Brief Life History of James
James Greaves was born in 1824, in Poulton le Fylde, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom. He married Elizabeth Hemmings on 10 June 1847, in Poulton le Fylde, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom. They were the parents of at least 1 son and 2 daughters. He lived in Thornton, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom for about 10 years and Thornton, Lancashire, England in 1881.
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 (13)
- James Greaves in household of Minrod James Stonestred, "England and Wales Census, 1881"
- William Greaves in the Lancashire, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813
- Martha Greaves marriage in the Lancashire, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754
Spouse and Children
1824– Male
1819– Female
Children (3)
1847– Male
1850– Female
1853–1911 Female
World Events (8)
1825 · Museum of Lancashire
Age 1
1830
Age 6
1859 · Lancashire Rifle Volunteers
Age 35
Name Meaning
English:
topographic name from Old English grǣfe ‘brushwood, thicket’, or a habitational name from any of the places called with this word. In Yorkshire the name comes from The Greaves in Beeley (Derbyshire), now known as Beeley Hilltop. In Lancashire the name may instead derive from a locality called Greaves in Preston.
alternatively, it may be a variant of Greve , with post-medieval excrescent -s, or of Graves or Grieves .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.
