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James Pemberton

Male 1905 - Abt 1978  (72 years)


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  • Name James Pemberton 
    Born 11 Nov 1905  Briars Brook, Lathom Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Gender Male 
    Occupation Canal carpenter, boatbuilder Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Died Abt Feb 1978  Burnley Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Person ID I01379  Canal Family 1
    Last Modified 28 Nov 2025 

    Father Edward Pemberton,   b. 1872, Lathom Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Abt Feb 1933, Burnley Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 61 years) 
    Mother Elizabeth Robinson,   b. 12 May 1874, Liverpool Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Abt Feb 1961, Burnley Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 86 years) 
    Married 7 Apr 1897  St Mary, Kirkdale, Walton on the Hill Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Family ID F02519  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Nellie Nash,   b. 11 Apr 1901, Burnley Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Married 9 Jun 1929  St Stephen, Burnley Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Last Modified 28 Nov 2025 
    Family ID F14362  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • ARP warden at Dobson Locks, Apperley Bridge, in 1939 Census. Credited with saving 22 people from drowing in the canal.

  • Sources 
    1. [S242709] 1939 Census.

    2. [S010066] England and Wales Free BMD Death Index.

    3. [S010069] MC.

    4. [S010072] Lancashire Online Parish Clerks.



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