John WOLTON (c. 1849-c. 1924)

Sarah Lydia WOLTON (1874- ). Sarah was born on 15 Jan 1874 in Shottisham, Suffolk. She appeared in the census in 1881 at Sutton Road in Bromeswell, Suffolk - 7, living with father John (30, agricultural labourer) and sister Emma (9).¹ She appeared in the census in 1891 at Cumberland Street in Woodbridge, Suffolk - 18, general servant, living in the household of Alfred BARNES (50, ironmonger and furnisher) and his family.² She and Jabez Prime RIBBONS had marriage banns published on 31 Jul 1898 in New Buckenham, Norfolk. - bride of Hethersett, groom of New Buckenham, other dates were 09.08.1898 and 14.08.1898.³ Sarah married Jabez Prime RIBBONS on 24 Aug 1898 in New Buckenham. The marriage was witnessed by John WALTON and Marian Eliza BUNN.^4,5 She appeared in the census in 1901 at Haugh Road in Banham, Norfolk - 27, married but living with Parents and siblings, and children Elaine (2) and un-named (under 1 mo, became Horace).⁶ She appeared in the census in 1911 at 82 Pelham Road in Norwich, Norfolk - 35, living with husband Jabez (32, agent) and children Elaine (11, scholar), Horace (10, scholar), Louis (8, scholar), Esther (5, scholar) and Reginald (4, scholar).⁷ She appeared in the census in 1921 at 2 Waveney Road in Diss, Norfolk - 42, domestic, living with husband Jabez (42, general dealer,), 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).⁸ She experienced 1939 Registration in 1939 in Diss.⁹ b. 15.01.1874, unpaid domestic duties, living with husband Jabez (b. 17.07.1878, oil salesman), son John L (b. 29.07.1917, shop assistant out fitting), and two others.