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Nicholas Jacka (1845 - 1915)

Nicholas Jacka aka Jaco
Born in Newlyn, Cornwall, England, United Kingdommap
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Husband of — married 1870 in Penzance, Cornwall, England, United Kingdommap
Died at age 70 in Penzance, Cornwall, England, United Kingdommap
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Biography

Nicholas Jaco was born on 7 January in Newlyn Penzance, and christened on 11 May 1845 in Paul, Cornwall, England, the son of Benjamin Jacka (Master Mariner) & Priscilla Tonkin residing in Newlyn in Cornwall.[1][2] [3]

1851 Census[4]
The family Benjamin & Pricilla Jacka, Chapel Street, Penzance in the Parish of ST Peter Newlyn.

Forenames Surname Relationship Marital Status Sex Age Occupation Birth Place Birth County
Priscilla JACA Wife M F 41 Master Mariner's Wife Paul CON
Susan JACA Dau U F 14 Paul CON
Catherine JACA Dau U F 12 Paul CON
Benjamin JACA Son - M 9 Scholar Paul CON
Nicholas JACA Son - M 6 Scholar Paul CON
Priscilla JACA Dau - F 4 Scholar Paul CON

Nicholas began his career at sea in June 1860 on the Ship "William & Ann". By 1891 by 1891 he had worked on 13 vessels when he applied for permission to be examined for a Master's Certificate of competency in Home Trade, which was granted.[5]

1861 Census[6]
Benjamin & Pricilla Jacka and family were living at 13 Chapel Street, Penzance in the Parish of ST Peter Newlyn

Forenames Surname Relationship Marital Status Sex Age Occupation Birth Place Birth County
Benjamin JACO Head M M 50 Master Mariner Paul CON
Priscilla JACO Wife M F 50 Paul CON
Benjamin JAGO Son U M 20 Joiner & Cabinet Maker Paul CON
Nicholas JACO Son U M 15 Sailor Paul CON
Priscilla JACO Dau - F 13 House Maid Paul CON

Nicholas married Margaret Ann Williams in 1870 in Penzance, Cornwall, England.[7]

1871 Census[8]

On the Vessel "joseph Carne' lying in Penzance, Falmouth, Cornwall, England

Forenames Surname Relationship Marital Status Sex Age Occupation Birth Place Birth County
Benjamin JACO Crew M M 60 Master Paulroan CON
Nicholas JACO Crew M M 26 Mate Paulroan CON
John PENTREATH Crew M M 31 Seaman Paulroan CON
Peter WEBB Crew U M 19 Boy Falmouth CON

1881 Census[9]

On the Vessel Sirene, lying in Glamorgan, Wales

Name Position Condition Age Where born
Nicholas Jaco Master married 36 Newlyn Penzance, Cornwall, England
Christopher M Mitchell Mate Married 49 St Buryan Penzance
James B Williams AB Married 42 St Buryan Penzance
John Rowe AB Married 35 Penzance, Cornwall


Freemason
Nicholas Jacka was a Freemason.

Nicholas was initiated as a freemason at the age of 42 on 16 March 1887 into the Mount Sinai Lodge in Penzance, Cornwall, England [10] [11] [12]

1891 Census[13]

Living in Pare Saundry Terrace, Madron, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom.

Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
Nicholas Jaco Head M 46 Master Mariner Cornwall, England
Margaret A Jaco Wife F 42 Cornwall, England
Annie M Jaco Daughter F 20 School Teacher Cornwall, England
Priscilla Jaco Daughter F 18 Cornwall, England
Jane W Jaco Daughter F 16 School Teacher Cornwall, England
Mary W Jaco Daughter F 14 Learner Of Telegraphy Cornwall, England
Zilpah Jaco Daughter F 12 School Girl Cornwall, England
Elizabeth Jaco Daughter F 10 School Girl Cornwall, England
Nicholas Jaco Son M 8 School Boy Cornwall, England
Elsie Jaco Daughter F 6 School Girl Cornwall, England
Charles W Jaco Son M 3 Cornwall, England

Nicholas Jaco was issued a Certificate of Competency as Mast of a Home Trade Passenger Ship on 16 January 1892, at the time he was living in Fern House, Newlyn, Penzance with his family.[14]

Nicholas died at the age of 70, as a retired master mariner, while residing at 3 Bon Villas Newlyn Paul, Cornwall on 22 March 1915.[15] [16]

This profile is part of the Jacka Name Study.
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Research NOtes

In his index entry for his probate record two sons were mentioned:[16]

