James
Sheales
"Jimmy"
Haylett
Born in Winterton, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom
Ancestors 
Son of Samuel Haylett
and Sarah (Shealds) Haylett
Brother of
Samuel Shields Haylett, John Haylett, Elizabeth Haylett, Martha Haylett, Isaiah Sheals Haylett, Robert Haylett and Mary Ann Haylett
Husband of
Sarah (Smith) Haylett
— married
15 Sep 1844 in Winterton, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom
Descendants 
Father of
James Henry Haylett, George Smith Haylett, Damaris (Haylett) Barnard, Aaron Walter Haylett, Walter Aaron Haylett, Frederick Henry Haylett, Sarah (Haylett) Brown and Emma Elizabeth (Haylett) Knights
Died
at about age 83
in Caister-on-Sea, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom
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Contents |
Biography
James Haylett was born in Winterton, Norfolk, England.
Birth
James was born in 1824 in Winterton, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom. He is the son of Samuel Haylett and Sarah Sheals.
Baptised
James was baptised on the 24 October 1824 in Winterton, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom.[1]
Marriage
James married Sarah Smith on the 15 September 1844 in Winterton, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom. [2]Their forth coming marriage was published on the 25 August, 1 September and the 8 September 1844 prior to their wedding.[3]
1851 Census
At the time of the 1851 Census James was living in Black Street, Winterton, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom.[4]
| Name | Relation | Status | Sex | Age | Occupation | Birth Place |
| James Haylett | Head | Married | M | 26 | Fisherman | Winterton, Norfolk, England |
| Sarah Haylett | Wife | Married | F | 27 | Winterton, Norfolk, England | |
| James Haylett | Son | M | 6 | Winterton, Norfolk, England | ||
| George Haylett | Son | M | 3 | Winterton, Norfolk, England | ||
| Damaris Haylett | Daughter | F | 7/12 | Winterton, Norfolk, England |
1861 Census
At the time of the 1861 Census James was living in The Beach, Caister-on-Sea, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom.[5]
| Name | Relation | Status | Sex | Age | Occupation | Birth Place |
| James Haylett | Head | Married | M | 36 | Beachman and fisherman | Winterton, Norfolk, England |
| Sarah Haylett | Wife | Married | F | 37 | Winterton, Norfolk, England | |
| James Haylett | Son | M | 16 | Winterton, Norfolk, England | ||
| George Haylett | Son | M | 13 | Scholar | Winterton, Norfolk, England | |
| Damaris Haylett | Daughter | F | 10 | Scholar | Winterton, Norfolk, England | |
| Aaron Haylett | Son | M | 8 | Scholar | Norfolk, England | |
| Frederick Haylett | Son | M | 3 | Norfolk, England | ||
| Sarah Haylett | Daughter | F | 1 | Norfolk, England |
Electoral Registers
In 1865 James was living in Caister-on-Sea, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom. [6]
1871 Census
At the time of the 1871 Census James was living in Beach Road, Caister-on-Sea, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom.[7]
| Name | Relation | Status | Sex | Age | Occupation | Birth Place |
| James Haylett | Head | M | 46 | |||
| Sarah Haylett | Wife | F | 47 | |||
| George Haylett | Son | M | 23 | Norfolk, England | ||
| Aaron Haylett | Son | M | 18 | Norfolk, England | ||
| Frederick Haylett | Son | M | 13 | |||
