| Birth Incorrect |
1804 |
James Edward Muddock was born on 1804 according to an alternative source, however this has been proved to be incorrect.5 |
| Birth* |
18 May 1810 |
He was born on 18 May 1810 at London (Middlesex), England.6,7 |
| Christening |
7 August 1814 |
He was christened on 7 August 1814 at St Leonard's Church, Shoreditch, Middlesex, England; James Muddock, son of James Muddock and Harriet Muddock, Curtain Road, clerk, born 18/05/1810.6 |
| Name Variation |
7 August 1814 |
On 7 August 1814, James Edward Muddock was refered to as James Murdock which was not his correct name.6 |
| Occupation |
21 March 1834 |
James's occupation was given as 'shop keeper' on 21 March 1834.8 |
| Address |
21 March 1834 |
He and Elizabeth Muddock were recorded as living at Nelson Street, Bermondsey, London, England, on 21 March 1834.8 |
| (Witness) Christening |
21 March 1834 |
James Edward Muddock was recorded on the christening document of Jessy Harriet Muddock as the father on 21 March 1834 at St George The Martyr Church, Southwark, Surrey, England; Jessy Harriet Muddock, daughter of James and Elizabeth, abode Nelson Street, Bermondsey, trade shopkeeper, born 12/10/1833.8 |
| Address* |
20 July 1837 |
James Edward Muddock was recorded as living at 15 East Road, England, on 20 July 1837.9 |
| Occupation |
20 July 1837 |
James's occupation was given as 'mariner' on 20 July 1837.9 |
| Marriage* |
20 July 1837 |
He married Elizabeth Preston, daughter of William Preston and Mary (?), on 20 July 1837 which took place at Christ Church, Whitechapel, Middlesex, England; age on marriage certificate is of full age for James Muddock and is of full age for Elizabeth Wood (this date clashes with PFAL which implies the marriage took place in 1831).1,2 |
| Occupation |
30 July 1839 |
James's occupation was given as 'law clerk' on 30 July 1839.10 |
| Occupation |
6 June 1841 |
James's occupation was given as 'M[erchant] S[eaman]' on 6 June 1841.11 |
| 1841 UK Census* |
6 June 1841 |
He appeared in the 1841 UK census as the head of the household which was taken on 6 June 1841 at Percival Street, Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England; age on census is 30 years (is this our James Muddock?).11 |
| Occupation |
1843 |
James's occupation was given as 'officer in the merchant marine' in 1843.12 |
| Note |
1843 |
The letter that James and Harriet wrote in 1843 describes them as anxiously awaiting James' return to Southampton on The Liverpool.13 |
| PO Directory |
1843 |
He was recorded on the 1843 Post Office Directory. |
| Occupation |
28 May 1843 |
James's occupation was given as 'steam ship steward' on 28 May 1843.14 |
| PO Directory |
1845 |
He was recorded on the 1845 Post Office Directory at 18 Anglesea Terrace, Southampton, Hampshire, England.15 |
| Occupation |
23 February 1845 |
James's occupation was given as 'mariner' on 23 February 1845.16 |
| Address* |
23 February 1845 |
He was recorded as living at Chapel Road, St Mary, Southampton, Hampshire, England, on 23 February 1845.16 |
| PO Directory |
1847 |
He was recorded on the 1847 Post Office Directory. |
| PO Directory |
1849 |
He was recorded on the 1849 Post Office Directory at Union Hotel, Near the terminus, Southampton, Hampshire, England.17 |
| PO Directory |
1851 |
He was recorded on the 1851 Post Office Directory. |
| Occupation |
30 March 1851 |
James's occupation was given as 'steward' on 30 March 1851.18 |
| 1851 UK Census* |
30 March 1851 |
He has not been found in the 1851 UK census. |
| PO Directory |
1853 |
He was recorded on the 1853 Post Office Directory. |
| Occupation |
1857 |
James's occupation was given as 'hotel keeper in Calcutta, India' at Muddocks Family Hotel, 12 Waterloo Street, Calcutta, India, in 1857.4 |
| Address |
circa 1858 |
He was recorded as living at Cawnpore, India, on circa 1858 visited Cawnthpore.12 |
