James Critchlow 1870 -1943

Mine worker / quarry man, then general dealer, then fruiterer

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James Critclow & his wife, Fanny Wilson/Critchlow, seated right- the other 2 ladies could possibly be two of their daughters, I doubt one of them being Mary ( Freds wife). The other lady seated would seem to be be about the same age as Fanny, ie born ~ 1875

 

No useful Ancestry Family trees seemingly in 2016. But now, 2019, there is a Cresswell Brown tree, owner Frank Bell, married to a cousin, Linda, of Carol's, the daughter of Edwin Critchlow 1927 . He has James born to a James in Console~1865- this surely wrong: all 3 of father & place & year : but Console actually only ~ 8 k NW of Cheadle

James Critchlow was born 28/1/1870 Cheadle, Staffs, to John Critchlow, brickmaker, mother yet unknown.- dofb from 1939 reg & 1892, 1895 Army records. No record of his birth on Bmd- could he have been born as James X, X being his mother's name??

 

Quarryman, then Miner in Staffordshire until ~1900 when he moved north to Northumberland . Eventually became a fruiterer

No marriages of a John Critchlow in Cheadle 1855-1870

The only births I can find registered are: James H Critchlow born Stoke T Sep 1868, baptism on FMP to James & Emma, or James Critchlow born Dudley Sep 1868 , baptism on FMP to John & Sarah, then appears in Tipton in the censuses OR James H Critchlow born Leek Dec 1871. Felt likely one of the 1868 births, as he marries in 1887 . Also a James Critchlow baptised 24/7/1870, stated birth 7/6/1870, in Manchester cathedral to Charlotte Critchlow- so , as far as I can determine, there was just no registration for this our James!

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1870. James Critchlow was born 28/1/1870 - this from 1939 Register - Cheadle. Parents ?? Could he have been born with a different surname?? And his mother became a Critchlow when he was very young?? But, if so, he should be in 1881C as James Critchlow . & only 2 possibilities there are the 2 1868 lads above! Cannot see any way he would start being a James Critchlow ages 11+.

A John Critchlow marries Sarah Green / Lydia Wheldon Cheadle Dec 1874

Have checked on all the 8 James X registered born Cheadle Mar 1870: Boughey, Brunt, Cope, Fowell , Heath, Redfearn & Smart, and James Wilson Cornes : none of these seem obvious . But a John Critchlow does marry a Caroline Heath Leek Jun 1878

Thought there was always the possibility that his year of birth was incorrect- actual date, 28/1 though is unlikely to be wrong, unless he never knew it! - on the 1939 register and he could be the 1868 registration . But NO, as 1892 Militia Record gives 1870 as his year of birth

1871C. Have searched extensively -again, twice, in May2019- for him and for his father John -Nothing fits

1881C. Have searched extensively -again, twice in May2019- for him and for his father John -Nothing fits

1881, Stoke Schools Admission Book, James, b.17/5/1869, mother Harriett. Felt this was a possibility, but dofb still wrong. Harriett & James Critchlow still have Josiah J Critchlow 1869 with them in 1891C! So this not him, & Josiah J or James Josiah was born Hanley!!

1887. James Critchlow, ~17, marries Jane Sherratt Cheadle Dec 1887. Neither this (nor his 1893) marriage is on FMP, Ancestry or FS in detail- purchased his 1893 m.c (then found it on FMP mistranscribed!!) .- see further on down- to see who his father was- stated to be JOHN Critchlow, brickmaker . Maybe this 1887 m.c. would give a clue as to who James Critchlow was?? - have searched again May 2019 , but not online anywhere!

1888. Gertrude Critchlow born to James & Jane Cheadle Sep 1888 Baptised Hollington, Staffs, on 23/9/1889-FS

1890. His wife, Jane Critchlow, aged 20, dies Cheadle Jun 1890

1891C.James Critchlow, 21, widower, clay digger, is a lodger with the Tower family in Podmore Street, Burslem Cobridge Wolstanton, Staffs

George Tower Head Married Male 58 1833 Stone Merchant Hollington, Staffordshire, England  
Emma Tower Wife Married Female 53 1838 - Alton, Staffordshire, England  
William Tower Son Single Male 19 1872 Clay Digger Hollington, Staffordshire, England  
Bertram Tower Son Single Male 18 1873 Collier Hollington, Staffordshire, England  
Miriam Tower Daughter - Female 15 1876 - Hollington, Staffordshire, England  
James Critchlow Lodger Widower Male 21 1870 Clay Digger Cheadle, Staffordshire, Englan

