James Schofield

#121, (15 January 1859 - 11 March 1934)
Pedigree
James Schofield
(c.1912)
Father*Reuben Schofield1,2,3,4 b. 28 Jun 1833, d. 2 May 1897
Mother*Judith Atkinson1 b. c 1836, d. 26 May 1914
RelationshipGreat-grandfather of Tony Collins
ChartsAncestor Chart for Tony
Descendent Chart for James Schofield
Descendent Chart for John Clegg
AFN* Record number at FamilySearch.com is G2HQ-LRL. 
Birth*15 Jan 1859 James Schofield was born at Waterside, Colne, Lancashire, England.2,3,1,4,5,6,7,8,9 
Birth Reg23 Jan 1859 His birth was registered by Judith Atkinson, his mother, in Burnley.1 
Census 1861
(Family)		7 Apr 1861 The 1861 UK Census enumerated James Schofield as being son of Reuben Schofield, Head of the household at Waterside, Colne, Lancashire, England. Others resident include Judith Schofield, Sarah Schofield, Elizabeth Schofield, Robinson Schofield and William Dobson.2 
Occupation2 Apr 1871 James Schofield was a scholar.3  
Census 1871
(Family)		2 Apr 1871 The 1871 UK Census enumerated James Schofield as being (an unknown value) of Reuben Schofield, Head of the household at Shackletons Building, Colne, Lancashire, England. Others resident include Judith Schofield, Elizabeth Schofield, Robinson Schofield, Martha Schofield, Margaret Jane Schofield, Reuben Schofield and Joseph Schofield.3 
Occupation26 Feb 1881 James Schofield was a tailor.4  
Residence*26 Feb 1881 He lived at Colne Lane, Colne, Lancashire, England.4 
Marriage*26 Feb 1881 He married Alice Clegg, daughter of John Clegg and Grace Hartley, at St Bartholomew's Church, Colne, Lancashire, England. The marriage was solemnised by John Bernard McGovern.4,5,10,6,7,8,11 
Occupation3 Apr 1881 James Schofield was a tailor.5  
Census 1881*3 Apr 1881 The 1881 UK Census enumerated James Schofield as Head of household. Others resident include Alice Schofield.5 
Occupation23 May 1889 James Schofield was a tailor (journeyman.)10  
Residence*23 May 1889 James Schofield and Alice Clegg lived at 78 Colne Lane, Colne, Lancashire, England.10 
Occupation*5 Apr 1891 James Schofield was a tailor.12  
Census 1891*5 Apr 1891 The 1891 UK Census enumerated James Schofield as Head of household. Others resident include Alice Schofield, Phoebe Schofield, Minnie Schofield, Robinson Schofield and Beatrice Schofield.6 
Occupation31 Mar 1901 James Schofield was a journeyman tailor.7  
Census 1901*31 Mar 1901 The 1901 UK Census enumerated James Schofield as Head of household at 108 Colne Lane, Colne, Lancashire, England.. Others resident include Minnie Schofield, Robinson Schofield, Beatrice Schofield, Sarah Schofield and James Herman Schofield.7 
Census 1911*2 Apr 1911 The 1911 UK Census enumerated James Schofield as Head of household at 59 Colne Lane, Colne, Lancashire, England. Others resident include Alice Schofield, Robinson Schofield, James Herman Schofield, Phoebe Schofield, Minnie Schofield, Beatrice Schofield and Sarah Schofield The dwelling was recorded as having 5 rooms.8 
Occupation2 Apr 1911 James Schofield was a tailor journeyman.8  
Num Child* The 1911 UK Census recorded that 6 children had been born to James and Alice by that date, and that none of them were already deceased.8 
Marriage
(Witness)		22 Apr 1916 James Schofield officially Witnessed the marriage of Alfred Burrell and Beatrice Schofield at Parish Church, Colne, Lancashire, England.13,14,15,11,16,17 
Occupation22 Apr 1916 James Schofield was a tailor.13  
Death*11 Mar 1934 He died at 59 Colne Lane, Colne, Lancashire, England, aged 75. Cause of death was recorded as "Carcinoma of descending colon (no PM)".9 
Death Reg12 Mar 1934 His death was registered by James Herman Schofield, his son, in Burnley.9 

Family

Alice Clegg (5 Sep 1858 - )
Children
Last Edited6 Nov 2025

Citations

  1. [S21] PRO Cert : B: 1859/1: Burnley 8e,199,29. Cert/transcript held
  2. [S41] FreeCen : C: 1861: RG9,3080,104,30 sch:146.Cert/transcript held
  3. [S41] FreeCen : C: 1871: RG10,4157,143,3 sch:15.Cert/transcript held
  4. [S21] PRO Cert : M: 1881/1: Burnley,8e,263,48. Cert/transcript held
  5. [S41] FreeCen : C: 1881: RG11,4164,15,24 sch:105.Cert/transcript held
  6. [S41] FreeCen : C: 1891: RG12,3381,84,25 sch:174.Cert/transcript held
  7. [S41] FreeCen : C: 1901: RG13,3885,20,1 sch:4.Cert/transcript held
  8. [S41] FreeCen : C: 1911: RG14,24914,472/5,2 sch:257.Cert/transcript held
  9. [S21] PRO Cert : D: 1934/1: Burnley 8e,339,13. Cert/transcript held
  10. [S21] PRO Cert : B: 1889/2: Burnley 8e,319,346. Cert/transcript held
  11. [S11] NRS Certs : D: 1972: Burntisland (423), 17. Cert/transcript held
  12. [S41] FreeCen : C: 1891: RG12,3381,84,25 sch:174.Cert/transcript held
  13. [S21] PRO Cert : M: 1916/2: Burnley 8e,356,271. Cert/transcript held
  14. [S21] PRO Cert : B: 1923/1: Conway 11b,714,79. Cert/transcript held
  15. [S21] PRO Cert : B: 1924/1: Conway 11b,717,355. Cert/transcript held
  16. [S11] NRS Certs : D: 1995: Kirkcaldy (421),756. Cert/transcript held
  17. [S64] MyHeritage : C: 1921: Colne, RG15 27929,623 sch:133 Transcribed from MyHeritage website, no photocopy available.