• Born: 23 Dec 1797, St. Ervan, Cornwall ¹
• Christened: 31 Dec 1797, St. Ervan, Cornwall ¹
• Married: 11 Sep 1821, St. Issey, Cornwall ¹
• Buried: 17 Jun 1852, St. Issey, Cornwall ²
• Buried: 23 Jun 1852, St. Issey, Cornwall ¹

  Research Notes:

1851 England Census:

Age given: 53 years
Birthplace given: St. Ervan, Cornwall
Dwelling Place: Church Town, St. Issey, Cornwall
Occupation: Carpenter
Status: widowed

Present was nephew Edwin Sheperd (14) of St. Issey, ag. lab.

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John James of Churchtown died aged 55 years (burial record).

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Abstract of the Will of John James of the Parish of St. Issey in the County of Cornwall, Carpenter, written 19 May 1852, proved 12 Jul 1852. ²

Gives to his daughters Betsy Paynter James and Jane Brewer Biddick and their heirs his freehold dwelling at Burges in St. Issey.

Gives £10 to his daughter Emma Catherine James, to be paid to her when she turns twenty-one.

All the rest of his property, goods & chattels he gives to his three daughters Betsey Paynter James, Jane Brewer Biddick wife of William Biddick and Emma Catherine James, share and share alike, appointing them co-executrices of his last will and testament.

Witnesses: Peter Blake, John Shepard

Effects sworn under £100.