Also, at Fir Bobs Row, Checkley, Cheadle

James Wibbley Head Married Male 62 1829 Quarry Labourer Cheadle, Staffordshire, England  
Charlotte Wibbley Wife Married Female 45 1846 - Rocester, Staffordshire, England  
Jesse Wibbley Son - Male 10 1881 Scholar Hollington, Staffordshire, England  
Isaac Wibbley Son - Male 11 1880 Scholar Hollington, Staffordshire, England  
Nelly Wibbley Daughter - Female 3 1888 Scholar Hollington, Staffordshire, England  
Gertrude Chritchlow Granddaughter - Female 2 1889 - Hollington, Staffordshire, England

James Webley had married Charlotte Sherratt in 1870 & Gertrude's mother was Jane Sherratt , obviously a daughter of Charlotte. So these 'grandparents' do not help me get back to James Critchlow's parents

1892. Militia Record -FMP .For a James Critchlow, collier, born Cheadle, aged 22 yrs 4 mths on 22/5/1892! - indicating a January 1870 birth -, residing Lightwood, Cheadle, fits nicely. He was working for a Mr Plant, Fenton, Staffs. & is in the Militia until 1895, with the 1895 record showing his wife, Frances Fanny, and the fact that he has 2 children by then .His number 2684. Now know our James was indeed born on 28/1/1870 from the 1939 Register . So, this definitely him- but unfortunately does not have a next of kin on this 1892 record. Does state he is Single [ though actually widowed] and is signing up for 6 years.

1893. James Critchlow, 23, widower, quarryman, marries Frances Fanny Wilson on 5/9/1893 in Cheadle Parish Church . His father was stated to be John Critchlow, brickmaker, hers William Wilson, labourer. Both were living Ashbourn Road . Witnesses were Joseph Powell & Emma Johnson- neither seemingly related . Having purchased this, then found it actually obtainable on FMP as James Crischlow!!

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1895. Militia Record -FMP .For a James Critchlow, collier, born Cheadle, aged 25 yrs 8 mths on 21/8/1895. Moved to the Militia Reserve. His address Ground Hollow, nr Uttoxeter. 4 pages of this record, of which 2 are blank . 5 ft 6 in, grey eyes, brown hair . Wife Frances Fanny, 2 children

1896-1897. Moved to Coal Mines around Shelfield, Staffs Shelfield ~ 10 k SE of Penkridge . Uttoxeter ~ 30 k NE of Penkridge

I have identified the Colliery's at Shelfield, near Walsall and am trying to get images from the coal Board archives-Francis

1900-1901. Moved up to the Northumberland Coal Mines

1901C. James Critchlow, is living 30 Bursnip Road House Row, Essington, Northumberland, with his wife & 4 children

James Critchlow Head Married Male 31 1870 Dirt Remover-below- In Pitt Cheadle, Staffordshire, England  
Fanny Critchlow Wife Married Female 27 1874 - Coppenhall, Staffordshire, England  
Gretrude Critchlow Daughter Single Female 12 1889 School Girl HodengtonStaffordshire, England  
William James Critchlow Son Single Male 5 1896 Boy Hodengton Staffordshire, England  
Elizebeth Florance Critchlow Daughter Single Female 4 1897 - Shelfield Staffordshire, England  
Fredrick George Critchlow Son - Male 1 1900 - Shelfield Staffordshire, England
James Critchlow( Dirt remover )is shown as working below ground,
however the entries for job descriptions coal loaders in the same census have been changed to Hewers, whereas a coal loader (filler) shovelled the coal into tubs and a hewer was the man who hacked the coal of the coalface with a pick ,two completely different jobs .

