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Title: Eke, James, b. abt 1831
Post by: GeorgeJen on Monday 01 January 07 05:19 GMT (UK)

Can anyone give me the antecedents of this James Eke? He is recorded in the 1851 Census as the nephew of Aquila Eke, a blacksmith in Drayton, Norfolk. I have Aquila's ancestry tied down fairly well, but I can't find a brother or sister of his with a son James.
Appreciate any help,
George.

Title: Re: Eke, James, b. abt 1831
Post by: Manchester Rambler on Tuesday 30 January 07 13:44 GMT (UK)

I see from later censuses that James married Emily: if funds allow, their marriage cert will show his father's name and occupation:

Marriages Dec 1855 
EKE    James        
WILLIAMSON    Emily
Aylsham 4b 211   

Rambler

Title: Re: Eke, James, b. abt 1831
Post by: Ecneps on Tuesday 30 January 07 15:00 GMT (UK)

Hi George,

a possibility? transcribed as Coke, but I'm sure it's Eke

1841 census - near church, Guestwick  HO107/763/10 fol.2a p.6
Luke Eke 40  Ag Lab
Tabatha 20, Martha 22, Wm. 16, Peter 12, James 10

Barbara