http://www.emeraldancestors.com records the marriage of James Louden to Rachel Dickey on the 29th March 1861 in the Ballymoney First Presbyterian Church Ballymoney County Antrim, Ireland
Census of 1871 shows James(28) and Rachel(28) living at 13 Mary Street, Port-Glasgow with daughter Jeanie aged 5, He is working as a Moulding Machine Keeper.
Census of 1881 shows James(38) and Rachel(36) living at 13 Mary Street, Port-Glasgow with 6 children, Jeanie(15), Martha)12), James(10), Samuel(6, Alexander(2), Daniel(2). His trade is given as a Joiner and he was born in Ireland.
Census of 1891 shows James(52) and Rachel(48) living at 13 Mary Street Port-Glasgow with 4 children, James(19), Samuel(15), Alexander(12, Daniel(12) the daughters are not living with them, maybe married. he is still a Joiner.
The birth certificate of his son Samuel says he was a Joiner Journeyman and that he married Rachel in Ireland 29th March 1861.
The marriage certificate of their son Samuel says that he was a Sawmiller and noted that he was deceased.
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