| PO Directory* |
1860 |
He was recorded on the 1860 Post Office Directory at Muddocks Family Hotel, 12 Waterloo Street, Calcutta, India.4 |
| Occupation |
25 February 1861 |
James's occupation was given as 'hotel keeper' at Calcutta, India, on 25 February 1861.12,19 |
| (Father Bride/Groom) Marriage |
25 February 1861 |
He was recorded on the marriage document of James Edward Muddock and Emily Jane Varley on 25 February 1861 which took place at The Cathedral Parish Church, Manchester, Lancashire, England; age on marriage certificate is 19 years (actually 17 years) for James Edward Muddock and is 19 years for Emily Jane Varley.20,19 |
| Death* |
2 March 1861 |
He died on 2 March 1861 at Calcutta, India, at age 50 years, 9 months and 12 days.4 |
| Burial* |
1861 |
James Edward Muddock was buried in 1861 at General Episcopal Cemetery, India.4 |
| Occupation |
22 January 1872 |
James's occupation was given as 'vessel captain' on 22 January 1872.21 |
| (Father Bride/Groom) Marriage |
22 January 1872 |
He was recorded on the marriage document of James Edward Muddock and Lucy Mary Hann on 22 January 1872 which took place at St John's Church, Brixton, Surrey, England; age on marriage certificate is of full age for James Edward Muddock and is of full age for Lucy Mary Hann.22,21 |
| Occupation* |
11 April 1875 |
James's occupation was given as 'captain of a steam ship (deceased)' on 11 April 1875.23 |
| (Witness) Death |
11 April 1875 |
He was present at the death of Elizabeth Preston, who died on 11 April 1875 at 60 Tamworth Street, Hulme, Lancashire, England.24,25 |
| Occupation |
17 June 1880 |
James's occupation was given as 'captain in the merchant navy' on 17 June 1880.26 |
| (Father Bride/Groom) Marriage |
17 June 1880 |
He was recorded on the marriage document of James Edward Muddock and Eleanor Rudd on 17 June 1880 which took place at British Consul Office, Paris, France; age on marriage certificate is 37 years for James Edward Muddock and is 27 years for Eleanor Rudd.27,26 |
| Occupation |
8 October 1881 |
James's occupation was given as 'gentleman' on 8 October 1881.28 |
| (Father Bride/Groom) Marriage |
8 October 1881 |
He was recorded on the marriage document of Joseph Haslam and Jessy Harriet Muddock on 8 October 1881 which took place at Holy Road Church, Southampton, Hampshire, England; age on marriage certificate is of full age for Joseph Harlam and is of full age for Jessy Harriet Muddock.29,28,30 |
| Occupation |
28 May 1886 |
James's occupation was given as 'gentleman (deceased)' on 28 May 1886.31 |
| (Father Bride/Groom) Marriage |
28 May 1886 |
He was recorded on the marriage document of Charles Henry Forch and Caroline Elizabeth Muddock on 28 May 1886 which took place at The Register Office, Chorlton, Lancashire, England; age on marriage certificate is 36 years for Charles Henry Forch and is 34 years for Caroline Elizabeth Muddock.32,31,33 |
| Birth* |
28 May 1843 |
James Edward Muddock was born on 28 May 1843 at Chapel Road, Southampton, Hampshire, England.1,2,7,8 |
| Name Variation |
1843 |
In 1843, James Edward Muddock was refered to as James Edward Jasper Everard Preston Muddock which was not his correct name.9 |
| Christening |
1843 |
He was christened in 1843.9 |
| (with Mother) 1851 UK Census |
30 March 1851 |
He appeared in the 1851 UK census which was taken on 30 March 1851 with his mother Elizabeth Preston at Vincents Walk, Southampton, Hampshire, England, in the household with him was also Jessy Harriet Muddock, Fanny Muddock and Caroline Elizabeth Muddock.10 |
| Occupation |
30 March 1851 |
James's occupation was given as 'scholar' on 30 March 1851.10 |
| Address |
between 1857 and 1858 |
He was recorded as living at Calcutta, India, on between 1857 and 1858 He was shipped off to calcutta aged 14 years, at the age of 15 years, he had been through the 'Indian Mutiny' which broke out in 1857.9 |
