Looking for parents of James Harries, b1819 Milford Haven

[Loves Labours]

I am looking for the parents and any siblings of James Harries born (according to 1851 census) in 1819 at Milford Haven.  By 1851 he had married a lady called Anne and moved to Dowlais, her birth town.  His occupation on the census is Navigator.
I have only recently started the hobby of genealogy, at least I thought it would be a hobby (it is fast becoming an obsession) and any information would be most appreciated.  Also if any one can suggest any useful sites where i can gather information that also would be welcome.
Thank you.

[CaroleW]

Hi and welcome to Rootschat

Looking at the 1851 entry - oldest child was 5

There is this marriage on freebmd   www.freebmd.org.uk

December qtr 1841 Merthyr Tydfil  Volume 26 Page 547 - James Harries and there is Ann Edwards on same page

[CaroleW]

Hi

The 1861 gives a birthyear of 1816 and a birthplace of Dowlais for James and the 1871 shows 1815 Pembroke.  1881 has Pembroke 1818

The births of their first 2 children were not registered (Sarah & James)

You need a copy of one of their childrens birth certs to confirm Ann's maiden name so your best bet is

Births December qtr 1857   
Daniel Benjamin   Harries    Merthyr Tydfil    11a   285

If her maiden name was Edwards - you then need to buy a copy of the 1841 marriage cert to establish James fathers name and occupation as there are several James Harries born Pembrokeshire in the timescale on Family Search

https://familysearch.org/search

[Loves Labours]

Thanks very much for your help Carole.  I will take your advice and investigate the sites you have mentioned.  kind regards

[osprey]

Milford Haven was in the parish of Steynton. There is a baptism for a James Harries 19 May 1818 in Steynton, but that child was buried 30 Oct 1818

https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KCB1-3SG

http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/wal/PEM/MilfordHaven/

[Loves Labours]

Appreciate you having a look Osprey.  Regards