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James Henry Nessworthy

Male 1875 - 1953  (77 years)


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  • Name James Henry Nessworthy 
    Relationshipwith George William Craxford
    Residence 1875  32, Heron Street, South Shields, Tyne and Wear Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Born 17 Feb 1875  South Shields, Tyne and Wear Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    • Birth certificate: James Henry Nessworthy born 17 February 1875. Father: Matthew Nessworthy (seaman). Mother: Mary Nessworthy formerly Bainbridge; living at 32 Heron Street, Westoe, South Shields.
    Gender Male 
    Residence 1881  (190), Wellington Street, South Shields, Tyne and Wear Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Residence 1891  19, Wellington Street, South Shields, Tyne and Wear Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Residence 1896  25, Dock Street, South Shields, Tyne and Wear Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Occupation 1896 
    Bricklayer 
    Residence 1901  14, Ladies Walk, South Shields, Tyne and Wear Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Residence 1902  12, Ladies Walk, South Shields, Tyne and Wear Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Occupation 1910 
    Fisherman 
    Residence 1911  14, Heugh Street, South Shields, Tyne and Wear Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Died 1953  South Shields, Tyne and Wear Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Person ID I7304  Extended Craxford Family | Judith's maternal branch in the Craxford tree
    Last Modified 12 Oct 2014 

    Father Matthew Nosworthy,   b. 16 Jul 1819, Staverton, Devon Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Feb 1903, South Shields Union Workhouse, South Shields, Tyne and Wear Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 83 years) 
    Mother Mary Bainbridge,   b. Abt 1836, South Shields, Tyne and Wear Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 7 Aug 1895, South Shields, Tyne and Wear Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 59 years) 
    Married 27 Apr 1867  St Mary's Church, Tyne Dock, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Matthew Nesworthy (widower), residing in South Shields, Master Mariner, to Mary Meach (widow), both of full age, 27 April 1867 at St. Mary's Parish Church, South Shields. Matthew's father: Thomas Nesworthy, deceased; Mary's father: Henry Bainbridge, deceased. Witnesses to the marriage were Mary Jane Ridley who made her mark, and Robert [illegible]. They were married by J.J. Taylor at the Parish Church of Saint Mary, South Shields.
    Witnesses Robert Ramsdale; Mary Jane Ridley 
    BMD Certificates
    MC: Nessworthy, Matthew (1867) and Mary Meech
    MC: Nessworthy, Matthew (1867) and Mary Meech
    We note that this is the second marriage of both partners
    Census Returns
    RG: Nosworthy, Matthew (1871) and family
    RG: Nosworthy, Matthew (1871) and family
    1871 Matthew Nesworthy is living with his second wife Mary Bainbridge and family in Heron Street. The census return which indexes the family as Neswerthy shows the address to be adjacent to Dairy Lane. Although not numbered it is probably No.32. On this occasion Matthew's birth place is registered in London.
    Nesworthy Matthew M Head 40 Captain   Middlesex, London
    Nesworthy Mary M Wife 35 Durham, So Shields
    Nesworthy John S Son 15 Durham, So Shields
    Nesworthy Mary S Dau 11 Durham, So Shields
    Nesworthy Thomas S Son 10 Durham, So Shields
    Nesworthy Ambrose S Son 7 Durham, So Shields
    Nesworthy Charles S Son 5 Durham, So Shields
    Nesworthy Jane A S Dau 6mo Durham, So Shields
    England Census RG10/3057 South Shields Westoe 59 39
    RG: Nesworthy, Mary (1891) and family
    RG: Nesworthy, Mary (1891) and family
    1891. Part of the census return (Mary appears at the bottom of the previous page). There is no mention of Matthew who is presumably at sea. Also on this page is the family of Elizabeth Nesworthy (Oliver). Elizabeth's husband Robert was Matthew's son by his first wife Mary Ridley.
    Nesworthy Mary    M Wife 59             Durham, South Shields
    Nesworthy Grace S Dau 19 Durham, South Shields
    Nesworthy Mary E S Dau 19 Durham, South Shields
    Nesworthy James H S Son 16 Durham, South Shields
    English Census RG12/4154 South Shields, Westoe 77 23
    Family ID F7097  Group Sheet,  Family chart

