James Ro(d)ger Ownsworth

[trish1120]

I had a look around for James Snr but with no luck matching occp 1871 Census.
I tried Onsworth/Unsworth/Ainsworth etc.

[Gan Yam]

The address on his birth certificate, although gives Wetheral, the actual address appears to be in Cotehill, close to the railway viaduct.  This is on the Settle to Carlisle line, which didn't open to passengers until 1876 and was owned then by Midland Railway, so James snr may have been employed in its construction - just wondered if any records survive for Midland Railway employees from this time?

[BW252]

Gan Yam

thanks for that - have just found that 1871 address for Norah and family is Kirkby Thore which is about 25 miles from Wetheral.   Another place named as his birth is Armathwaite which is between the two.    I would imagine James as a railway labourer would have moved about quite a bit

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[Jentaff]

Hi JRs Mother is my great grandmother, if you are interested I have a photo of her to share..