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The Thacker/James Family
« on: Monday 07 August 17 16:34 BST (UK) »
Between the; 1871 and; 1881 Census, the James Family changed their name to; Thacker?? I have no idea why, even though I know for definite I have the right family. I have traced the James Family, back to 1826. John James, baptised on the; 29th January, 1826, Syresham, Northamptonshire. His parents, were; James James?! and Hannah. If anyone is able to help me that would be great! Thanks, Carly

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Re: The Thacker/James Family
« Reply #1 on: Monday 07 August 17 21:23 BST (UK) »
Have you traced his parents in the census?  Just a few thoughts below on possible parents

1861 living in Syresham 
James James 62 Ag Lab  Biddlesdon, Buckinghamshire,
Hannah James    57 Ladborough, Warwickshire,
Charles James    19  Biddlesdon, Buckinghamshire

1851  Living in Biddlesdon, Buckinghamshire
James James  53 Farmer 12 Acres Shalstone, Buckinghamshire
Anna James 47    Farmer Wife    Warwickshire   
Joseph James 22 Farmers Son Syresham, Northamptonshire
Charles James     6  Farmer Son Syresham, Northamptonshire

1841  Living in  Biddlesden

James James 35    Ag Lab Buckinghamshire
Anna James 35            
Joseph James  13 Buckinghamshire
Clementina James 6    Buckinghamshi

Whilst there is a John James age 10 living in Syresham and  working as a servant

Baptism for Clementina https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NPY9-W4D   and I think this is the birth of the son Charles with mother's maiden name Thacker from the GRO Birth Index

CHARLES  JAMES    Mother's maiden name THACKER   
GRO Ref Sept Qtr 1841   BRACKLEY  Volume 15  Page 210

Baptism of Hannah Thacker that ties into the birth place in 1861  https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JMNH-LKS

I can't see a marriage to James James to Hannah Thacker at the moment -Maybe why the family used the Thacker surname on occasions  :-\

Kay

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Re: The Thacker/James Family
« Reply #2 on: Monday 07 August 17 21:54 BST (UK) »
Yeah it's confusing isn't it. The 1861 Census, you have shown, I've got them on that! Thanks!

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Re: The Thacker/James Family
« Reply #3 on: Sunday 08 October 17 19:25 BST (UK) »
I researched my James/Thacker family quite a few years ago and only ever listed them on hard copy. This is from memory and before checking my records. John James and wife Jane left Syresham for Sheffield with sons Arthur, Charles, Herbert & Enos (not Enock as shown in 1871 census), they also had a daughter Mary and may have left one daughter behind. Enos is my gt grandfather and I probably have more information on the whole family that anyone else. I am willing to share the information but would like to know your connection. I do have an idea why the family changed it's surname and I have a history backwards before Syresham where Thacker was previously a family name. I would be happy to hear from you.


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Re: The Thacker/James Family
« Reply #4 on: Monday 09 October 17 14:42 BST (UK) »
Hi Tony's Search!

I am actually researching the family tree on behalf of my friends husband. His line goes through Enos's Brother; Herbert Kirby James Thacker. My friend and her husband would liove to get in touch with you, but they are also wanting a typed up version from me aswell. So are you able to give me the details you have by inboxing me please? I will then pass on your details to my friend and her husband. Thanks, Carly

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Re: The Thacker/James Family
« Reply #5 on: Monday 09 October 17 19:02 BST (UK) »
Carly, I see that I have to have posted 3 messages/replies before I can send a personnel message privately with my email address, so I will put 2 more lots of Thacker information on shortly for that to work, unless there are any other suggestions on how to send a private message ?.   

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Re: The Thacker/James Family
« Reply #6 on: Monday 09 October 17 20:12 BST (UK) »
Hi Tony's search,

I haven't got a clue on how to do that lol! Yeah just send me the details on here, until you can inbox me lol! Thanks, Carly xxx

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Re: The Thacker/James Family
« Reply #7 on: Monday 09 October 17 22:28 BST (UK) »
John James b.1826 Syresham.  M.1848 Jane Norman Kirby b.1827:

 Parents of John were James James b.1799 m.1822 Hannah Thacker bapt. 1805 Ladbroke,Warks:

Parents of James were William James b.5/10/1761 m.28/9/1788  Mary Goodgame  b.?.

 Parents of William were Thomas James b.1720 Oxon  m.1741 Mary Chamberlain b.1721 Merton, Oxon. 

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Re: The Thacker/James Family
« Reply #8 on: Tuesday 10 October 17 11:38 BST (UK) »
Wow thankyou! Do you have anymore information on the thackers/James family please?