James Waters (1834)

Born 20 May 1834 in Porthleven, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom

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Biography

James, the son of John Watters and Elizabeth Jacca , was born on 20 May 1834 and baptised on 3 July 1834 in Helston, Cornwall, England.^[1]

1841 Census: In the 1841 census, Jas (age 7) was in Sithney, Cornwall, England.^[2]

1851 Census: In the 1851 census James (age 16) was the son of John Watters in Sithney, Cornwall, England.^[3]

1861 Census: In the 1861 census James (age 25), Farmers Son, was the unmarried son of John Watter in Sithney, Cornwall, England.^[4]

1871 Census: In the 1871 census James (age 32), Farmer, was the son of Elisabeth Watters in Torlevern in Porthleven, Cornwall, England.^[5]

James (age 40), son of John Waters, married Margaret Ann Reed nee Williams on 24 July 1876 in Porthleven, Cornwall, England.^[6]

1881 Census: In the 1881 census James (age 45), General Dealer, was the married head of household in Sithney, Cornwall, England.^[7]

1891 Census: In the 1891 census James (age 55), Fish Hawker, was the married head of household in Sithney, Cornwall, England.^[8]

1901 Census: In the 1901 census James (age 68), Fish Hawker, was the married head of household in Sithney, Cornwall, England.^[9]

1911 Census: In the 1911 census James (age 76), Fish Hawker, was the widowed head of household in Sithney, Cornwall, England.^[10]

Research Notes

James was mentioned as a "and James Watters of Torleaven aforesaid Yeoman" in his father's probate records.^[11]

Sources

1. ↑ Baptism: "England & Wales, Non-Conformist and Non-Parochial Registers, 1567-1936"
   The National Archives (United Kingdom); Kew, Surrey, England; General Register Office: Registers of Births, Marriages and Deaths surrendered to the Non-parochial Registers Commissions of 1837 and 1857; Class Number: RG 4;; Class Number: Rg 4; Piece Number: 559
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2972 #655304 (accessed 4 May 2023)
   James Waters baptism on 3 Jul 1834 (born 20 May 1834), son of John Waters & Elizabeth Waters, in Helston, Cornwall, England.
2. ↑ 1841 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1841"
   citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.
   FamilySearch Record: MQYT-8VX (accessed 4 May 2023)
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   Jas Watters (7) in Sithney, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. Born in Cornwall.
3. ↑ 1851 Census: "1851 England Census"
   Class: HO107; Piece: 1912; Folio: 19; Page: 6; GSU roll: 221066; ED, institution, or vessel: 1b; Household schedule number: 16
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 8860 #17036863 (accessed 4 May 2023)
   James Watters (16) son in household of John Watters (60) in Sithney in Helston registration district in Cornwall, England. Born in Sithney, Cornwall, England.
4. ↑ 1861 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1861"
   citing PRO RG 9, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.
   FamilySearch Record: M7ZD-19G (accessed 4 May 2023)
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   James Watter (25), unmarried son, Farmers Son, in household of John Watter (71) in Sithney in Helston registration district in Cornwall, England. Born in Sithney, Cornwall.
5. ↑ 1871 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1871"
   citing The National Archives of the UK
   FamilySearch Record: VFV6-TJV (accessed 4 May 2023)
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   James Watters (32) son, Farmer, in household of Elisabeth Watters (71) in Porthleven, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. Born in Sithney, Cornwall.
6. ↑ Marriage: "Cornwall, England, Parish Registers, 1538-2010"
   England, Cornwall Parish Registers, 1538-2010. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 9848 #60963 (accessed 4 May 2023)
   James Waters (bachelor aged 40, residing in Torlevan son of John Waters Farmer) married Margaret Ann Reed (of full age widow residing in Torlevan daughter of Joseph Williams, Sailor) by banns on 24 Jul 1876 in Porthleven, Cornwall, England.
7. ↑ 1881 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1881"
   citing p. 33, Piece/Folio 2322/44, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 101,774,202.
   FamilySearch Record: Q27H-KNDM (accessed 4 May 2023)
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   James Walters (45), married, General Dealer, head of household in Sithney in Helston registration district in Cornwall, England. Born in Sithney, Cornwall, England.
8. ↑ 1891 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1891"
   citing PRO RG 12, Cornwall county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.
   FamilySearch Record: WXZB-MT2 (accessed 4 May 2023)
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   James Watters (55), married, Fish Hawker, head of household in Sithney in Helston registration district in Cornwall, England. Born in Porthleven, Cornwall, Sithney.
9. ↑ 1901 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1901"
   citing Wendron subdistrict, PRO RG 13, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.
   FamilySearch Record: XSH3-G9P (accessed 4 May 2023)
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   James Walters (68), married, Fish Hawker, head of household in Sithney in Helston registration district in Cornwall, England. Born in Sithney, Cornwall.
10. ↑ 1911 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1911"
    citing PRO RG 14, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.
    FamilySearch Record: X7LY-ZV3 (accessed 4 May 2023)
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    James Watters (76), widowed, Fish Hawker, head of household in Sithney in Helston registration district in Cornwall, England. Born in Porthleven, Cornwall.
11. ↑ 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 #2976791 (accessed 4 May 2023)
    John Watters probate on 13 Jul 1864.