Brief Life History of James
When James Maybee was born in 1817, in Whitwell, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom, his father, Joseph Maybe, was 26 and his mother, Hannah Harvey, was 29. He married Ann Newnham on 24 January 1839, in Niton, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom. They were the parents of at least 4 sons and 2 daughters. He lived in Whitwell, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom in 1851 and Newchurch, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom in 1861. He died in 1887, in Ventnor, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom, at the age of 70.
Photos and Memories (0)
Do you know James? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (26)
- James Maybee, "England and Wales Census, 1861"
- James Mayby, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
- James Maybee, "England Marriages, 1538–1973 "
Spouse and Children
Children (6)
+1 More Child
Parents and Siblings
World Events (6)
1823
Rugby Football 'invented' at Rugby School.
1833 · The Factory Act Restricts Child Labor
The Factory Act restricted the hours women and children could work in textile mills. No child under the age of 9 were allowed to work, and children ages 9-13 could not work longer than 9 hours per day. Children up to the age of 13 were required to receive at least two hours of schooling, six days per week.
1843
Dickens A Christmas Carol was first published.
Name Meaning
Altered form of Mabee 1, itself a variant of Mabie 1.
English: variant of Mabey 1.
History: Many of the American bearers of the surname Maybee are descendants of Pieter Casparszen van Naerden from the Netherlands (see Mabie ).
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Possible Related Names
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.