The Benton Family of Plaistow, West Ham, EssexJames Benton - Second Son of Benjamin The GrocerJames was born 14 June 1822 at West Ham, Essex, and baptised 21 July 1822 at All Saints Church. We know little about this James. He is listed as married in the 1861 census but is a lodger in 1861 and 1871 so this does not identify his wife or family. James probably died in 1874. 1841 Census: In 1841, James is living with his parents at Black Lion Row, Plaistow.
1851 Census: In the 1851 census, James is aged 28, unmarried and listed as "General Grocery Shop", at Black Lion Row, Plaistow. He has a servant, Charlotte Martindale, aged 15. It would appear that he had taken over his father's grocery shop.
1861 Census: By 1861 James had left the grocer's shop and become a house painter. He was married, but on census night was lodging at 5 Upton Row, Church Street, West Ham.
I have not found his wife, but there is a marriage for a James Benton in West Ham, Sep qtr 1858 4a/43 to Sarah Ann AYLETT. 1871 Census: In 1871 James is a lodger at 10 Warrington St, West Ham, married and aged 47. His occupation is difficult to read.
James is not in the 1881 or 1891 censuses, suggesting he had died sometime after 1871. There is a death index for James Benton at West Ham, Sep 1874 4a/48. The age given for this James of 52 gives year of birth of 1822, the correct year for our James. However I cannot find a wife or children for James. Last updated: 26/04/2010 |
