Birth

James was born at Pendomer in about 1793.

Occupation

James was a farm labourer.

Marriage

On 26 December 1828, James married Jane Delamont of Hardington at Pendomer.

Residence

The couple set up home at Pendomer, where James worked as a farm labourer.

Jane’s brother, Jonathan, lived with them in March 1851. Jane’s half-sister, Susan Hawker, lived with them in April 1861.

Wife’s death

Jane died in 1861, aged about 74.

Hardington

After Jane died, James moved to Hardington. In April 1871, he was a pauper living in Susan Whebby’s household, along with another pauper, Elizabeth Slade.

Death

James died in the Yeovil workhouse on 5 March 1875, aged 79.

Children

James and Jane had no children.