James Huckin (1866 - 1934)

Born 17 May 1866 in Chadlington, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom

Ancestors

Husband of Elizabeth (White) Huckin — married 3 Mar 1888 in Stretton on Fosse, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom

Died 18 Apr 1934 at age 67 in Lye, Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom

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Biography

James Huckin was born on 17 May 1866 and baptised on 2 July 1866 at Chadlington, Oxfordshire, England. He was the son of Charles Huckin and Ann Leach.^[1][2]

In the 1871 census, James Huckin was age 5 living at Chadlington, Oxfordshire with his father Charles Huckin (37), mother Ann Huckin (35), siblings William Huckin (13), George Huckin (11), Joseph Huckin (9), Jane Huckin (7), Isabella Huckin (2).^[3]

In the 1881 census, James Huckin was age 15 living at Cold Harbour Cottages, Swerford, Oxfordshire with his father Charles Huckin (47), mother Ann Huckin (43), siblings George Huckin (22), Joseph Huckin (19), Isabella Huckin (11), John Huckin (10). Also visitors Chas Sauch (25), Lucy Huckin (21). Occupation: Ag Lab.^[4]

James joined Great Western Railway about 1887 and worked as a labourer in the permanent way department.^[5]

James Huckin and Elizabeth White married on 3 Mar 1888 at Stretton on Fosse, Warwickshire.^[6] They had two children: Alfred Huckin (b. 1889), Mary Ann Huckin (b. 1891).

In the 1891 census, James Huckin was age 24 living at Lower Lemington, Gloucestershire with his wife Elizabeth Huckin (24), son Alfred Huckin (2), daughter Mary A Huckin (0), and brother-in-law William White (27). Occupation: Railway Labourer.^[7]

In the 1901 census, James Huckin was age 34 living at Stourbridge Road, Lye, Worcestershire with his wife Elizabeth Huckin (34), son Alfred Huckin (12), daughter Mary A Huckin (10). Occupation: Railway Platelayer.^[8]

In the 1911 census, James Huckin was age 44 living at 18 Dudley Road, Lye, Worcestershire with his wife Elizabeth Huckin (44), daughter Mary Ann Huckin (20). Occupation: GWR Foreman Platelayer.^[9]

James retired from Great Western Railway in May 1931 after 44 years of service.^[5]

James died on 18 April 1934 at Lye, Worcestershire. He was buried on 22 Apr 1934 at Lye/Wollescote Cemetery.^{[5][10][11][12]}

Sources

1. ↑ General Register Office. https://www.gro.gov.uk. Birth Registration. HUCKIN, JAMES; Mother's Maiden Surname: LEACH; GRO Reference: 1866 J Quarter in CHIPPING NORTON Volume 03A Page 665
2. ↑ Oxfordshire Family History Society; Oxford, Oxfordshire, England; Anglican Parish Registers; Reference Number: PAR56/1/R2/2. Chadlington Baptisms 1852 - 1915
3. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1871", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KD8Y-B5V : 27 June 2022), James Huckin in entry for Charles Huckin, 1871.
4. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1881," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q27H-16XT : 11 December 2017), James Huckins in household of Chas Huckins, Swerford, Oxfordshire, England; from "1881 England, Scotland and Wales Census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing p. 17, Piece/Folio 1521/58, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 101,774,470.
5. ↑ ^{5.0 5.1 5.2} The National Archives of the UK; Kew, Surrey, England; Collection: Great Western Railway Company: Staff Records; Class: RAIL264; Piece: 452. Book Title: 1920-1952 Pensions
6. ↑ "England, Warwickshire, Parish Registers, 1535-1963," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XXBY-R83 : 14 September 2022), James Hucking and Elizabeth White, 03 Mar 1888; Marriage; citing , p. , Warwick County Record Office, England; FHL microfilm 1,067,551.
7. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1891," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:WG18-52M : 1 March 2021), James Huckin, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1891 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, Warwickshire county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.
8. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1901," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XSS5-JRM : 21 May 2019), James Hackin, Lye, Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom; from "1901 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing Stourbridge subdistrict, PRO RG 13, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.
9. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1911," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X7YR-G2X : 15 July 2019), James Huckin, Lye, Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom; from "1911 England and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 14, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.
10. ↑ General Register Office. https://www.gro.gov.uk. Death Registration. HUCKIN, JAMES; Age at death: 67; GRO Reference: 1934 J Quarter in STOURBRIDGE Volume 06C Page 21
11. ↑ Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council. Genealogy Research Service. http://www5.dudley.gov.uk/genealogy/GenDecDetails.aspx?ID=243178
12. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #219330840

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