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Tobacconist

George married Mary Lee Slade in Jun 1896 in Newton Abbot, Devon. Mary (daughter of James Slade and Elizabeth Emberley) was born in Mar 1866 in Torquay, Devon, England; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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of Torquay, Devon

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Set up in business in Torquay 1.11.1863 - still in business 50 years later .
Tobacconists business was first in Fleet Street, then in the Strand
Owned a second shop on Victoria Parade managed by his son George. He was the first tobacconist in Torquay.
Sang at eight in Egham choir. Won a place in St George's Chapel Choir at Windsor.
Sang beneath Queen Victoria's window on her birthdays, and at Queen Adelaide's funeral
Solo tenor in Holy Trinity and St Peter's in Manchester and Manchester Cathedral. Sang in Sir Charles Halle's concerts.
Was in St Luke's choir when he went to Torquay. His four sons were also in the choir.
After ten years transferred to Upton Church. In 1881 transferred to St John's church choir. This continued until at least 1913.
Also sold fireworks.

Occupation 1: 1914, 1a The Strand and Victoria Parade, Torquay; Tobacconist
Occupation 2: 1861, Oswestry, Shropshire; Clerk (Oswestry and Newtown Rail)
Occupation 3: 1871, Torquay, Devon; Tobacconist
Occupation 4: 1881, Torquay, Devon; Tobacconist
Occupation 5: 1890, Douglas, James and Son, tobacconists, 8A Victoria Parade and 1A Strand
Occupation 6: 1891, Torquay, Devon; Tobacconist
Occupation 7: 1893, 1a The Strand, Torquay, Devon & 8a Victoria Parade, Torquay, Devon; Tobacconist
Occupation 8: 1901, Torquay, Devon; Tobacconist

James married Emily Ann Harris on 16 Apr 1862 in Weybridge, Surrey. Emily was born in Oct 1838 in Weybridge, Surrey; died in Jun 1911 in Torquay, Devon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Occupation: 1861, Fundholder

James + Elizabeth Emberley. Elizabeth was born before 1866; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1856 recorded as tenant of Her Majesty- house shop and garden - per Egham Museum
Occupation 1: 1837, Egham, Surrey; Watchmaker
Occupation 2: 1839, Egham; Watch and Clock Maker
Occupation 3: 1841, Egham, Surrey; Watchmaker
Occupation 4: 1845, Egham, Surrey; Watchmaker and Registrar of B D M
Occupation 5: 1851, Egham, Surrey; Watchmaker
Occupation 6: 1853, Defaulting Rate Collector
Occupation 7: 1855, Egham, Surrey; Watchmaker and Registrar of B D M
Occupation 8: 1861, Egham, Surrey; Watch & Clock Maker
Occupation 9: 1867, Egham, Surrey; Watchmaker and Registrar of B D M
Occupation 10: 1871, Egham, Surrey; Watchmr and registrar of B D & M
Residence 1: 1861, High St., Egham, Surrey, England
Residence 2: 1841, High Street, Egham, Surrey, England
Residence 3: 1851, 14 High St., Egham, Surrey, England
Residence 4: 1871, High St., Egham, Surrey, England

James married Martha Anne Boyce on 25 Dec 1833 in St Marylebone, London. Martha (daughter of George Boyce and Martha Pierce) was born on 4 May 1813 in Egham, Surrey, England; died on 29 Sep 1880 in Windsor, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Residence 1: 1861, High St., Egham, Surrey, England
Residence 2: 1841, High Street, Egham, Surrey, England
Residence 3: 1851, 14 High St., Egham, Surrey, England
Residence 4: 1871, High St., Egham, Surrey, England