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Alfred John James 1879–1962 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Dec 1879

Birth Location: New Brompton, Kent, England

Death Date: 17 Dec 1962

Death Location: Surrey, England

Father: William James

Mother: Eliza Watts

Spouse(s): Emily James

Children(s): Eileen James, Alfred James, John James

In 1879, Alfred John James entered the world in New Brompton, Kent, England, born to William John James And Eliza Watts. In 1881, Alfred John James resided in Vessels, Royal Navy, England. In 1901, Alfred John James resided in Aldershot Military in Stanhope and Wellington Line. Alfred John James married Emily James, and had children including Alfred Northam Edgecumbe James James, Eileen Emily Evelyn James, John Samuel Stewart James. Alfred John James passed away in 1962 in Surrey, England.

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Biography

  • In 1879, Alfred John James entered the world in New Brompton, Kent, England, born to William John James And Eliza Watts.
  • In 1881, Alfred John James resided in Vessels, Royal Navy, England.
  • In 1901, Alfred John James resided in Aldershot Military in Stanhope and Wellington Line.
  • Alfred John James married Emily James, and had children including Alfred Northam Edgecumbe James James, Eileen Emily Evelyn James, John Samuel Stewart James.
  • Alfred John James passed away in 1962 in Surrey, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Alfred James's Ancestors

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Alfred James
1879–1962
Birth Place: New Brompton, Kent, England
Parents
William John James
1846–1886
Truro, Cornwall, England
Eliza Watts
1849–
Sandhurst, Berkshire, England
Grandparents
Robert Watts
1828–1890
Sandhurst, Berkshire, England
Sarah Howard
1824–1891
Sandhurst, Berkshire, England
Great-Grandparents
Henry Watts
1788–1870
Elizabeth
1793–1869
William Howard
1801–1869
Priscilla
1796–1842
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Alfred James's Descendants

1.
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Alfred (John) James (7 Dec 1879–17 Dec 1962) m. Emily James (20 November 1884–11 Mar 1968)
  1. 1. Eileen (Emily Evelyn) James 1908–2006
  2. 2. Alfred (Northam Edgecumbe James) James 1910–1982 m. Elise (M) James 1918–
  3. 3. John (Samuel Stewart) James 1913–2010 m. Edith (E) Hooper 1913–

Alfred James's Timeline

8 Records

1879
7 Dec 1879
Birth of Alfred John James in New Brompton, Kent, England
New Brompton, Kent, England
1881
1881
Age 2
Alfred John James resided here in Vessels, Royal Navy, England
Vessels, Royal Navy, England
1901
1901
Age 22
Alfred John James resided here in Aldershot Military in Stanhope and Wellington Lines, Hampshire, England
Aldershot Military in Stanhope and Wellington Lines, Hampshire, England
1908
30 Oct 1908
Age 29
Alfred John James was employed in Trajonan Stables, Alexandra Road, Surrey
Trajonan Stables, Alexandra Road, Surrey
1911
1911
Age 32
Alfred John James resided here in Farnborough, England
Farnborough, England
1939
1939
Age 60
Alfred John James resided here in Brookwood Hospital, Surrey, England
Brookwood Hospital, Surrey, England
1962
17 Dec 1962
Age 83
Death of Alfred John James in Surrey, England
Surrey, England
1963
19 Feb 1963
Age 84
Alfred John James - Probate in Exeter
Exeter

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Dec 1879
    Event Place: New Brompton, Kent, England
    Record Source: 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: Rg 1011933i

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Vessels, Royal Navy, England
    Record Source: 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 5634; Folio: 82; Page: 17; GSU roll: 1342354

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Aldershot Military in Stanhope and Wellington Lines, Hampshire, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 612; Folio: 121; Page: 6

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 30 Oct 1908
    Event Place: Trajonan Stables, Alexandra Road, Surrey

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Farnborough, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 6 Jan 1917
    Event Place: 2 Sabeys Cottages, Alphington, Devon, England
    Record Source:
    [1] UK, WWI Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, Page 1 - UK, WWI Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923 6 Jan 17
    [2] UK, Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects, Page 10 - UK, Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects 6 Jan 1917

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Brookwood Hospital, Surrey, England
    Record Source: 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: Rg 1011933i

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1962
    Event Place: United Kingdom
    Record Source: UK, WWI Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, Page 1 - UK, WWI Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923 1962

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 17 Dec 1962
    Event Place: United Kingdom
    Record Source: UK, WWI Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, Page 1 - UK, WWI Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923 17 Dec 1962

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Dec 1962
    Event Place: Surrey, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 19 Feb 1963
    Event Place: Exeter
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995

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