Family Card - Person Sheet
Family Card - Person Sheet
NameJames Henry DUCKERING 
, 2047
, 2047Census3 April 1881, 40 Carney Street, Skelton in Guisbrough, Yorkshire, England5091 Age: 1
Census5 April 1891, 34 Carney Street, Boosebeck, Skelton, Guisborough, Yorkshire, England5092 Age: 11
Census2 April 1911, 34 Carney Street, Boosebeck, Skelton, Guisborough, Yorkshire, England5093,5094 Age: 31
Census29 September 1939, The Bungalow, Skelton, Boosebeck, Yorkshire, England5095 Age: 60
Burial23 March 1962, St Aidan Churchyard, Boosbeck Cemetery, Boosbeck, Redcar & Cleveland, North Yorkshire, England5098,5099
OccupationLabourer in Ironstones Mines below ground 1911, Miner, Check Weighman 1934, Miner Checkk Weighman 19395094,5100,5095
FatherJames Bothamley DUCKERING , 1329 (1856-1878)
MotherAnnie Elizabeth GOODMAN , 2046
Spouses
1Sarah Ellen CREASER Nellie , 2085
, 2085Baptism11 July 1882, St Andrew’s Church, East Heslerton, Yorkshire, England5103 Age: <1
Census2 April 1911, 34 Carney Street, Boosebeck, Skelton, Guisborough, Yorkshire, England5094 Age: 29
Census29 September 1939, The Bungalow, Skelton, Boosebeck, Yorkshire, England5095 Age: 57
Burial28 July 1957, St Aidan Churchyard, Boosbeck Cemetery, Boosbeck, Redcar & Cleveland, North Yorkshire, England5104,5105
OccupationUnpaid Domestic Duties 19395095
FatherWilliam Smith CREASER , 4518 (1841-1908)
MotherSarah Ann DOBSON , 4519 (1845-1906)
Family ID587
ChildrenSarah Florence , 2344 (1902-1995)
William Arthur , 2348 (1903-1965)
Gladys Ann , 2351 (1906-1996)
John Raymond , 2352 (1909-1979)
Martha Winnifred , 2086 (1912-1995)
James Fredrick , 2088 (1916-1967)
Joyce Mildred , 2089 (1916-2008)
Elsie Doreen , 2087 (1920-1943)
(Living) , 2090
Notes for James Henry DUCKERING
James was raised by his grandmother, as after his father's death, his mother remarried a Mr Jackson, who died soon afterwards and she then remarried again to a Mr Martin, whom she then had a number of children with. (Lee Parker 26.4.97)
When James and Ellen married they lived at Boosebeck and his grandmother lived with them. (Lee Parker 26.4.97)
James was a miner at South Skelton mine (Boosebeck) and had a number of accidents, one which resulted the loss of part of his finger. In another his leg was trapped and crushed by a wagon, which was then set incorrectly, so resulting in the use of a walking stick. He then became a check weigher at the same mine. He worked at the mine for a total of 54 years. While with the mine he was secretary of the union lodge for 35 years. He became a County Councillor, for the North Riding County Council, for which he served 16 years, and would often travel to council meetings with Mrs Ringrose-Wharton (the local squires wife, whol lived in Skelton Castle) an opposition councillor. He was also the chairman of the Cleveland Guardians Committee, with which he served for nine years. (Lee Parker 26.4.97)
The attached text is taken from James's 1946 election leafletfor 1946. A full copy is on file.
'Ladies and Gentlemen, I have again accepted the invitation to seek re-election as the Labour Candidate for the Skelton Electoral Division. It is more important than ever before that we should have strong Labour representation on the County Council in order to secure sympathetic administration of the Acts passed by the Labour Government.
I have represented you on the County Council for 14 years during which I have served on the Public Health and Town Planning Committees of the Council. I also served on the Board of Guardians and for the past seven years I have been Chairman of the Publis Assistance Committee. I claim to have gained the necessary experience and to have adequate knowledge of your needs to enable me to serve your interests and in appealing for your continued support I give you my assurance that I will endeavour to serve you to the best of my ability.
Yours faithfully, J.H.Duckering "Sunnyholme," Gerrie Street, Boosebeck, Saltburn.' (Lee Parker 9.1.98)
Cleveland Standard, 1 December 1950. A presentation of a mdeal of merit to recognise his 58 years as a union member was made to Mr James H Duckering of Boosbeck, at the Boosbeck Station Hotel on Monday.
