James Archbell - Hairdresser

[BumbleB]

I'm trying to find the death of James Archbell, and hoping that someone may be able to help me.

The information I have regarding James is:

Born in Tadcaster, Yorkshire - 11 August 1778, the son of John Archbell, Barber and Mary Lamb.
Married Susan Gould 28 July 1801 at St Swithin, Walcot (FreeREG)
Daughter, Amelia - baptised 8 August 1802 at Bath Abbey
Daughter, Elizabeth - baptised 17 June 1805 at Bath Abbey
Amelia married Solomon Bettie at Combe Hay on 13 April 1829
Susannah dies 4 September 1844 in Bath.  Death registered by Solomon Bettie who says that she is the widow of --- Archbell, Hairdresser.  The Bath Chronicle of 12 September 1844 says that she is the relict of Mr J Archbell, of New Malton, Yorkshire.
Elizabeth dies 8 February 1880 and The London Gazette of 7 May 1880 has a notice relating to her estate, and names her "lawful cousin german" Jane Fletcher of Tadcaster - Jane is the daughter of James' brother Thomas.

Any help in tracing James' burial entry would be greatly appreciated.

[KGarrad]

and names her "lawful cousin german" Jane Fletcher of Tadcaster - Jane is the daughter of James' brother Thomas.

Cousin-german means a first cousin!


Susan Archbell is living alone in 1841, as Independent.

So James obviously died before 1841?

[BumbleB]

Thanks.  Yes, I had realised that "cousin german" meant first cousin.    I can't see a death registration after 1 July 1837, so have to assume that he died some time between 1804/5 and 1837.  It might be interesting to actually see the marriage entry for Amelia, just in case James was a witness.  FreeREG unfortunately doesn't give details of witnesses.

There is also the added problem that Archbell is mis-heard/written as Archbold, Archbald, Archibald etc.

[rolnora]

It might be interesting to actually see the marriage entry for Amelia, just in case James was a witness.  FreeREG unfortunately doesn't give details of witnesses.

The marriage entry on Freereg shows Elizabeth Archbell and a ? Mears as witnesses to the marriage.

[BumbleB]

Many thanks, now why didn't I see that?   Perhaps I should visit SpecSavers 

So it's possible that James died prior to 1829 

[rolnora]

This really is a long shot but apart from the surname Archer fits perfectly.
From the National Burial Index
James Archer 1788 age 36
Died 8 Jan 1824
Church St Swithin
Walcot Nr Bath Somerset.
Might be worth keeping in mind if nothing else turns up

[BumbleB]

Now that REALLY is a possibility - right age, and they did get married at St Swithin.  Now all I have to do is look at the parish register entries.  With a date I can hopefully ask someone to verify the entry.  Thank you.

[DRH123]

Now that REALLY is a possibility - right age, and they did get married at St Swithin.  Now all I have to do is look at the parish register entries.

I was going to Bath RO this afternoon anyway, so I looked for you. I'm afraid the surname is quite clearly Archer.

James Archer,   No. 4 Mullins's Court, buried 8 Jan 1824, age 36 

David

[BumbleB]

Thank you so much    The address means nothing to me, but hey!  Always good to obtain confirmation.

Again many thanks.