| Sarah Haylett | Daughter | F | 11 | |||
| Emma Haylett | Daughter | F | 9 | Norfolk, England |
1881 Census
At the time of the 1881 Census James was living in Beach Road, Caister-on-Sea, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom.[8]
| Name | Relation | Status | Sex | Age | Occupation | Birth Place |
| James Haylett | Head | Married | M | 56 | Boatman | Winterton, Norfolk, England |
| Sarah Haylett | Wife | Married | F | 57 | Winterton, Norfolk, England | |
| Frederick Haylett | Son | Single | M | 23 | Shoemaker | Norfolk, England |
| Emmer Haylett | Daughter | Single | F | 19 | Net beetster | Norfolk, England |
1891 Census
At the time of the 1891 Census James was living in Beach Road, Caister-on-Sea, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom.[9]
| Name | Relation | Status | Sex | Age | Occupation | Birth Place |
| James Haylett | Head | Married | M | 66 | Life boatman | Winterton, Norfolk, England |
| Sarah Haylett | Wife | Married | F | 67 | Winterton, Norfolk, England |
1901 Census
At the time of the 1901 Census James was living in Beach Road, Caister-on-Sea, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom.[10]
| Name | Relation | Status | Sex | Age | Occupation | Birth Place |
| James S Haylett Sr | Head | Widower | M | 76 | Beachman | Winterton, Norfolk, England |
| Damaris S Barnard | Grand daughter | Single | F | 24 | Caister on Sea, Norfolk, England |
RNLI Gold Medal - 14 December 1901
James was awarded the Gold Medal by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) on the 14 December 1901.[11]
- Hallett James (Senior), Launcher, formerly Assistant Coxswain, Caister Lifeboat – Awarded RNLI Gold Medal – 14 December 1901 - On the 13-14 November 1901: When the Caister No. 2 Norfolk and Suffolk class lifeboat 'Beauchamp' was launched to a casualty on the Barber Sands, Mr. Haylett was one of the helpers even though he was 78 years old. The launch took several hours due to the horrendous conditions, but eventually the boat succeeded in getting through the breakers. Three-quarters of an hour later, when cries were heard coming from the shoreline, Mr. Haylett went to the area and found the lifeboat upside down. With his grandson, he dashed into the water and brought three men to safety. One of the survivors was also a grandson and another a son-in-law, but he lost two sons in the incident. Altogether, he was on the beach for 12 hours in bitter cold weather, wet through and without food.[12]He had served the lifeboats for 50 years and helped save hundreds of lives.
|
| RNLI Gold Medal. |
From the RNLI Gallantry Book by Barry Cox - Page 213 There is a further record here.[13]
Death
James passed away on the 11 February 1907 (DOD on Grave Headstone) in Caister-on-Sea, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom.[14]
Burial
James was buried on the 15 February 1907 in Caister-on-Sea, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom. On his burial record it states "Caister men never turn back".[15][16] Plot Details: Cemetery Section: 80 Grave Number: 6 Interment Number: 800
- Memorial Inscription
- In Loving Memory of
- James
- The dearly
- Beloved Husband of
- Sarah Haylett
- Who Died Feb 11th 1907
- He was a Lifeboatman for more
- Than 60 Years & during that time
- Assisted in the rescure of many lives
- Oh we miss him and how ?
