October 1821 in Mayfield, Sussex, England.[1]
In the 1841 census James (age 20) was in household of William Barden at Erry's Cottages, Mayfield, Sussex, England.[2]
| Name | Sex | Age | Occupation | Birth Place |
| William Barden | M | 50 | Sussex | |
| Hannah Barden | F | 50 | Sussex | |
| Philadelphia Barden | F | 20 | Sussex | |
| Frances Barden | F | 15 | Sussex | |
| William Barden | M | 12 | Sussex | |
| Hannah Barden | F | 9 | Sussex | |
| James Sanders | M | 20 | Sussex |
James, son of James Saunders, married Philadelphia Barden on 22 April 1844 in Mayfield, Sussex, England.[3]
In the 1851 census James (age 29), Ag Lab, was the married head of household in Mayfield, Sussex, England.[4]
| Name | Relation | Status | Sex | Age | Occupation | Birth Place |
| James Saunders | Head | Married | M | 29 | Ag Lab | Mayfield, Sussex |
| Philadelphia Saunders | Wife | Married | F | 30 | Mayfield, Sussex |
In the 1861 census James (age 39), Brick Maker, was the married head of household in Uckfield, Sussex, England.[5]
| Name | Relation | Status | Sex | Age | Occupation | Birth Place |
| James Saunders | Head | Married | M | 39 | Brick Maker | Mayfield, Sussex |
| Philadelphia Saunders | Wife | Married | F | 42 | Dressmaker | Mayfield, Sussex |
In the 1871 census James (age 49), Agricultural Labourer, was the married head of household in Waldron, Sussex, England.[6]
| Name | Relation | Status | Sex | Age | Occupation | Birth Place |
| James Saunders | Head | Married | M | 49 | Agricultural Labourer | Mayfield, Sussex |
| Philadelphia Saunders | Wife | Married | F | 51 | Rotherfield, Sussex |
In the 1881 census James (age 59), General Lab, was the married head of household in Waldron, Sussex, England.[7]
| Name | Relation | Status | Sex | Age | Occupation | Birth Place |
| James Saunders | Head | Married | M | 59 | General Lab | Mayfield, Sussex |
| Philadelphia Saunders | Wife | Married | F | 61 | Rotherfield, Sussex | |
| James Hook | Lodger | Unmarried | M | 22 | Ag Lab | Waldron, Sussex |
In the 1891 census James (age 69), Agricultural Labourer, was the married head of household in Waldron, Sussex, England.[8]
| Name | Relation | Status | Sex | Age | Occupation | Birth Place |
| James Saunders | Head | Married | M | 69 | Agricultural Labourer | Sussex |
| Philadelphia Saunders | Wife | Married | F | 71 | Sussex |
James's death (age 75) was registered in the Oct-Nov-Dec quarter of 1896 in the Uckfield district.[9]
Sources
- ↑
Baptism:
"England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
citing Digital film/folder number: 004427450; FHL microfilm: 1067250; Record number: 692; Packet letter: A
FamilySearch Record: NDZL-LWL (accessed 18 October 2023)
James George Luck baptism on 21 Oct 1821, son of Sarah Luck, in Mayfield, Sussex, England, United Kingdom. - ↑
1841 Census:
"England and Wales Census, 1841"
citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey
FamilySearch Record: M7S2-LDM (accessed 22 October 2023)
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James Sanders (20) in Mayfield in Uckfield registration district in Sussex, England. Born in Sussex. - ↑
Marriage:
"England Marriages, 1538–1973"
citing Digital film/folder number: 004427450; FHL microfilm: 1067250
FamilySearch Record: NK4H-861 (accessed 18 October 2023)
James George Luck marriage to Philadelphia Barden on 22 Apr 1844 in Mayfield, Sussex, England, United Kingdom. - ↑
1851 Census:
"England and Wales Census, 1851"
citing The National Archives of the UK Class: HO107; Piece/Folio: 1640 / 237; Page: 22; Line: 11
FamilySearch Record: SG8Q-ZG7 (accessed 4 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSQ7-X37W-J
James Saunders (29), married, Ag Lab, head of household in Mayfield, Sussex, England. Born in Mayfield, Sussex. - ↑
1861 Census:
"England and Wales Census, 1861"
citing The National Archives of the UK Class: RG09; Piece/Folio: 574 / 185; Page: 9; Line: 6
FamilySearch Record: M7TB-GFC (accessed 4 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSQZ-XH27-T
James Saunders (39), married, Brick Maker, head of household in Uckfield, Sussex, England, United Kingdom. Born in Mayfield, Sussex. - ↑
1871 Census:
"England and Wales Census, 1871"
citing The National Archives of the UK
FamilySearch Record: VFD3-HFL (accessed 4 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 939K-LRQQ-Y1
James Saunders (49), married, Agricultural Labourer, head of household in Waldron, Sussex, England, United Kingdom. Born in Mayfield, Sussex. - ↑
1881 Census:
"England and Wales Census, 1881"
citing The National Archives of the UK Class: RG11; Piece/Folio: 1052/78; Page: 25; Line: 22
FamilySearch Record: Q27W-182W (accessed 4 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS31-YHLL-Y
James Saunders (59), married, General Lab, head of household in Waldron, Sussex, England. Born in Mayfield, Sussex, England. - ↑
1891 Census:
"England and Wales Census, 1891"
citing The National Archives of the UK Class: RG12; Piece/Folio: 784/ 70; Page: 23; Line: 19
FamilySearch Record: 48CS-ZT2 (accessed 4 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSQQ-J9VW-S
James Saunders (69), married, Agricultural Labourer, head of household in Waldron, Sussex, England, United Kingdom. Born in Sussex, England. - ↑
Death Registration:
"England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007"
citing Death, Uckfield, Sussex, England, General Register Office, Southport, England
FamilySearch Record: 2J19-RT1 (accessed 4 March 2024)
James George Saunders death registered Oct-Nov-Dec 1896 in Uckfield (age 75).
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