Forest of Dean FHT Forum - James family of Yorkley

James family of Yorkley (reply)

Olwyn — Sat, 22 Apr 2006 03:00:10 +0000

Hello Katharine,
I am glad you found the information on Florence and Frederick Long useful.I find it all very interesting as my father never mentioned that he had an aunt in Canada.I presume that he never knew because my mother, who was a Wildin, was in regular contact with her uncles over there in Saskatchewan and had he known he would surely have mentioned it.
What was your Grandfather's first name? I would love to have a photograph of him if that can be arranged.
Could you also tell me how to find the lists of passengers to Canada and the dates they went.I have tried many sites but cannot seem to find that information.I am obviously not doing it correctly.
It is so good to find new relatives.I shall certainly keep in touch.
Brian.

James family of Yorkley (reply)

Katharine — Thu, 20 Apr 2006 13:23:49 +0000

Many thanks.
Will search the Long connection.
I have a photo of my Grandfather and although it isnt of his father James James it may be a good likeness.
Let me know if you would like it.
Once again many thanks and please keep in touch.

1901 census entry (reply)

Katharine — Thu, 20 Apr 2006 13:06:08 +0000

Wow,
Many thanks.I dont know how you do it.
I think you may of found her.
I looked in the 1901 but didnt see anything
Kate

1901 census entry (reply)

slowhands — Thu, 20 Apr 2006 09:17:25 +0000

Name: Frederick Charles Long
Name: Florence James
Year of Registration: 1900
Quarter of Registration: Apr-May-Jun
District: Hampstead
County: Greater London, London, Middlesex
Volume: 1a
Page: 1425

1901 6 St John s Rd

Emily Stroud abt 1857 Newington, London, England Head Islington London
George H Stroud abt 1883 Paddington, London, England Son Islington London
Florence Long abt 1879 Yorkley, Gloucestershire, England Boarder Islington London
Frederick C Long abt 1879 Kensington, London, England Boarder Islington London Bus Conductor
Rose Marshall abt 1878 Wainfleet, Lincolnshire, England Boarder Islington London

James family of Yorkley (reply)

Olwyn — Thu, 20 Apr 2006 08:39:38 +0000

Hello Katharine,
I said I would send information as I found it.I think I have found a very likely marriage for Florence James on Genes re-united. From this it looks as though Florence may have married a Frederick Long in London. This would explain why we could not find her on any Gloucestershire records after 1891.The marriage was in June 1900 in Hampstead to Frederick Long who was born in Chelsea in 1879.I have it on pretty good authority that they went to Canada but I do not know the year. I think this would be a good lead to persue.The person who posted the information is,I think, a descendant of the Longs.It could be that Florence went away in service which a great many young women from the area did in those days.
I hope this is of help and that you can find now details of her emigration.
Brian James.

James family of Yorkley (reply)

Katharine Prince — Mon, 17 Apr 2006 14:38:27 +0000

Hi
You are the first relative on my mothers side that I have found.
Have plenty of information on grave sites etc.
Please keep in touch.
Kate

James JAMES family of Yorkley (reply)

Katharine — Mon, 17 Apr 2006 14:35:28 +0000

Many thanks for all your help.
Well my Mother Florence James, named after the elisive aunt was born in 1915 and she can remember her Aunty Florence.
Mum didnt recall any children but can remember letters written home talking of wolves etc.
I would think Florence emigrated about 1920.
I just wish my Mother were here to ask.
I had a look at that possible marriage, but thought that Florence would have got married in Yorkley which wouldnt be Westbury on Severn.I guess the only way to be sure is purchase the certificate and see if James James was the father of the bride.

Kate

John JAMES 1780 Pillowell - Haulier (reply)

slowhands — Sat, 15 Apr 2006 23:21:09 +0000

Whilst looking for JAMEs in 1841 Yorkley/Bream/Pillowell this JAMES Haulier "came to light" - the census images are not the best and there are many JAMES families in the area - he may be related !

1841 Pillowell HO107 /364 / 13 folio 11
John JAMES 60 Haulier
Cleopatra 50
John 25 Haulier
William 19
Richard 15
Henry 10
Alice 8
Mary 6
All born in county

1851 Pillowell
John James abt 1779 Aylburton, Gloucestershire, England Head West Dean Gloucestershire Haulier
Cleopatra James abt 1788 West Dean, Gloucestershire, England Wife West Dean Gloucestershire
Henry James abt 1828 West Dean, Gloucestershire, England Son West Dean Gloucestershire
William James abt 1824 West Dean, Gloucestershire, England Son West Dean Gloucestershire

Thomas JAMES 1806 ( James' father) (reply)

slowhands — Sat, 15 Apr 2006 23:02:31 +0000

1851 Pillowell / Bream parish
Thomas James abt 1806 Newland, Gloucestershire, England Head Newland Gloucestershire
Catherine James abt 1811 Newland, Gloucestershire, England Wife Newland Gloucestershire
Allis James abt 1847 Newland, Gloucestershire, England Daughter Newland Gloucestershire
Ann James abt 1844 Newland, Gloucestershire, England Daughter Newland Gloucestershire
Eliza James abt 1833 Newland, Gloucestershire, England Daughter Newland Gloucestershire
James James abt 1846 Newland, Gloucestershire, England Son Newland Gloucestershire
Mary A James abt 1836 Newland, Gloucestershire, England Daughter Newland Gloucestershire
Thomas James abt 1839 Newland, Gloucestershire, England Son Newland Gloucestershire
William James abt 1842 Newland, Gloucestershire, England Son Newland Gloucestershire

