1901 - James Heap

[Gerry]

Lancashire BMDs record the marriage of James Heap and Margaret Eaves in 1893 in St Peter's Church Fleetwood.

James is thought to have been born about 1867,  his father's names was Henry, a weaver, but where James was born is unknown.    Nothing more is known about Margaret.

James and Margaret have not been found in 1901 so where are they hiding?    Lancs BMD records support the births of Robert 1894, William 1896, James 1898 and Alice in 1900 - all in Fleetwood.

Grateful for help in finding more about James

[kerry1212]

hi gerry,

i found a james heap married to a margaret in 1901 in burnley lancashire it says he was born about 1875 it says margaret was born in scotland in 1874 there is a mary fittzpatrick living with them who was born in 1865 in ireland says she is a visitor james occupation is a railway clerk .

hope this helps 

[lancsann]

lancashire opc gives Margaret Eaves father as Robert Eaves, a labourer

there is a baptism on the same site for a Margaret Eaves with father Robert a labourer & mother Isabella - 1 Oct 1872 St Peter, Fleetwood, Lancashire, England

which would fit with Margaret age 20 on her marriage in Feb 1893

[mosiefish]

Hi Gerry,

Margaret is listed as married but is head of the household on the 1901 census.

28 Cop Lane, Fleetwood

Margaret Heap, Head, Mar, 28
Robert H, Son, 7
William, Son, 5
James, Son, 3
Alice Daur, 1

All born Fleetwood

Regards,
Mo
PS I think her brother Samuel Eaves is living next door.

[lancsann]

on the 1901 census there is a Margaret heap b 1873  in Fleetwood, living in Fleetwood but no spouse is listed. I do not have any access to look at further members of the household

[mosiefish]

Hi Gerry,

At a later date sons Robert and William and another son Joe aged 3 appear to be living with their Uncle William Heap aged 48 and family in Failsworth.  Uncle William was born Belmont. 

I have a feeling this is William in the 1871 census:

5 Callans Yd, Newton, Manchester

HENRY Heap, Head, Wid, 42, Cotton Power Loom Weaver, Lancs Manchester
WILLIAM Heap, Son, 7, Scholar, Lancs Belmont nr Bolton
JAMES Heap, Son, 5, Scholar,  Lancs Cla?ytins (Guess at Clayton) Man? 

Really bad image sorry.

Regards,
Mo

[Gerry]

Thanks everyone for your very helpful replies and for Mo going "that extra mile" after 1901 and finding the children living in Failsworth.

In 1901 Margaret is recorded as 'Head'  and James Heap has not been found.    I understand James died (but not sure when), Margaret remarried (when and who to is unknown)and the children were shipped off to Failsworth -hence Mo's finding is very helpful.

Thanks again and a very Happy New Year

[Mr. MIGKY]

Might not be related but there a a few Eaves men Fleetwood/Blackpool  WW1 records on line if you can make any connections?
Migky

[Gerry]

Thanks for your interest Migky.    I will follow up and see what can be found.