- Sorrowing hearts alone can tell;
- Earth has lost him heaven has called him
- Jesus has done all things well
Probate
The Probate for James was held on the 7 April 1908 at the Probate Registry in Norwich. His estate was valued at £1,375 3s 3d and went to his son George Smith Haylett (Boatman).[17]
Occupation & Locations
| Year | Location | Occupation | Occasion |
| 1824 | Winterton, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom | Infant | Birth |
| 1844 | Winterton, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom | Marriage | |
| 1851 | Black Street, Winterton, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom | Fisherman | Census |
| 1861 | The Beach, Caister-on-Sea, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom | Beachman and fisherman | Census |
| 1871 | Beach Road, Caister-on-Sea, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom | Census | |
| 1881 | Beach Road, Caister-on-Sea, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom | Beachman | Census |
| 1891 | Beach Road, Caister-on-Sea, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom | Life boatman | Census |
| 1901 | Beach Road, Caister-on-Sea, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom | boatman | Census |
| 1907 | Caister-on-Sea, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom. | Death |
Research Notes
- Need to add 1865 Electoral Register record for John Haylett
Sources
- ↑
Baptism:
"Norfolk, England, Transcripts of Church of England Baptism, Marriage and Burial Registers, 1600-1935"
Norfolk Record Office; Norwich, Norfolk, England; Norfolk Church of England Registers; Reference: BT ANW 1824_t-y
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 61636 #2298434 (accessed 22 November 2021)
James Haylett baptism on 24 Oct 1824, son of Samuel Haylett & Sarah Sheals, in Winterton with East Somerton, Norfolk, England. - ↑
Marriage:
"Norfolk, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1936"
Norfolk Record Office; Norwich, Norfolk, England; Norfolk Church of England Registers; Reference: PD 463/6
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record NorfolkParishMarriages #1693214 (accessed 23 November 2021)
James Haylett (Minor) marriage to Sarah Smith on 15 Sep 1844 in Winterton with East Somerton, Norfolk, England. GRO: Volume: 13 Page: 213 - ↑
Marriage:
"Norfolk banns"
FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 23 November 2021) - ↑
1851 Census:
"1851 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
Reference: HO107; Piece number: 1807; Folio: 158; Page: 8
FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 22 November 2021)
James Haylett (26), married, Fisherman, head of household in Flegg registration district. Born in England. - ↑
1861 Census:
"1861 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
Reference: RG09; Piece number: 1195; Folio: 4; Page: 2
FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 22 November 2021)
James Haylett (36), married, Beachman and fisherman, head of household in Flegg registration district. - ↑
Electoral Register:
"UK, Poll Books and Electoral Registers, 1538-1893"
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 2410 #5686559 (accessed 10 December 2021)
Name: James Haylett; Poll Year: 1865; District: Great Yarmouth; Parish or Rectory: Caister; County: Norfolk. - ↑
1871 Census:
"1871 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
Reference: RG10; Piece number: 1791; Folio: 13; Page: 20
FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 22 November 2021)
James Haylett (46) head of household in Flegg registration district. - ↑
1881 Census:
"1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
Reference: RG11; Piece number: 1916; Folio: 15; Page: 23
FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 22 November 2021)
James Haylett (56), married, Boatman, head of household in Flegg registration district. Born in England. - ↑
1891 Census:
"1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
Reference: RG12; Piece number: 1504; Folio: 12; Page: 17
FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 22 November 2021)
James Haylett (66), married, Life boatman, head of household in Flegg registration district. Born in England. - ↑
1901 Census:
"1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
Reference: RG13; Piece number: 1816; Folio: 14; Page: 20
FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 22 November 2021)
James S Haylett Sr (76), widower, Beachman, head of household in Flegg registration district. Born in England. - ↑ Royal National Lifeboat Institution: Royal National Lifeboat Institution (accessed 20 November 2021)
- ↑ Caister lifeboat Disaster 1901
- ↑ The Life Saving Awards Research Society - Enter Haylett and Caister in the search boxes.[1]
- ↑
Death Registration:
"England & Wales General Register Office"
GRO Online Indexes - Death (accessed 9 December 2021)
Haylett, James (Age at death: 82).
GRO Reference: 1907 Jan-Feb-Mar in Flegg Volume 04B Page 24. - ↑
Burial:
"Norfolk, England, Church of England Deaths and Burials, 1813-1995"
Norfolk Record Office; Norwich, Norfolk, England; Norfolk Church of England Registers
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 61044 #1505419996 (accessed 22 November 2021)
James Haylett burial (died in 1907) on 15 Feb 1907 in Caister next Yarmouth, England. - ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (accessed 22 November 2021), memorial page for James Sheales Haylett (1824-1907) Find A Grave: Memorial #50396283, citing Caister-on-Sea Cemetery, Caister-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom; Maintained by Susan M S (contributor 48245832)
- ↑
Probate:
"England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995"
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 1904 #5695260 (accessed 22 November 2021)
James Haylett probate on 7 Apr 1908 in Norwich. Died 11 Feb 1907 in Norfolk, England.
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