| Address |
circa 1858 |
He was recorded as living at Cawnthpore, India, on circa 1858 visited Cawnthpore.9 |
| Address |
circa 1858 |
He was recorded as living at Bombay, India, on circa 1858.9 |
| Address |
circa 1860 |
He was recorded as living at England on circa 1860.11 |
| Address |
1861 |
He was recorded as living at Manchester, Lancashire, England, on 1861 The sudden death of his father on 02/03/1861 forced his return to Manchester, England joining his mother, however he must of already been in England for his marriage on 25/02/1861.9 |
| Address |
between 1861 and 1865? |
He was recorded as living at USA on between 1861 and 1865? Was in the USA during the American Civil War.9 |
| Address |
25 February 1861 |
He was recorded as living at 11 Livesey Street, Manchester, Lancashire, England, on 25 February 1861.12 |
| Occupation |
25 February 1861 |
James's occupation was given as 'seaman' on 25 February 1861.12 |
| Name Variation |
25 February 1861 |
On 25 February 1861, James Edward Muddock was refered to as James Edward Maddocks which was not his correct name.13 |
| Marriage* |
25 February 1861 |
He married Emily Jane Varley, daughter of John Varley, on 25 February 1861 which took place at The Cathedral Parish Church, Manchester, Lancashire, England; age on marriage certificate is 19 years (actually 17 years) for James Edward Muddock and is 19 years for Emily Jane Varley.13,12 |
| (with Mother) 1861 UK Census |
7 April 1861 |
James Edward Muddock appeared in the 1861 UK census which was taken on 7 April 1861 with his mother Elizabeth Preston at 11 Livesey Street, Manchester, Lancashire, England, in the household with him was also Emily Jane Varley and Caroline Elizabeth Muddock.8 |
| Occupation |
7 April 1861 |
James's occupation was given as 'ship steward' on 7 April 1861.8 |
| Note |
October 1862 |
James met Charles Dickens and he persuaded him that a literary career was the only one for him.9 |
| Newspaper |
20 October 1862 |
He Witnessed the hanging of Catherine Wilson the poisoner in Newgate, the last women to be hanged in London on 20 October 1862.14 |
| Address |
November 1862 |
He was recorded as living at Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, on November 1862 Left Liverpool for Sydney, Australia on a ship carrying emigrants and worked as a private secretary. He was involved in the Australian Gold Rush.9 |
| Address |
circa 1863 |
He was recorded as living at Shanghai, China, on circa 1863 was in China under the Dowager Empress.9 |
| Address |
circa 1864 |
He was recorded as living at Australia on circa 1864.9 |
| Address |
circa 1864 |
He was recorded as living at England on circa 1864 He returned back to England.9 |
| Address |
between 1864 and 1868 |
He was recorded as living at New York, USA, on between 1864 and 1868 A relative who owned a cotton mill, starved of raw cotton by the American Civil War, commissioned him to sail to New York where he was to contact a blockade runner.9,11 |
| Address |
14 April 1865 |
He was recorded as living at Washington, USA, on 14 April 1865 Was in Washington when President Lincoln was shot.9 |
| Address |
circa 1869 |
He was recorded as living at London, England, on circa 1869 After his youthful travels he settled in London.9 |
| Newspaper |
11 October 1870 |
He Witnessed the hanging of Margaret Waters in Horsemongerlane Gaol, the first women to be hanged in private on 11 October 1870.14 |
| Occupation* |
11 October 1870 |
James's occupation was given as 'correspondant' at The Daily Telepgraph, London, England, on 11 October 1870.9,15 |
| 1871 UK Census* |
2 April 1871 |
He appeared in the 1871 UK census which was taken on 2 April 1871 with James Edward Muddock at 4 King Street, Kensington, Middlesex, England.16 |
| Occupation |
2 April 1871 |
James's occupation was given as 'editor' on 2 April 1871.16 |
| Occupation |
