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James HAMBLING

James HAMBLING

Male 1814 - 1900  (86 years)    Has 73 ancestors and 28 descendants in this family tree.


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  • Name James HAMBLING 
    Relationshipwith Teresa Ann GOATHAM
    Born 1814  Blackawton, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location 
    Baptised 22 Feb 1814  St. Michael’s Church, Blackawton, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Occupation From 1851 to 1900  Stoke Fleming, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location 
    • James was recorded as a carpenter, based in Stoke Fleming, on the  1851, 1861 and 1881 censuses and as a Master Carpenter on his death certificate (1900).
      The 1891 census describes him as a builder.
      Slater's Directory of 1852-3 lists "Hambling, James, Stoke Fleming" in the "Carpenters & Joiner" section for Dartmouth.
      A similar entry appeared in Kelly's Directory for 1893, part 2 in the "Devonshire Trades Directory" (p.817), in the carpenters section - "Hambling, J. Stoke Fleming, Dartmouth"
    Occupation 1851  Stoke Fleming, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location 
    Grocer 
    • The 1851 census described James as a grocer as well as a carpenter
    Civic duty 1891  Stoke Fleming, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location 
    Overseer 
    • At the Kingsbridge Petty Sessions in April 1891 the Overseers were appointed, including "Mr James Hambling", along with R H Davis, for Stoke Fleming.
    Buried 1900  St. Peter’s Church, Stoke Fleming, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location 
    Died 16 Jan 1900  Stoke Fleming, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location 
    • Died of senile decay (1 year).
      Death registered by his grandson, Charles H Hambling, present at the death.
      GRO ref: Hambling, James q1 1900 aged 85 Kingsbridge RD 5b 163
    Death certificate for James Hambling (b 1814)    		 Death certificate for James Hambling (b 1814)
    Probate 10 Feb 1900  Exeter, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location 
    Calendar entry 
    • "Hambling James of Stokefleming Devonshire retired carpenter died 16 January 1900 Probate Exeter 10 February to James Bartlett Hambling carpenter Effects £1296 14s. 11d."
    Siblings 6 brothers and 5 sisters 
    Patriarch & Matriarch
    John HAMBLING,   b. Est 1654,   d. Nov 1732, Berry Pomeroy, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 78 years)  (3 x Great Grandfather) 
    Johane BASTARD,   b. Est 1628,   d. Yes, date unknown  (4 x Great Grandmother) 
    Notes 
    • living in Stoke Village (1851, 1861); living in Fore Street, Stoke F 1871 & 1881 in Whites directory (1890) under 'carpenters & joiner' - "Hambling, James, Stoke Fleming, Dartmouth"

      In 1881 the census entry is between the Green Dragon and "White House" - I suspect this is the cottage, now part of the Green Dragon, later lived in by his son JBH.
    Person ID I38  All | Teresa's direct ancestors
    Last Modified 28 Jul 2023 

