James Read 1891 where is he

[jackstaff]

I am trying to find my ancestor James Read for the 1891 census. His wife and children aare staying with her parents in Bicester. James was born in weston on the green and in 1881 he is living with his mother in Wendlebury. He is not with her in 1891. In 1890 a child is born in Bicester, in 1892 one is born in Deveonport. They move to Derby by 1898. In Derby he is a Railway Drayman but I have no idea what he was doing in Devonport. I cannot find him anywhere in 1891.
In 1881 the surname is spelt Reede but it changes to Read after that for all the famil including hia mother. I don't have a clus where to look any suggestions would be gratefully received. I have no idea if he is still in Oxfordshire that is why I am trying this first before Devon.
 

[groom]

Hi

Can you give us James's date of birth and the names of his mother and wife please.

Jan

[keyboard86]

Hi for guidance, in 1881 aged 15 RG11/1506/33/20
Keyboard86

[heywood]

In 1891, his wife Mary E and children James W and Elizabeth are with her parents, the Baughan family in Bicester.

I can't see James anywhere. Perhaps there is a naval connection. The birth certificate of Mary G E Read in Devonport may offer clues.

heywood

[jackstaff]

Thanks for all your replies.  I shall have to get the birth certificate.

[heywood]

Good luck with the certificate 

heywood

[Marmaduke 123]

James Read born c.1866 Weston on the Green joined the Royal Artillery on 13 July 1887, aged 21.

Anne

[keyboard86]

Hi again, thanks Anne for the clue re James's service career, here is a potted history of his time in the Army:-

Attestation Date 13th July 1887 Age 20 years 11 months
Regimental No: 61795
Regiment Royal Artillery
Position Gunner
Height 5' 6 " Chest 36" Complexion Fresh Eyes Grey Hair Brown
Religious Denomination Church of England

Conduct Exemplary, Good Conduct Badges 2
Service Expired 13th July 1894, Extended Service to 12 years with Colours
Authority 9th April 1894, Posted 11th October 1894

Re-Engaged 17th June 1899, Discharged 12th July 1903

Cannot read first line of Service, but this is viewable:-

Barbados 30th November 1887 to 4th April 1890
Halifax Nova Scotia 5th April 1890 to 2nd April 1892
Home 3rd April 1892 to 12th July 1903

Next of Kin Mother, Susannah/Wendlebury, Elder Bros: Thomas/Nr Bicester.
Keyboard86

[bucksboy]

Hi Jack.

James Read was baptised - Weston on the Green -  30th  July 1866 - Son of  Sussanah Read(Widow).


In the 1861 census.(RG9; Piece: 898; Folio: 28; Page: 5) daughter Elizabeth Reed was born c1853.  Weston on the Green.    Baptised  Weston 0n the Green - 6th Jun 1852.  Daughter of David & Sussanah Read.

Son Thomas Reed was born c1850 - Weston on the green.   Baptised  8th July 1849 - Weston on the green.   Son of David & Susan Reed.


Steve.


Taken from OxFHS Pr Disc - OXF-BIC01