James, known as Jim, was born on May 25th, 1894 in Little Hulton.1
Birth Notes
Born: Bolton, Lancashire
Aged 6 in 1901 Aged 16 in 1911 Was pictured as a baby in photo believed to be 1895, so born about 1894-6.
Lancashire Birth indexes for the years: 1894 ROBINSON, James MATHER Little Hulton LH/41/428
Lil Mercers Birthday book has "James Robinson (Jim), Born 25/05 son of Sarah & Thomas Robinson", so born 25/5/1894 wich is consistent with being registered in quater 2 and 1939 register.
Name James Robinson Death Age 85 Birth Date 25 May 1894 Registration Date Jan 1980 Registration Quarter Jan-Feb-Mar Registration district Rochdale, Greater Manchester Volume 39 Page 0467
Confirmed (as DOB matches)
General Notes
Living in 278 Dean Church Lane, Deane, Bolton, Lancashire in 1901
Lost an arm in WWI, so used to drive around in a converted car. He married three times. His first two wives died (not divorced), and his third marriage was quite late in life.
In 1939, was with Lilian and Alice, probably sisters (and second wife).
Last known address was in Norden, Rochdale. Lancashire. Jim died in Rochdale in 1980, aged 85.
Occupation Details
From 1911 Jim's occupation was Cloth Inspector in manufacturing for Cotton Weaving Shed, in Bolton.3
Occupation Notes
1911 census
From before 1939 his occupation was Gown & Knitwear Merchant in manufacturing in Rochdale.4