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James Fenton
born April 1842–April 1844
  in Wingate, Co. Durham
died very roughly 1913

1864: a 21 year old coal miner, living in Pittington, at the time of his marriage.

1871 census: Living at Short Row, Colliery Row, Houghton-le-Spring with wife and children. Age is 27, place of birth is Wingate, and occupation is coal miner.

1881 census: Living on Front Street, Leadgate with wife and children. Age is 37, place of birth is Wingate, and occupation is coal miner. Surname wrongly taken down as Felton.

1888: Name from son's marriage certificate. Profession is given as coal miner.

1891 census: Living on Back Double Row, Quarrington Hill with wife, children, and boarders. Age is 48, place of birth is Pittington, and occupation is coal miner.

1901 census: Living 11 Spencer's Bank, Whickham with wife, children, granddaughter, and boarders. Age is 58, place of birth is Wingate, and occupation is 'Stoneman in Coal Mine'.

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