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James Lomax

James was born in 1803 in Breightmet and his baptism took place on June 5th, 1803 at St. Peter's (Bolton).¹²

Birth Notes
- Aged 38 in 1841
  Aged 47 in 1851
  Aged 58 in 1861
  Aged 67 in 1871
  Aged 77 in 1881
  
  In 1851, all family births shows as Bolton, although the childrens baptisms are more specific as "Breightmet"
  
  James was the son or Richard and Mary Lomax of Breightmet
  Name:    James Lomax
  Event Type:    Baptism
  Baptism Date:    5 Jun 1803
  Baptism Place:    Bolton-le-Moors, St Peter, Lancashire, England
  Father:    Richd Lomax
  Mother:    Mary Lomax
  Reference Number:    GB127.L243/1/2/3

James' father was Richard Lomax and his mother was Mary Kenyon. His paternal grandparents were James Lomax and Mary Crompton. He had two sisters named Jane and Martha. He was the youngest of the three children. He died at the age of 80 in 1883 in Tonge-with-Haulgh.³

Death Notes
- Still alive in 1881
  
  Lancashire Death indexes for the years: 1883
  LOMAX James 79 Tonge with Haulgh TWH/14/210

General Notes
- James was the son or Richard and Mary Lomax of Breightmet
  
  15 Apr 1827, James Lomax (about 24) married an older Betty Mather (aged about 30).
  
  In 1841, James and Betty (38 & 44) were at Ashes, Breightmet with sons Richard (13), John (11), Henry (9) and James (2mo). Also at Ashes, is John and Sarah Lomax (53 & 50), not James's parents.
  
  In 1851, James and Betty (47 & 53) were at Ashes, Breightmet with sons John (21), Henry (18) and Thomas (14). A neighbour, also at Ashes, is John and Sarah Lomax (63 & 59), probably James's parents.
  
  In 1861, there are 5 households at the Ashes. James and Betty (58 & 44) are still at "The Ashes" next to Ashes Farm with their son Thomas (22). Jeremy Mather and his wife Alice (both 49) were head of Ashes Farm. Peter and Betty Mather were also there. Was this Betty's younger brother?

Occupation Details
- From 1827 to 1841 James' occupation was Bleacher in Breightmet.
  - Occupation Notes
    - A Bleacher when son Richard baptised
  From before 1833 to after 1881 his occupation was Crofter in agriculture for Ashes farm, in Breightmet.
  - Occupation Notes
    - Crofter at Ashes, Brightmet on all childrens baptisms and on 1841, 1851 1861, 1871 census

Social & Emotional Relationships
- James was a neighbour of John Mather.
  - Relationship Notes
    - In 1871, Lomax anmd Mather families were at the Ashes, Breihghtmet
  James was a neighbour of Jeremiah (Jeremy) Mather.
  - Relationship Notes
    - In 1871, Lomax anmd Mather families were at the Ashes, Breihghtmet

Ancestor Pedigree Chart
- James Lomax
  - b.1733 in Breightmet d.17 May 1800 in Ainsworth
  
  Richard Lomax
  - b.1764 in Breightmet d.Aug 1819 in Breightmet
  
  Mary Crompton
  - b.1733 in Breightmet d.12 Feb 1800 in Ainsworth
  
  James Lomax
  - b.1803 in Breightmet d.1883 in Tonge-with-Haulgh
  
  Mary Kenyon
  - b.1761 in Breightmet d.Jan 1826 in Breightmet

Personal Timeline

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¹ 1851 UK Census
² Manchester CoE Births & Baptisms
³ BMD-Lancashire