  1. Nicholas Jaco schoolmaster
  2. Charles Williams Jaco post office clerk

Sources

  1. "England, Cornwall Parish Registers, 1538-2010," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-D8M7-TBF?cc=1769414&wc=3CBW-GP8%3A138123201%2C140206301%2C140211601 : 2 February 2018); baptism of Nicholas Jaco son of Bej(Master Mariner) & Pricilla residing in Newlyn, Paul parish register for Baptisms 1844-1870, entry 151, page 19, year 1845; Cornwall > Paul > Baptisms, 1844-1870 > image 12 of 189; Cornwall Records Office, Truro.
  2. Index entry for the birth of Nicholas Jaco born 1845 GRO Reference: 1845 M Quarter in PENZANCE UNION Volume 09 Page 238 [Mother’s maiden name TONKIN] (https://www.gro.gov.uk accessed 26 October 2019)
  3. Ancestry.com. UK and Ireland, Masters and Mates Certificates, 1850-1927 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012. Certificate of Competency as Master of Home Trade Passenger Ship for Nicholas Jaco born Newlyn, Cornwall, issued 25 January 1892 in Bristol certificate # 103367; Original data:Master's Certificates. Greenwich, London, UK: National Maritime Museum.Certificate Range 2: 103300 - 103399
  4. 1851 census of England, Cornwall, The household Benjamin & Pricilla Jacka, Chapel Street, Penzance in the Parish of ST Peter Newlyn. Citing PRO HO107 piece 1918 Folio 287 page 11
  5. Ancestry.com. UK and Ireland, Masters and Mates Certificates, 1850-1927 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012. Certificate of Competency as Master of Home Trade Passenger Ship for Nicholas Jaco born Newlyn, Cornwall, issued 25 January 1892 in Bristol certificate # 103367; Original data:Master's Certificates. Greenwich, London, UK: National Maritime Museum.Certificate Range 2: 103300 - 103399
  6. 1861 census of England, Cornwall, Household of household Benjamin & Pricilla Jacka, 13 Chapel Street, Penzance in the Parish of ST Peter Newlyn. Citing PRO RG9 piece 1592 Folio 81 page 6
  7. Index entry for the marriage of Nicholas JACO and Margaret Ann WILLIAMS married 1870, FREEBDM database entry Marriages 1870 Jun Quarter, Penzance Vol 5c page 469 (https://www.freebmd.org.uk accessed 5 May 2020)
  8. 1871 English Census RG10/2295/65/0
  9. 1881 Wales Census RG11/5364/175/8
  10. Freemason Membership: "England, United Grand Lodge of England Freemason Membership Registers, 1751-1921"
    Library and Museum of Freemasonry; London, England; Freemasonry Membership Registers; Description: Register of Contributions: Country and Foreign Lodges, 17-150 (1832); 17-128 (1863)
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 60620 #1536375 (accessed 28 August 2022)
    Name: Nicholas Jaco; Gender: Male; Initiation Age: 42; Birth Year: abt 1845; Initiation Date: 16 Mar 1887; First Payment Year on Register: 1887; Year range: 1863-1887; Profession: Master Mariner; Lodge: Mount Sinai Lodge; Lodge Location: Penzance; Lodge Number: 121, 142; Folio Number: 400.
  11. Freemason Membership: "England, United Grand Lodge of England Freemason Membership Registers, 1751-1921"
    Library and Museum of Freemasonry; London, England; Freemasonry Membership Registers; Description: Membership Registers: Country A 20-89 to Country B 93-156; Reel Number: 8
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 60620 #992559 (accessed 28 August 2022)
    Name: Nicholas Jaco; Gender: Male; Initiation Date: 1887; First Payment Year on Register: 1888; Year range: 1887-1909; Lodge: Mount Sinai Lodge; Lodge Location: Penzance; Lodge Number: 121; Folio Number: 161.
  12. Freemason Membership: "England, United Grand Lodge of England Freemason Membership Registers, 1751-1921"
    Library and Museum of Freemasonry; London, England; Freemasonry Membership Registers; Description: Membership Registers: Country A 20-89 to Country B 93-156; Reel Number: 8
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 60620 #992711 (accessed 28 August 2022)
    Name: Nicholas Jaco; Gender: Male; First Payment Year on Register: 1899; Year range: 1887-1909; Lodge: Mount Sinai Lodge; Lodge Location: Penzance; Lodge Number: 121; Folio Number: 164.
  13. 1891 English Census RG12/1857/10/14
  14. Ancestry.com. UK and Ireland, Masters and Mates Certificates, 1850-1927 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012. Certificate of Competency as Master of Home Trade Passenger Ship for Nicholas Jaco born Newlyn, Cornwall, issued 25 January 1892 in Bristol certificate # 103367; Original data:Master's Certificates. Greenwich, London, UK: National Maritime Museum.Certificate Range 2: 103300 - 103399
  15. Death Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
    GRO Online Indexes - Death (accessed 28 August 2022)
    Jaco, Nicholas (Age at death: 70) [born circa 1845].
    GRO Reference: 1915 Jan-Feb-Mar in Penzance Volume 05C Page 405.
  16. 16.0 16.1 Probate: "England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995"
    Principal Probate Registry. Calendar of the Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration made in the Probate Registries of the High Court of Justice in England
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 1904 #3635533 (accessed 28 August 2022)
    Nicholas Jaco probate on 10 Apr 1915 in Bodmin. Died 22 Mar 1915 in Cornwall, England.




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