James Claphan Lowrey
born April 1825–April 1826
  in Rainton, Co. Durham
died very roughly 1895

1841 census: living in St Giles, with parents and siblings. Surname spelt 'Lowery'. Age is 15, born in county, and profession is miner.

1850: name is given as 'James Claphan Lowery' on marriage certificate, where he is a bachelor of 'full age' (i.e. over 21), living in Broomside, and working as a collier.

1851 census: living on Broomside Lane, St Giles, with wife. Age is 25, place of birth is Rainton, and profession is Pitman.

1851: On Margaret's birth certificate: living at Broomside, St Giles, and occupation is 'Pitman'.

1861 census: living at New Winning, Sherburn, with wife and children. Age is 35, place of birth is Rainton, and profession is Coal Miner.

1871 census: living at Sherburn Station, with wife and children. Surname spelt 'Lowery'. Age is 45, place of birth is Rainton, and profession is Coal Miner.

1874: Present at marriage of daughter Margaret Fenwick, where profession is given as Coal Miner.

1881 census: living at Station Cottages, Sherburn, with wife, nephew Frederick Fenwick, and a boarder (Thomas Hall). Surname spelt 'Lowery'. Age is 55, place of birth is Rainton, and profession is 'Deputy In Coal Mine'.

1891 census: living at Sherburn Station, with wife, granddaughter Elizabeth Atkinson, and a boarder (James W. Dixon). Surname spelt 'Lowery'. Age is 65, place of birth is 'Renton', and profession is 'Coal Miner'.