 

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1) Map section of James residence and place of work re 1901 Census.ie Essington, Staffs.
2)Holly Bank Colliery reconstruction 1920, off Bursnip Road Essington , Staffs
3) Holly Bank Colliery 1897 Essington.( formerly Essington Wood Colliery,)
Holly Bank Colliery Co' Ltd.,was formed in 1891, taking over from the Essington Wood Colliery situated behind the Mitre Inn on Bursnip Road Essington.
From James employment description in the 1901 census, he would have worked on the surface of the mine on the Heapstead, cleaning the build up of coal dust and spillage from the coal trams after leaving the shaft cage before  being discharged by the Tippler onto waiting coal trucks ready to transported by a tramway to coal barges on the Essington Canal network.
This work was usually done by boys or miners that had been invalidated out of the mine, however the Cannock area of the Staffordshire Coalfield was notorious for hiring seasonal short term labour from the Agricultural Community to do this type of Work and was poorly paid!
I'm not surprised he didn't stay here long.
.-thanks to Francis Bell

`1907. Edwin Critchlow was born Morpeth Sep 1907, the 7/7/1907, to James & Fanny

1911C.James Critchlow, is living High Market Place, Ashington, Northumberland, with his wife , Fanny, & 67children in a 4 roomed Tenement. He had been married 17 years, 10 children, 3 had died

James Critchlow Head Married Male Coal Miner Stone Man 41 1870 Cheadle Staffordshire  
Fanny Critchlow Wife Married Female - 37 1874 Stafford Staffordshire  
William Critchlow Son Single Male Coal Miner Driver 16 1895 Hollington Staffordshire  
Lizzie Critchlow Daughter - Female - 14 1897 Sheffield Staffordshire  
Fred Critchlow Son - Male - 11 1900 Sheffield Staffordshire  
Fanny Critchlow Daughter - Female - 9 1902 Essington Staffshire  
Ada Critchlow Daughter - Female - 5 1906 Bill Quay Northumberland  
Edwin Critchlow Son - Male - 4 1907 Ashington Northumberland  
Albert Critchlow Son - Male - 1 1910 Ashington Northumberland

 

1921C.James Critchlow, 51, coal miner below ground{shifter above,with the Ashington Coal Company, is living 94, Maple Street, Ashington, Northumberland with his wife, Frances, 6 children , a daughter in law and a grandchild

James Critchlow
Head
 Male 1870 51 Cheadle, Staffordshire, England Coal Miner Below Ground (Shifter) Labourer Ashington Coal Coy
Frances Fanny Critchlow
Wife
 Female 1874 47 Coppenhall, Staffordshire, England Home Duties -
William James Critchlow
Son
 Male 1896 25 Hollington, Staffordshire, England Coal Miner Hewer Ashington Coal Co Ltd
Margaret Jane Critchlow
Daughter-in-law
 Female 1894 26 Seghill, Northumberland, England Home Duties -
Frederick George Critchlow
Son
 Male 1899 21 Staffordshire, England Striker Blacksmith Ashington Coal Coy
Frances Fanny Critchlow
Daughter
 Female 1902 19 Staffordshire, England Farmworks Agricultural Labourer Mrs S Gray Thirs House Farm
Ada Mary Critchlow
Daughter
 Female 1905 15 Durham, England Agricultural Labourer Farm Work Mr S Gray Third House Farm
Edwin Critchlow
Son
 Male 1907 13 Ashington, Northumberland, England None -
Albert Edward Critchlow
Son
 Male 1910 11 Ashington, Northumberland, England - -
Frances Mary Critchlow
Granddaughter
 Female 1919 1 Ashington, Northumberland, England -

 

: Children of James & Fanny Critchlow

1926. James had ceased to be a miner and was described as a General Dealer on his son's, Edwin's, 1926 m.c.

1937.His wife, Frances Critchlow, 63, dies NorthC Jun 1937

1939 Register. James Critchlow, widower, fruiterer[master] , b. 28/1/1870, is living 4 Allotment Bungalow, North Seaton Road, Ashington

James Critchlow 28 Jan 1870 Male Fruiterer (Master) Widowed

plus9 ( back in 2016)1 officially closed record of another person in the house: but he now (2019) shown as

James Ogilvie 19/1/1925, Male, fruiterer assistant , single

Audrey remembers his shops and of being allowed to help in them .

Audrey told Anne that her Aunt Frances Fanny Critchlow (b1902) had married George Ogilvie (1923) and they had a son Jimmy (James William Ogilvie b 1925). Jimmy later lost his legs at Dunkirk but took over the shop when James Critchlow died.

1943. James W Critchlow, 73, dies NorthC Jun 1943 .Audrey- please write all you remember about him, his wife Fanny, his shops, ...- & PHOTOS . Where does the W come from?. No probate.

 

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