Trafford

Born during the March quarter 1888 in the Altrincham R.D. - ref: 8a/175,
the son of James & Annie Eliza Massey (nee Broome).

1891 Census - 25 Elm Grove, Ashton Upon Mersey.    Grandson - aged: 3 -
born: Sale.    Head of household - Thomas Massey - Married - aged: 49 -
occ: Paviour - born: Stretford.   Also - Mary Massey - Wife - aged: 46 -
born: Sale.   James' father - also James Massey is listed - Son - Married -
aged: 28 - occ: Labourer Bricksetter - born: Sale.  James' mother - Annie
is listed - Daughter in Law - Married - aged: 29 - born: Manchester.   An
uncle and 3 aunts are recorded, as is James' younger brother - George
Massey - aged: 1.

His mother - Annie Massey died in 1896 - aged: 34.

Married Amy Shone at St. Andrew's P.C., Ancoats, Manchester during the
March quarter 1897.

1901 Census - Church Road, Ashton Upon Mersey.    Nephew - aged: 12 - born:
Sale.    Head of household - William Massey - Married - aged: 27 - occ:
Carter on Farm - born: Ashton on Mersey.    Also - Elizabeth Massey - Wife
- aged: 26 - occ: Charwoman - born: Sale.    Plus William & Elizabeth's
children and James' younger brother.   No trace of James' father who died
in 1903, aged: 42.

1911 Census - No Trace.

MIC - Posted to France on the 12th November 1915.

Pension Records - Dependant - Widow - Amy Massey, 11 Helmet Street,
Ancoats, Manchester.   Awarded a £5 grant on the 7th November 1917.
Awarded a weekly pension of 22/11d w.e.f. the 6th May 1918.    James & Amy
had two sons - Robert Massey (b.30/01/1904) and Ernest Massey
(b.30/09/1910.