James Welding (b.1836) and Alice Stockley (b.1840)

The parents of Joseph Welding (b.1859) are James and Alice Welding.

They are my great-great grandparents, or the simplified 2nd great-grandparents term used in the family tree discipline.

The research collated from certificates, BMD sources, census data and church records shows four sons with Joseph being the oldest. I will add their respective occupations, with related dates in brackets:

James Welding. Collier (1859 thru 1884)
Joseph Welding. Potter (1884) Collier (retired)
Self employed Fish and Chip shop owner (1911)
William Welding. Potter (1881) Watch case Polisher (1901) Potter Thrower (1911)
Sandyland Welding. Watch Hand Maker (1891) Watchmaker balance staffs (1901)
General Shopkeeper (1911)
John Welding. Brass Finisher (1891) Watch Case Polisher (1901) Brass Moulder (1911)

I have more information for Joseph Welding and the family shop on Hall Lane in Huyton Quarry which I will upload as a new article.