    Family Isabella Addison,   b. Abt 1874, South Shields, Tyne and Wear Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1936, South Shields, Tyne and Wear Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 62 years) 
    Married 24 Jun 1896  St Mary's Church, Tyne Dock, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    • Marriage solemnized at the parish church in the Parish of Saint Mary, South Shields, Durham, on 24 June 1896. James Henry Nesworthy, age 22, bachelor, bricklayer, living at 25 Dock St. Father: Matthew Nesworthy, mariner. Isabella Addison, age 22, spinster, living at 25 Dock St. Father: George Addison, mariner. Married after banns, by George L. King, Vicar. Witnesses: Mary Carr and William Gardener.
    Children 
     1. Jenny Gardner Nessworthy,   b. 16 Oct 1896, South Shields, Tyne and Wear Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     2. James Henry Nessworthy,   b. 1898, South Shields, Tyne and Wear Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1968, South Shields, Tyne and Wear Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 70 years)
     3. Meldrum Addison Nessworthy,   b. 1900, South Shields, Tyne and Wear Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 22 Oct 1911, South Shields, Tyne and Wear Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 11 years)
     4. William Alder Nessworthy,   b. 5 Apr 1902, South Shields, Tyne and Wear Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1974, South Shields, Tyne and Wear Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 71 years)
     5. Stephen Addison Nessworthy,   b. 11 May 1904, South Shields, Tyne and Wear Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1974, Durham, County Durham Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 69 years)
     6. George Addison Nessworthy,   b. 19 May 1906, South Shields, Tyne and Wear Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1982, Durham, County Durham Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 75 years)
     7. Isabella Addison Nessworthy,   b. 1908, South Shields, Tyne and Wear Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 19 Nov 1913, South Shields, Tyne and Wear Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 5 years)
     8. John Brown Nessworthy,   b. 9 Sep 1910, South Shields, Tyne and Wear Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     9. Septimus Nessworthy,   b. 1913, South Shields, Tyne and Wear Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Abt 1942, Durham, County Durham Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 29 years)
     10. Isabella A. Nessworthy,   b. 1915, South Shields, Tyne and Wear Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1958, Tyne and Wear Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 43 years)
    BMD Certificates
    MC: Nessworthy, James Henry (1896) and Isabella Addison
    MC: Nessworthy, James Henry (1896) and Isabella Addison
    James was the youngest of the children of Matthew Nosworthy and Mary Bainbridge
    Last Modified 29 Jan 2007 
    Family ID F7019  Group Sheet,  Family chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1875 - 32, Heron Street, South Shields, Tyne and Wear Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 17 Feb 1875 - South Shields, Tyne And Wear Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1891 - 19, Wellington Street, South Shields, Tyne and Wear Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1896 - 25, Dock Street, South Shields, Tyne and Wear Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1901 - 14, Ladies Walk, South Shields, Tyne and Wear Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 1953 - South Shields, Tyne And Wear Link to Google Earth
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  • BMD Certificates
    BC: Nessworthy, James Henry (1875)
    BC: Nessworthy, James Henry (1875)
    Son of Matthew and Mary Nessworthy

  • Sources 
    1. [S4] England and Wales, Civil Registration Index: 1837-1983, South Shields 10a 777 (JFM 1875) (Reliability: 3).

    2. [S34] 1881 English Census, South Shields RG11/5012 38 (Reliability: 3).

    3. [S284] 1911 England Census, Durham South Shields RG14PN30261 RG78PN1745A RD556 SD1 ED2 SN281 (Reliability: 4).

    4. [S4] England and Wales, Civil Registration Index: 1837-1983, South Shields 1a 798 (AMJ 1953) (Reliability: 3).

    5. [S4] England and Wales, Civil Registration Index: 1837-1983, S Shields 10a 1182 (AMJ 1896) (Reliability: 3).


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