James RIBBONS (c. 1850- )

 

James RIBBONS was born c. 1850 in Tibenham, Norfolk. He married Hannah UNKNOWN.

 

 

Hannah UNKNOWN was born c. 1858 in Tibenham. She and James RIBBONS had the following children:

 

 

 

Jabez Prime RIBBONS (1878-c. 1962). Jabez was born on 17 Jul 1878 in New Buckenham, Norfolk.1,2 He appeared in the census in 1881 at Market Place in New Buckenham - 3, living with parents John (31, earthenware dealer) and Hannah (27).3 He appeared in the census in 1891 at King Street in New Buckenham - 12, scholar, living with parents John (41, general dealer) and Hannah (36).4 He and Sarah Lydia WOLTON had marriage banns published on 31 Jul 1898 in New Buckenham. - bride of Hethersett, groom of New Buckenham, other dates were 09.08.1898 and 14.08.1898.5 Jabez married Sarah Lydia WOLTON on 24 Aug 1898 in New Buckenham. The marriage was witnessed by John WALTON and Marian Eliza BUNN.6,7 He appeared in the census in 1901 at 33 Denbeigh Road in Heigham Norwich, Norfolk - 23, baker's assistant, living with mother Hannah (widow, 43, dressmaker).8 He appeared in the census in 1911 at 82 Pelham Road in Norwich, Norfolk - 32, agent, living with wife Sarah (35) and children Elaine (11, scholar), Horace (10, scholar), Louis (8, scholar), Esther (5, scholar) and Reginald (4, scholar).9 He appeared in the census in 1921 at 2 Waveney Road in Diss, Norfolk - 42, general dealer, living with wife Sarah (42, domestic), children E Laura (22, cashier), Horace (20, booking clerk G.E.R.), Louis (18, porter G.E.R.), Esther (16, coal factory, unemployed), Reggie (14, clerk), Frank (7) and John (3), and visitor Arthur COOPER (21, insurance clerk).10 He experienced Newspaper on 25 Jun 1937.

 

Diss Express - 25 June 1937 - page 5

 

ACCIDENT

Mrs. Mullenger, of Thelveton, had a narrow escape from serious injury on Wednesday afternoon.

She was cycling towards Diss when a collision occurred between a lorry owned by T. Drane, of Upper Weybread and driven by A. Bloomfield, and a car driven by Jabez Ribbons, Diss, took place on Frenze Bridge. As a result the car ran across the road into Mrs. Mullinger, forcing her into the hedge. Mrs. Mullenger sustained slight injuries but her cycle was smashed.

 

 

 

Jabez experienced 1939 Registration in 1939 in Diss.1 b. 17.07.1878, oil salesman, living with wife Sarah (b. 15.01.1874, unpaid domestic duties), son John L (b. 29.07.1917, shop assistant out fitting), and two others. Jabez died c. 1962.11

Sources

1.

1939 Registration. RG101/6523J/020/36. Cit. Date: 1939.

2.

CR Birth. 1898 Q3 Guiltcross Norfolk Vol 4B Page 234. Cit. Date: Q3 1898.

3.

1871 Census. RG11 Piece 1971 Folio 44 Page 20. Cit. Date: 1881.

4.

1891 Census. RG12 Piece 1547 Folio 31 Page 5. Cit. Date: 1891.

5.

PR - Banns. New Buckenham, Norfolk. Cit. Date: 31 July 1898.

6.

CR Marriage. 1898 Q3 Guiltcross Norfolk Vol 4B Page 487. Cit. Date: Q3 1898.

7.

PR - Marriage. New Buckenham, Norfolk. Cit. Date: 24 August 1898.

8.

1901 Census. RG13 Piece 1846 Folio 54 Page 2. Cit. Date: 1901.

9.

1911 Census. RG14PN11279 RD225 SD1 ED25 SN409. Cit. Date: 1911.

10.

1921 Census. RG15 Piece 09783 RD 230 RS 2 ED 4. Cit. Date: 1921.

11.

CR Death. 1962 Q2 Depwade Norfolk Vol 4B Page 449. Cit. Date: Q4 1962.