22 January 1872 |
James's occupation was given as 'literary' on 22 January 1872.17 |
| Address* |
22 January 1872 |
He was recorded as living at 11 Popes Road, England, on 22 January 1872.17 |
| Marriage* |
22 January 1872 |
He married Lucy Mary Hann, daughter of Robert Hann and Harriet Ellson Rich, on 22 January 1872 which took place at St John's Church, Brixton, Surrey, England; age on marriage certificate is of full age for James Edward Muddock and is of full age for Lucy Mary Hann.18,17 |
| Occupation |
2 September 1872 |
James's occupation was given as 'working at the newspaper' at South London Courier, 121 Fleet Street, London, England, on 2 September 1872.15 |
| Newspaper* |
2 September 1872 |
He Letter from JEM when he was working for the South London Courier granting publishing rights for his book for 6 months. On 2 September 1872 at South London Courier, 121 Fleet Street, London, England.15 |
| Occupation |
9 October 1872 |
James's occupation was given as 'editor and literary' on 9 October 1872.19 |
| Address |
9 October 1872 |
He was recorded as living at Nutley Cottage, Gresham Road, Brixton, Surrey, England, on 9 October 1872.19 |
| Divorce* |
|
He and an unknown person were divorced; No decree absolute between James Edward Muddock and Lucy Mary Hann.11 |
| Book (wrote) |
1875 |
He was New Tag A Wingless Angel in 1875.20 |
| Psgr List* |
4 January 1875 |
He was found on a passenger list on 4 January 1875; Lady Young, from the Port of Brisbane to Sydney, New South Wales, unlikely that it is JEPM though.15 |
| Newspaper |
16 August 1875 |
He Announment that 'A Wingless Angel' had been published on 16 August 1875.14 |
| Newspaper |
27 September 1875 |
He Review of 'A Wingless Angel' on 27 September 1875.14 |
| Newspaper |
1 December 1876 |
He
JEPM attend The Scottish Coporation dinner, he was noted as a distinguished guest on 1 December 1876 at Freemason's Tavern, Great Queen Street, London, England.14 |
| Address |
1880 |
He was recorded as living at Villefranche, Nice, France, on 1880 He rented a splendid villa.9 |
| Address |
circa April 1880 |
He was recorded as living at Paris, France, on circa April 1880
JEPM went to a party in Paris, stared across the room to Eleanor Rudd and announced 'that woman shall be my wife.9' |
| Address |
17 June 1880 |
He was recorded as living at 62 Avenue des Gobelins, Paris, France, on 17 June 1880.7 |
| Occupation |
17 June 1880 |
James's occupation was given as 'journalist' on 17 June 1880.7 |
| Marriage* |
17 June 1880 |
He married Eleanor Rudd, daughter of William Rudd and Anne (?), on 17 June 1880 which took place at British Consul Office, Paris, France; age on marriage certificate is 37 years for James Edward Muddock and is 27 years for Eleanor Rudd.21,7 |
| 1881 UK Census* |
3 April 1881 |
He has not been found in the 1881 UK census. |
| Occupation |
30 April 1881 |
James's occupation was given as 'litterary' on 30 April 1881.22 |
| Address |
30 April 1881 |
He was recorded as living at Villa Ellie, Villefranche, Nice, France, on 30 April 1881.22 |
| Address |
27 September 1882 |
He was recorded as living at Yarm, Yorkshire, England, on 27 September 1882.23 |
| Occupation |
27 September 1882 |
James's occupation was given as 'literary' on 27 September 1882.23 |
| Address |
15 August 1884 |
He was recorded as living at Geneva, Switzerland, on 15 August 1884.24,25 |
| Book (wrote)* |
1886 |
He was New Tag From the Bosom of the Deep by J E Muddock in 1886.26 |
| Newspaper |
17 August 1886 |
He Review about JEPM guide book for Switzerland on 17 August 1886.14 |
| Note |
between 11 September 1886 and 6 August 1887 |
Moved from Switzerland to Kent, England. |
| Address |
|
He was Moved from Geneva to Scotland, then back to France, then to Scotland, then back to France then Harrow.9 |
| Note |
1887 |