Cleveland Standard, 28 September 1951. 50 years married. Celebrants of the same day were: Mr and Mrs James H Duckering, of “Sunnyholme,” Boosbeck (pictured below) who were married at Skelton Parish Church. A prominent figure in public life in the district, Mr Duckering, 72, retired two years ago after 16 years as a member of the North Riding County Council. He had been checkweighman at the South Skelton mine for 34 years, and previously worked for 20 years in the mine. Last year he retired from the position of union secretary at the mine, a position he had held for 35 years. Mr Duckering has lived in Boosbeck for 71 years. Mrs Duckering, aged 69, formerly was well known as a singer in the Cleveland area. She has lived 57 years in the village. They have three sons, five daughters and 11 grand-children.
James in his latter days was looked after by his daughter, Mildred. He died on the 19th March 1962. (Lee 4.4.97 & 26.4.97)
'James Henry Duckering of Sunnyholme, Gerrie Street, Boosebeck, Yorkshire, died 19th March 1962 at Hemlington Hospital Yorkshire. Administration to William Arthur Duckering shift electricain. Effects £541 17s 6d.' (Michael)
When James and Ellen married they lived at Boosebeck and his grandmother lived with them. (Lee Parker 26.4.97)
James was a miner at South Skelton mine (Boosebeck) and had a number of accidents, one which resulted the loss of part of his finger. In another his leg was trapped and crushed by a wagon, which was then set incorrectly, so resulting in the use of a walking stick. He then became a check weigher at the same mine. He worked at the mine for a total of 54 years. While with the mine he was secretary of the union lodge for 35 years. He became a County Councillor, for the North Riding County Council, for which he served 16 years, and would often travel to council meetings with Mrs Ringrose-Wharton (the local squires wife, whol lived in Skelton Castle) an opposition councillor. He was also the chairman of the Cleveland Guardians Committee, with which he served for nine years. (Lee Parker 26.4.97)
The attached text is taken from James's 1946 election leafletfor 1946. A full copy is on file.
'Ladies and Gentlemen, I have again accepted the invitation to seek re-election as the Labour Candidate for the Skelton Electoral Division. It is more important than ever before that we should have strong Labour representation on the County Council in order to secure sympathetic administration of the Acts passed by the Labour Government.
I have represented you on the County Council for 14 years during which I have served on the Public Health and Town Planning Committees of the Council. I also served on the Board of Guardians and for the past seven years I have been Chairman of the Publis Assistance Committee. I claim to have gained the necessary experience and to have adequate knowledge of your needs to enable me to serve your interests and in appealing for your continued support I give you my assurance that I will endeavour to serve you to the best of my ability.
Yours faithfully, J.H.Duckering "Sunnyholme," Gerrie Street, Boosebeck, Saltburn.' (Lee Parker 9.1.98)
Cleveland Standard, 1 December 1950. A presentation of a mdeal of merit to recognise his 58 years as a union member was made to Mr James H Duckering of Boosbeck, at the Boosbeck Station Hotel on Monday.
Cleveland Standard, 28 September 1951. 50 years married. Celebrants of the same day were: Mr and Mrs James H Duckering, of “Sunnyholme,” Boosbeck (pictured below) who were married at Skelton Parish Church. A prominent figure in public life in the district, Mr Duckering, 72, retired two years ago after 16 years as a member of the North Riding County Council. He had been checkweighman at the South Skelton mine for 34 years, and previously worked for 20 years in the mine. Last year he retired from the position of union secretary at the mine, a position he had held for 35 years. Mr Duckering has lived in Boosbeck for 71 years. Mrs Duckering, aged 69, formerly was well known as a singer in the Cleveland area. She has lived 57 years in the village. They have three sons, five daughters and 11 grand-children.
James in his latter days was looked after by his daughter, Mildred. He died on the 19th March 1962. (Lee 4.4.97 & 26.4.97)
'James Henry Duckering of Sunnyholme, Gerrie Street, Boosebeck, Yorkshire, died 19th March 1962 at Hemlington Hospital Yorkshire. Administration to William Arthur Duckering shift electricain. Effects £541 17s 6d.' (Michael)
Notes for Sarah Ellen (Spouse 1)
Sarah was well known in the local district for her singing. (LeeParker 26.4.97)
Notes for James Henry & Sarah Ellen (Family)
Parish register: 1901. Marriage solemnized at the parish church in the parish of Skelton-in-Cleveland in the county of York. No 116, September 26 1901. James Henry Duckering age 22 bachelor, miner, residing 34Carney Street, Boosebeck, father James Bottoley Duckering, deceased, miner. Sarah Ellen Creaser, age 19, spinster residing 28 Carney Street, Boosebeck, father William Creaser, miner. Both signed in the presence of Arthur Dobson Creaser & Emma Martin.