James CAPE born May 23,1833 in Langford- Budville. Married Elizabeth (Betsey) Jones in Bristol ( St Michaels) Nov. 8, 1853. James was located in Bristol at age 18 (1851 census) living with a brother. He was a Shoemaker by trade. Came to the USA in 1857. Settled first in NY, then Racine Wisconsin.
On the Jones side, Betsey was one of 9 children of Aaron and Betsey SIMPSON JONES. Siblings were:
Isaac b 1842
Mary Ann b 1827
Hannah b 1824
Aaron b 1830
Louisa Adcock
John
Willie
Ada Porter
William b 1835 twin
Phillip b 1835 twin
John Durston b 1838
George Thompkins b 1841
Any information about the family would be appreciated, as I am traveling to the area in March 2005 and would like to connect with cousins.
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CAPE - Langford-Budville, Somerset, Bristol England JONES - Somerset (West Street) Bristol, England