His bankruptcy in Dundee (1892) shows that he never paid a bill to the shipping company which brought his stuff over from Europe in 1887.11 |
| Address |
6 August 1887 |
He was recorded as living at 4 Albion Terrace, Deal, Kent, England, on 6 August 1887.27 |
| (Witness) Death |
6 August 1887 |
He was present at the death of Harold Edgar Rudd Muddock, who died on 6 August 1887 at 2 Adelaide Villas, Upper Deal Road, Deal, Kent, England.28,27 |
| Book (wrote) |
1888 |
James Edward Muddock was New Tag The Man Hunter in 1888.26 |
| Occupation |
25 May 1888 |
James's occupation was given as 'author & journalist' on 25 May 1888.3,29 |
| Book (wrote) |
1889 |
He was New Tag Caught at Last by Dick Donovan in 1889.26 |
| Name Variation |
1889 |
In 1889, James Edward Muddock was refered to as Dick Donovan which was not his correct name.30 |
| Newspaper |
8 July 1889 |
He Stories Weird and Wonderful noted on 8 July 1889.14 |
| Book (wrote) |
1890 |
He was New Tag Who poisened Hetty Duncan by Dick Donovan in 1890.26 |
| Book (wrote) |
1890 |
He was New Tag Tracked and Taken by Dick Donovan in 1890.26 |
| Book (wrote) |
1890 |
He was New Tag The Man from Manchester in 1890.26 |
| Occupation |
15 January 1890 |
James's occupation was given as 'author and journalist' on 15 January 1890.31 |
| Occupation |
26 January 1890 |
James's occupation was given as 'author and journalist' on 26 January 1890.32 |
| (Parent) Death |
26 January 1890 |
He was recorded on the death document of his child Martha Muddock, who died on 26 January 1890 at 3 Caenlochan Terrace, Dundee, Forfarshire, Scotland.32 |
| Book (wrote) |
1891 |
James Edward Muddock was New Tag Tracked to Doom in 1891.26 |
| Book (wrote) |
1891 |
He was New Tag A Detective's Triumphs by Dick Donovan in 1891.26 |
| 1891 UK Census* |
5 April 1891 |
He appeared in the 1891 UK census which was taken on 5 April 1891 with James Edward Muddock at Black Boy Hotel, Long Row, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England; boarder, married, age 47 years, litterateur, born Southampton.33 |
| Occupation |
5 April 1891 |
James's occupation was given as 'litterateur' on 5 April 1891.33 |
| Address |
1891 |
He was recorded as living at Canada on 1891
Went with Ruth Muddock to Canada from Liverpool. In 1891 JEPM was commissioned to write up the Canadian Pacific Railway.9 |
| Note* |
1892 |
His bankruptcy in Dundee (1892) shows that he never paid a bill to the shipping company which brought his stuff over from Europe in 1887.11 |
| Book (wrote) |
1892 |
He was New Tag From Information Received in 1892.11 |
| Book (wrote) |
1892 |
He was New Tag In the Grip of the Law in 1892.26 |
| Book (wrote) |
1892 |
He was New Tag Wanted a Detective's Strange Adventures in 1892.26 |
| Newspaper |
16 February 1892 |
He Story of Switzerland and Russia on 16 February 1892.14 |
| Address |
25 May 1892 |
He was recorded as living at The Laurels, Valley Road, Shortlands, Beckenham, Kent, England, on 25 May 1892.34 |
| Will Written* |
25 May 1892 |
He left a will on 25 May 1892; He left everything including copyright to 'my dear wife Eleanor Muddock (nee Rudd)' as his sole executor. When he died on 23/01/1934, probate was granted (James Edward Preston Muddock, 26/02/1934) to Eleanor. He left a total estate of £72 8s 11d (about £7,000 in today's money) which means he certainly didn't own a house. Interestingly his address at death is 5 Crockerton Road, Upper Tooting, while Eleanors address at probate is 5 Heathfield Gardens, Wandsworth Common, were they appart? Did she leave their (rented) house when JEM died? Had he cleverly made over the house to her beforehand?35 |
| Occupation |
6 June 1892 |
James's occupation was given as 'author' on 6 June 1892.36 |
| Book (wrote) |
July 1892 |
He was New Tag The Jewelled Skull by Dick Donovan in July 1892.11 |
| Newspaper |
12 July 1892 |
He
