James Wheeldon was born at Marple in Cheshire, in about 1811. [1] [2]
James Wheeldon (bachelor, aged 27), a farmer, of Claydon, son of Henry Wheeldon, farmer; and Hannah Maria Astell (spinster, aged 17), of Claydon, daughter of John Astell, farmer; were married at the parish church of Claydon in Oxfordshire on 13 July 1841. The witnesses were called William Astell and Elizabeth Astell. [1]
In 1851 James Wheeldon was living at Claydon with his wife Maria and their children. His age was given as 39, implying a birth date in 1811 or 1812. His birthplace was given as Marple, Cheshire. He was a landed proprietor. [2]
In 1861 James was living at Claydon with his wife Hannah M. and their children. His age was given as 49, implying a birth date in 1811 or 1812. His birthplace was given as Marple, Cheshire. He was a retired farmer. [3]
In 1871 James was living at Claydon with his children. (His wife was elsewhere.) His age was given as 58, implying a birth date in 1812 or 1813. His birthplace was given as Marple, Cheshire. He was a grocer. [4]
In 1881 James was living in the hamlet of Calcutt in the parish of Grandborough in Warwickshire with his wife. His age was given as 69, implying a birth date in 1811 or 1812. His birthplace was given as Marple Casher, Cheshire. He was a labourer. [5]
In 1891 James Weeldon [sic], a married man, was living at 90 Blenheim Crescent in north Kensington in London with his widowed daughter Ellen Sharma and a granddaughter. His age was given as 82, implying a birth date in 1808 or 1809. His birthplace was given as Marple, Cheshire. He was described as a retired farmer. [6]
James Wheeldon "late of Banbury" died at 2 Delamere Crescent in west London on 28 January 1894. [7] [8]
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