Bayley, James | Day 10
Note: Differences in spellings occur where names were recorded phonetically as many could not read or write. His name in the source document is shown as Bailey but likely it was Bayley.
One of the Liberal Association, the Bold 42. Brother of John and Henry Bayley who were at sea.
His address was transcribed in the source document as 36 Middle Street but the census lists a James Bayley at 26 Middle Street whose year of birth is the same as John so possibly twins.
26 Middle Street no longer exists as it was demolished after the Second World War. It would have been situated in what is now Middle Street Car Park, close to the former Royal Leisure Centre on King Street. See photos for location.
Witness Type: Bribee, The Bold 42
Party: Liberal
Witness Testimony:
- 12509.
(Mr. Jeune.) Where do you live ? — 36, Middle Street.
- 12510.
What is your occupation ? — Mariner.
- 12511.
What did you get ? — 3L. 13s.
- 12512.
You are one of the immortal forty-two ? — Yes.
- 12513.
Is that all you got ? — Yes; I have got two brothers at sea.
- 12514.
What are their names ? — John and Henry.
- 12515.
Were they both in the forty-two ? — Yes, both of them. They are not at home to make acknowledgement for themselves ; they have had a summons.
- 12516.
Do you expect they will be back in a day or two ? — I think so.
- 12517.
Did they have the money ? — I cannot say.
- 12518.
They will have to answer for themselves ? — Yes, the same as I have.