James Quelch

c1786-1867

James was baptised in 1786 in Lambourn, Berkshire, the son of John and Susan(nah) Quelch (nee Frances) who were married on the 21^st November 1785 at St Michael and All Angels Lambourn.

James married Charlotte Davis Lloyd on the 13^th April 1830 at St George Hanover Square London.

They had the following four children baptised in Lambourn:

William 5^th October 1832

Francis 1^st July 1836

Edward born 8^th January 1839 

Charlotte Anne 13^th July 1845 (died in 1846, buried 30^th May at St Michael and All Angels Lambourn)

James was recorded as a Veterinary Surgeon on all four baptism records, he was also recorded as a Veterinary Surgeon on the 1851 and 1861 census records.

In 1841 the family were recorded living in Oxford Street, Lambourn, Berkshire.

By 1851 James (62) was living in Northbrook Cottage, Newbury with Charlotte (43) a Governess and their three sons, William (18), Francis (15) and Edward (12).

The 1861 census records James (74) living in Simmon’s Yard, Newbury with Charlotte (57) a Schoolmistress and Edward (22) a Clerk.

James died aged 80 on the 21^st January 1867, he was laid to rest in the Newtown Road Cemetery on the 26^th January.

In 1871 Charlotte (64) was recorded as a Schoolmistress, living at 11 Carnarvon Terrace, Newbury. Her son William (38), an Unemployed Accountant was recorded living with her.

Charlotte died aged 71 on the 14^th September 1878, she was laid to rest in the Newtown Road Cemetery on the 20^th September.

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