*Completed*James P MAJOR of New York

[Philcandy]

Hi Phil:

You are quite welcome.

You may already know where James Major and Charlotte are buried, but in case you don't:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi

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This is a real bonus, Lisa. Thank you.

Imagine finding a photo of the grave with their actual birthdates on it as well!

Many thanks

Phil

[Philcandy]

Hi Phil:

I was looking for the family as merchants.  I do remember seeing engravers.  I saw the following last night, but didn't read all of the names, since his occupation was engraver.

1850 Williamsburg, Kings County, NY
James P Major, age 32, born in England, Engraver.
Mary, age 10, Frances age 5.
Richard, age 24, born England, Engraver.
Maria, age 22, born England.
Sarah age 1.
All children born New York.
Also included with this group was Henry? Thrush, age 22, Printer, born England.

I have managed to find that Henry THRUSH was a cousin of James MAJOR.  His mother - Ann - was a sister to James's father - Richard - so this census entry ties the two families together very neatly.

Thanks for helping me to solve this challenge.

Kind regards

Phil