James Irish (bef. 1770 - bef. 1844)

Born before 16 Dec 1770 in Hinton St George, Somerset, England

Ancestors

Husband of Ann (Witherell) Irish — married 17 Aug 1794 in Hinton St George, Somerset

Descendants

Died before 16 Mar 1844 at about age 73 in Hinton St George, Somerset, England

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Biography

James Irish was born in Somerset, England.

James Irish was baptised on 16 Dec 1770, at Hinton St George, Somerset, England. His parents were listed as John Irish and Ann. ^[1]

James Irish married Ann Witherell/Witherall/Witheral (of Dinnington parish) on 17 Aug 1794, at (Anglican) Hinton St George, Somerset. Marriage Banns were dated 20 Jul 1794. Witnesses were listed as Hannah Grinter and Jno Quant. ^{[2] [3] [4] [5]}
James and Ann had 7 children:

1. Edward Irish, bp. 8 Mar 1795
2. James Irish, bp. 1 Jan 1797
3. Jenny Irish, bp. 10 Feb 1799
4. Simon Irish, bp. 7 Feb 1802
5. Samuel Irish, bp. 29 Aug 1804
6. Susanna Irish, bp. 13 Feb 1807
7. Eliza Irish, bp. 21 Jan 1810

In 1841 England, Wales & Scotland Census, James was aged 70, and living at the School House, Hinton St George, Somerset, with his wife, Ann (65) and ? his grand-daughter, Sarah Irish (25). His birthplace was listed as Somerset. His occupation was listed as Woodsman. ^[6]

James died in March 1844, aged 73, at Hinton St George, Somerset, England. He was buried on 16 Mar 1844 at St George Anglican Church, Hinton St George, Somerset, England. ^{[7] [8]}

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Sources

1. ↑ Baptism: "Somerset Baptism Index"
   Archive: Somerset Archives; Reference: D/P/HIN G 2/1/1
   FindMyPast Transcription (requires subscription, accessed 22 March 2023)
   First name(s): James; Last name: Irish; Baptism date: 16 Dec 1770; Father's first name(s): John; Father's last name: Irish; Mother's first name(s): Ann; Denomination: Anglican; Place: Hinton St George; County: Somerset; Country: England; Document type: Parish records; Register year range: 1632-1787.
2. ↑ Marriage: "Somerset Banns Index"
   Archive: Somerset Archives; Reference: D/P/HIN G 2/1/2
   FindMyPast Transcription (requires subscription, accessed 22 March 2023)
   Residence: Hinton St George; First name(s): James; Banns date: 20 Jul 1794; Sex: Male; Marriage date: 17 Aug 1794; Last name: Irish; Spouse's residence: Hinton St George; First witness: Hannah Grinter; Second witness: Jno Quant; Spouse's first name(s): Ann; Spouse's last name: Witherell; Place: Hinton St George; Denomination: Anglican; Year range: 1754-1812; County: Somerset; Country: England; Document type: Parish records.
3. ↑ Marriage: "Somerset Marriage Index"
   FindMyPast Transcription (requires subscription, accessed 22 March 2023)
   First name(s): James; Last name: Irish; Sex: Male; Marriage date: 17 Aug 1794; Parish: Hinton St George; Spouse's first name(s): Ann; Spouse's last name: Witherall; Bride's parish: Dinnington; County: Somerset; Country: England; Record type: Records.
4. ↑ Marriage: "Somerset Marriage Registers, Vol 13"
   Volume: Somerset Marriage Registers, Vol 13
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (requires subscription, accessed 22 March 2023)
   First name(s): James; Last name: Irish; Year: 1794; Event date: 17 Aug 1794; Spouse's first name(s): Ann; Spouse's last name: Witherall; Parish: Hinton St George; County: Somerset; Country: England; Volume: Somerset Marriage Registers, Vol 13.
5. ↑ Marriage: "England, Boyd's Marriage Indexes, 1538-1850"
   FindMyPast Transcription (requires subscription, accessed 22 March 2023)
   First name(s): James; Last name: Irish; Year: 1794; Spouse's first name(s): Anne; Spouse's last name: Witheral; Place: Hinton St George; County: Somerset; Country: England; Source: Boyd's marriage index, 1538-1850.
6. ↑ 1841 Census: "1841 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
   Reference: HO107; Piece number: 940; Page: 14; Schedule: 1
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (requires subscription, accessed 22 March 2023)
   First name(s): James; Last name: Irish; Sex: Male; Age: 70; Birth year: 1771; Birth county: Somerset; Birth county as transcribed: SOMERSET; Birth place other: England; Institution name: School House; Full address: School House, Hinton St George, Chard, Somerset, England; Street: School House; Parish or township: Hinton St George; County: Somerset; Country: England; Registration district: Chard; Sub district: Crewkerne; Family member first name(s): Maria, Mary, Jonas, Arenia, Eliza, Charles, Noah, Jean, William, Sarah, Edward, Rachael, Hannah, Richd, Daniell, Christian, Margaret, John, Jeremiah, Elizabeth, Samuel, Hester; Family member last name: Cook, Frost, Hains, Love, Templeman, Holland, Cossins, S; Book number: 4; Folio number: 11.
7. ↑ Burial: "National Burial Index For England & Wales"
   FindMyPast Transcription (requires subscription, accessed 22 March 2023)
   First name(s): James; Last name: Irish; Birth year: 1771; Age: 73; Death year: 1844; Burial date: 16 Mar 1844; Place: Hinton St George; Church: St George; Denomination: Anglican; County: Somerset; Country: England.
8. ↑ Burial: "Somerset Burial Index"
   Archive: Somerset Archives; Reference: D/P/HIN G 2/1/6; Page: 55
   FindMyPast Transcription (requires subscription, accessed 22 March 2023)
   First name(s): James; Last name: Irish; Age: 73; Birth year: 1771; Residence: Hinton St George; Burial date: 16 Mar 1844; Denomination: Anglican; Place: Hinton St George; County: Somerset; Country: England; Document type: Parish records; Year range: 1813-1868.