Brief Life History of James
When James Light was born in 1826, in Downton, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom, his father, Andrew Light, was 33 and his mother, Sarah Quinton, was 32. He married Jane Batten on 9 May 1849. They were the parents of at least 6 sons and 2 daughters.
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Family Time Line
Sources (42)
- James Light, "England and Wales Census, 1851"
- James Light, "England and Wales Census, 1861"
- James Light in entry for Charles Light, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
Spouse and Children
1826– Male
1828–1872 Female
Children (8)
1851–1905 Male
1852–1872 Male
1855–1877 Male
1859–1873 Female
1862– Male
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Parents and Siblings
1793–1855 Male
1794–1872 Female
Siblings (7)
1815– Female
1817–1899 Male
1820–1891 Female
1822–1830 Female
1826– Male
+2 More Children
World Events (8)
1830
Age 4
1833 · The Factory Act Restricts Child Labor
Age 7
1880 · School Attendance Becomes Mandatory for Children
Age 54
Name Meaning
English: from Middle English liht ‘light, active’ (Old English lēoht).
English: topographic name from Middle English liht, leht ‘light’ (Old English lēoht), used for a ‘light place, clearing, glade’.
English: nickname from Middle English lit ‘little’ (Old English lȳt). Compare Little .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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