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James Lomax

James was born in 1816 in Breightmet. James is no longer alive.

General Notes
- WARNING: There are no Breightmet births registered for any of the Lomax children. Were they all fostered?
  
  In 1841, James and Mary (both 25) had Sarah and Mary (4 & 2). This may be another family.
  
  In 1851, James and Nancy (35 and 36) are at Breightment with Sarah (14), Henry (9), John (5) and Ann (2)
  
  In 1861, James and Nancy (both 47) are at Wastern Hill, Breightment with Henry (19), Jane (16), John (14) and Maryann (6). Daughter Sarah and her husband Joseph Holt as neighbours.
  
  In 1869, James (52, Widower, Bleacher), son of John married Alice Nuttall (41), dau of Thomas Nuttall (weaver)

Occupation Details
- From 1841 James' occupation was Crofter in Darcy Lever.
  - Occupation Notes
    - Crofter at Yew Tree, Lever
  From 1851 his occupation was Crofter in Breightmet.
  - Occupation Notes
    - Crofter at Eastern Hill
  From 1861 his occupation was Whister for Bleach Works, in Breightmet.
  From 1869 his occupation was Bleacher in Elton.
  - Occupation Notes
    - James (52, Widower, Bleacher), son of John married Alice Nuttall (41), dau of Thomas Nuttall (weaver)

Personal Timeline

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