James Grocott Hawkins was born 29th July 1851, verified by birth certificate. Father John, a saggar maker. Mother Charlotte Grocott, hence the middle name.
He married Phoebe Gould on 4th September, 1870 at Holy Trinity. His place of residence was Shelton and Phoebe's was Hanley. Witnesses were fathers, John Hawkins and William Gould. Neither James nor  Phoebe could write their names.
Children as family tree
James was a potters fireman for all of his working life.
Various addresses of James Grocott Hawkins
Voters Peel Street and Clifton Street
See census returns
Second marriage and death
Obituary
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