    Father Clerk William Bartlett HAMBLING,   b. 1787, Blackawton, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location,   d. 24 Feb 1864, Blackawton, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location  (Age 77 years) 
    Mother Elizabeth BAKER,   b. Abt 1794, Blackawton, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 Nov 1880, Blackawton, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 86 years) 
    Married 14 Jan 1812  St. Michael’s Church, Blackawton, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location 
    • both signed, James Hambling witnessed
    Family ID F22  Family Group Page  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Elizabeth TRANT,   b. 1812, Stoke Fleming, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Sep 1872, Stoke Fleming, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location  (Age 60 years) 
    Banns of marriage 4 Sep 1842 to 18 Sep 1842  St. Peter’s Church, Stoke Fleming, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location 
    • "[Page 48] The Year 1842-3
      (No. 95) Banns of Marriage between
      James Hamblyn a Sojourner
      in this Parish, Bachelor
      and Elizabeth Trant, of this Parish
      Spinster
      1st Time, Sunday, 4 Sepr. by Arthur Farwell
      2nd Time, Sunday, 11 Sepr by Arthur Farwell
      3rd Time, Sunday, 18 Sept. by Arthur Farwell"
    Married 28 Sep 1842  St. Peter’s Church, Stoke Fleming, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location 
    • GRO ref: Hambling, James to Trant, Elizabeth q3 1842 Kingsbridge RD 9 385
      "James Hambling, of full age, Bachelor, Carpenter, residence: Stokefleming, father: William B. Hambling, Blacksmith to
      Elizabeth Trant, of full age, Spinster, of no occupation, residence: Stokefleming, father: William Trant, Carpenter
      after Banns, by Arthur Farwell, Rector
      between { James Hambling, Elizabeth Trant [both signed]
      in the Presence of { William Trant, Ann Ford Trant"
    Children 2 children 
    Last Modified 14 Jul 2022 
    Family ID F21  Family Group Page  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Ann Jarvis LAMBLE,   b. 23 Jul 1822, Rickham, East Portlemouth, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location,   d. 6 Jun 1897  (Age 74 years) 
    Other Partners: John MORTIMORE  m. 22 Nov 1854 
    Married 11 Mar 1876  Holy Trinity Church, Plymouth, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location 
    • GRO ref: q1 1876 Plymouth RD 5b 436
      Actual date and place from PR entry (image on FMP, viewed 17 Aug 2015)
      Shows both were of full age, James Hambling a Widower, Builder, resident Stoke Fleming, father's name William Bartlett Hamlin, father a Gun Maker'
      Ann Jervis [sic - not as she signed] Mortimore, a Widow, no occupation given, resident Trinity Parish, father John Lamble, father a Sailor.
      Married by License, by Hegry A B Moorhouse Curate
      both signed (James Hambling, Ann Jarvis Mortimore),
      witnesses James Cranch, Maria Issell (both signed)
    Last Modified 11 Sep 2020 
    Family ID F158  Family Group Page  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map Click to hide
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 1814 - Blackawton, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location Link to Google Earth (if installed; see link below to install)
    Link to Google MapsBaptised - 22 Feb 1814 - St. Michael’s Church, Blackawton, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location Link to Google Earth (if installed; see link below to install)
    Link to Google MapsChild - William Trant HAMBLING - Dec Q 1842 - Stoke Fleming, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location Link to Google Earth (if installed; see link below to install)
    Link to Google MapsBanns of marriage - 4 Sep 1842 to 18 Sep 1842 - St. Peter’s Church, Stoke Fleming, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location Link to Google Earth (if installed; see link below to install)
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 28 Sep 1842 - St. Peter’s Church, Stoke Fleming, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location Link to Google Earth (if installed; see link below to install)
    Link to Google MapsChild - James Bartlett HAMBLING - 20 Jan 1849 - Stoke Fleming, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location Link to Google Earth (if installed; see link below to install)
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - From 1851 to 1900 - Stoke Fleming, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location Link to Google Earth (if installed; see link below to install)
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Grocer - 1851 - Stoke Fleming, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location Link to Google Earth (if installed; see link below to install)
    Link to Google MapsCivic duty - Overseer - 1891 - Stoke Fleming, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location Link to Google Earth (if installed; see link below to install)
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 1900 - St. Peter’s Church, Stoke Fleming, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location Link to Google Earth (if installed; see link below to install)
    Link to Google MapsDied - 16 Jan 1900 - Stoke Fleming, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location Link to Google Earth (if installed; see link below to install)
    Link to Google MapsProbate - Calendar entry - 10 Feb 1900 - Exeter, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location Link to Google Earth (if installed; see link below to install)
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  • Wills (transcripts)
    The will of James Hambling (c. 1762 - 1837)     		The will of James' grandfather, another James Hambling
    James left his grandson "my little turning lathe" - James junior being a carpenter was presumably the one who would find this most useful.

    James junior was also left, together with his mother and his sister Mary his grandfather's household furniture, to be divided equally between them - all except for one bed, left to another grandchild.

    Aged about 23 when his grandfather wrote his will, he had probably completed his apprenticeship, but was living in the household of an older carpenter, his…
    The will of William Bartlett Hambling    		The will of William Bartlett Hambling
    (a 4 x great grandfather of mine)