Japhet(h) James EDWARDS

[Jan1954]

I have found this chap in the 1881 census (RG11, piece 233, folio 57, page 5) as being aged 26 and born in Holborn.

His death is recorded as being in the March quarter of 1923, Islington district, volume 1b, page 276, aged 68.

Both of these ages fit nicely with him having been born in 1854/5 - or thereabouts.

The only birth that I can find for a Japhet(h) James EDWARDS in Holborn is in the December quarter of 1849, Holborn district, volume 2, page 137. I think that 5 years is a bit too far out.

I have found a marriage for him in the March quarter of 1881, Hampstead district, volume 1a, page 926 – probably to Emily WINGHAM, if the 1881 census is anything to go by. This certificate will be ordered at some stage to see what the age is given on that, but in the meantime, I was wondering if any sharper eyes could find a more realistic birth reference - or even christening - for Japhet(h).

Thank you,

[Thomasin]

You are quite right:

Japhet James Edwards son of James and Mary Ann, Eyre Street Hill, father locksmith. Born April 23rd 1854, baptised 28th May 1854.

St Andrew, Holborn.

[notanotherminer]

I've searched under all likely variants and the only one I can come up with so far, Jan, is the 1849 registration that you already have. I will keep looking though.

[malcolm99]

Japhet James Edwards was baptised at St Andrew Holborn on 28 May 1854. Born 23rd April 1854. Parents James and Mary Ann of Eyre Street Hill. Father was a Locksmith which fits neatly with his marriage in 1881.

Ancestry London Baptisms.

[notanotherminer]

I see Thomasin has come to the rescue and found him. Presumably they just neglected to register the birth.

Edit: Not to forget Malcolm as well

[malcolm99]

Japhet James Edwards was married to Emily Wingham at St Saviours, South Hampstead on 24 January 1881.
Japhet was 26 years old, a bachelor, a locksmith living in south Hampstead. Father: James Edwards, Ironmonger.
Emily Wingham was 26, a spinster, living in south Hampstead. Father: Benjamin Wingham, Carpenter.

Witnesses: Isaac Goby & Harriett Butcher

Ancestry London Marriages

[Jan1954]

Thank you all!

Thomasin: the occupation of Locksmith for James (the father) fits nicely as Japhet(h) was a locksmith as well by 1881 and malcolm99, it is great to have the information confirmed. Thank you.

Also, thank you for the extra information about the marriage, malcolm99.

Graham - yes, I expect that this could well be one of those missing registrations. Tuh!

The speed of replies on this forum never ceases to amaze me!