1861 Yorkley
Thomas James abt 1805 West Dean, Gloucestershire, England Head Newland Gloucestershire Carrier
Kitty James abt 1811 West Dean, Gloucestershire, England Wife Newland Gloucestershire
Alice James abt 1847 Newland, Gloucestershire, England Daughter Newland Gloucestershire
Ann James abt 1843 Newland, Gloucestershire, England Daughter Newland Gloucestershire
James James abt 1845 Newland, Gloucestershire, England Son Newland Gloucestershire
Thomas James abt 1839 Newland, Gloucestershire, England Son Newland Gloucestershire
William James abt 1842 Newland, Gloucestershire, England Son Newland Gloucestershire

1871 Yorkley Wood
Thomas James abt 1806 West Dean, Gloucestershire, England Head Newland Gloucestershire Carrier
Catherine James abt 1811 Dursley, Gloucestershire, England Wife Newland Gloucestershire
James James abt 1846 Pillowell, Gloucestershire, England Son Newland Gloucestershire
Kate James abt 1867 Yorkley, Gloucestershire, England Granddaughter Newland Gloucestershire

James family of Yorkley (reply)

Olwyn — Sat, 15 Apr 2006 05:31:15 +0000

Hi Katharine
Florence James was my Great Aunt.My Great Grandfather was James James,my Grandfather was William James(twin Brother to Samuel)and brother of Florence.
William married Dora Charles.They had 5 children one of whom was Percival who was my father.
I have only just started looking at the family tree and you appear to have more information than me.I am still searching and will contact you if I find more information.
Brian James.

James JAMES family of Yorkley (reply)

slowhands — Thu, 13 Apr 2006 22:18:49 +0000

Do you know when she left for Canada ? ( i'm guessing after 1901 when she was 22) might help narrow down which haystack to look in !

1881
James James abt 1845 Newland, Gloucestershire, England Head Newland Gloucestershire
Sarah James abt 1851 West Dean, Gloucestershire, England Wife Newland Gloucestershire
Alice James abt 1877 West Dean, Gloucestershire, England Daughter Newland Gloucestershire
Florence James abt 1879 West Dean, Gloucestershire, England Daughter Newland Gloucestershire
Fredrick James abt 1873 West Dean, Gloucestershire, England Son Newland Gloucestershire
Kate James Newland, Gloucestershire, England Daughter Newland Gloucestershire
Samuel James abt 1874 West Dean, Gloucestershire, England Son Newland Gloucestershire
William James abt 1874 West Dean, Gloucestershire, England Son Newland Gloucestershire

1891
James James abt 1846 Yorkley, Gloucestershire, England Head Newland Gloucestershire
Sarah James abt 1851 Yorkley, Gloucestershire, England Wife Newland Gloucestershire
Alice James abt 1877 Yorkley, Gloucestershire, England Daughter Newland Gloucestershire
Blanch James abt 1884 Yorkley, Gloucestershire, England Daughter Newland Gloucestershire
Florence James abt 1879 Yorkley, Gloucestershire, England Daughter Newland Gloucestershire
Frederick James abt 1873 Yorkley, Gloucestershire, England Son Newland Gloucestershire
William James abt 1874 Yorkley, Gloucestershire, England Son Newland Gloucestershire
James James abt 1882 Yorkley, Gloucestershire, England Son Newland Gloucestershire
Kate James abt 1881 Yorkley, Gloucestershire, England Daughter Newland Gloucestershire
Samuel James abt 1874 Yorkley, Gloucestershire, England Son Newland Gloucestershire

1901
1901
James James abt 1846 Pillaiell, Gloucestershire, England Head Newland Gloucestershire
Sarah James abt 1851 Oldcroft, Gloucestershire, England Wife Newland Gloucestershire
Beatrice M James abt 1889 Yorkley, Gloucestershire, England Daughter Newland Gloucestershire
Henry James abt 1891 Yorkley, Gloucestershire, England Son Newland Gloucestershire
James James abt 1882 Yorkley, Gloucestershire, England Son Newland Gloucestershire
Minnie B James abt 1884 Yorkley, Gloucestershire, England Daughter Newland Gloucestershire
William James abt 1874 Yorkley, Gloucestershire, England Son Newland Gloucestershire

1901 ?

Name: Frederick Charles Long
Name: Florence James
Year of Registration: 1900
Quarter of Registration: Apr-May-Jun
District: Hampstead
County: Greater London, London, Middlesex
Volume: 1a
Page: 1425

1901 6 St John s Rd

James family of Yorkley

Katharine Prince — Wed, 12 Apr 2006 17:40:47 +0000

I am trying to find details on a Florence James born 1879 to Sarah and James James who was a haulier and lived in Yorkley
I know she emigrated to Canada and I know that her daughter returned to the village during the 2nd World War to see were her Mother had grown up.The daughter was in the Canadian Services.
What is foxing me is trying to find who Florence married prior to emigrating.
I think it is like trying to find a needle in a hay stack as once I find out her married name I would be able to search the immigration records.