The Times, 22/01/1894, wrote an article 'Delivered by the ocean'. He states 'On July 12 1892, while on the passage home from Montreal in the SS Sarnia' on 12 July 1892 at Montreal, Canada.14 |
| Book (wrote) |
August 1892 |
He was New Tag The Story of the Great Cats Eye by Dick Donovan in August 1892.11 |
| Book (wrote) |
September 1892 |
He was New Tag The Secrets of the Black Brotherhood by Dick Donovan in September 1892.11 |
| Newspaper |
5 September 1892 |
He Maid Marian and Robin Hood noted on 5 September 1892.14 |
| Newspaper |
20 September 1892 |
He Maid Marian and Robin Hood noted on 20 September 1892.14 |
| Book (wrote) |
November 1892 |
He was New Tag The Chamber of Shadows by Dick Donovan in November 1892.11 |
| Book (wrote) |
1893 |
He was New Tag Suspicicion Aroused in 1893.26 |
| Book (wrote) |
1893 |
He was New Tag From Clue to Capture in 1893.26 |
| Book (wrote) |
1893 |
He was New Tag Link by Link in 1893.26 |
| Book (wrote) |
1894 |
He was New Tag Found and Fettered in 1894.26 |
| Book (wrote) |
1894 |
He was New Tag Only a Woman's Heart in 1894.20 |
| Education* |
between 1894 and 1895 |
He was educated between 1894 and 1895; was giving lectures.15 |
| Newspaper |
22 January 1894 |
He Wrote an article in The Times 'Delivered by the Ocean' on 22 January 1894.14 |
| Newspaper |
27 January 1894 |
He A reply to the article in The Times 'Delivered by the Ocean' on 27 January 1894.14 |
| Book (wrote) |
2 February 1894 |
He was New Tag The Star of Fortune by J E Muddock, a story of the Indian Mutiny on 2 February 1894.14 |
| Newspaper |
5 February 1894 |
He
J E Muddock hosted a dinner 'Across the mountains, prairies and rivers of Canada' on 5 February 1894 at Imperial Institute, England.14 |
| Newspaper |
6 February 1894 |
He
A review of the the dinner J E Muddock hosted 'Across the mountains, prairies and rivers of Canada' on 6 February 1894 at Imperial Institute, England.14 |
| Newspaper |
6 February 1894 |
He A counter reply by JEPM to the reply to the article in The Times 'Delivered by the Ocean' on 6 February 1894.14 |
| Newspaper |
7 February 1894 |
He A letter about a lecture by JEPM titled 'Mr Muddock and the Canadian Pacific Railway Company' on 7 February 1894.14 |
| Newspaper |
8 February 1894 |
He A reply by JEPM about the letter about a lecture by JM titled 'Mr Muddock and the Canadian Pacific Railway Company' on 8 February 1894.14 |
| Newspaper |
9 February 1894 |
He A reply about the letter titled 'Mr Muddock and the Canadian Pacific Railway Company' on 9 February 1894.14 |
| Newspaper |
9 February 1894 |
He A reply to the article in The Times 'Delivered by the Ocean' on 9 February 1894.14 |
| Newspaper |
12 February 1894 |
He A reply about the letter titled 'Mr Muddock and the Canadian Pacific Railway Company' on 12 February 1894.14 |
| Newspaper |
14 February 1894 |
He A letter titled 'The Imperial Institue and Mr Muddock's Lecture' on 14 February 1894.14 |
| Book (wrote) |
5 June 1894 |
He was New Tag The Star of Fortune by J E Muddock, a story of the Indian Mutiny on 5 June 1894.14 |
| Book (wrote) |
16 June 1894 |
He was New Tag The Star of Fortune by J E Muddock, a story of the Indian Mutiny on 16 June 1894.14 |
| Book (wrote) |
16 June 1894 |
He was New Tag 'For Valor The VC' by J E Muddock on 16 June 1894.14 |
| Book (wrote) |
1895 |
He was New Tag For God and the Czar in 1895.11 |
| Book (wrote) |
1895 |
He was New Tag Dark Deeds in 1895.26 |
| Book (wrote) |
1895 |
He was New Tag Eugene Vodocq in 1895.26 |
| PO Directory |
1896 |
He was recorded on the 1896 Post Office Directory at 2 Mount Avenue, Ealing, Middlesex, England.37 |
| Book (wrote) |
1896 |
He was New Tag The Mystery of Jamaica Terrace in 1896.26 |
| Book (wrote) |
1896 |
He was New Tag Riddles Dead in 1896.26 |
| Book (wrote) |
27 February 1896 |
He was New Tag Bastille the Jester by J E Muddock, a romance of the days of Mary Queen of Scots on 27 February 1896.14 |
| Book (wrote) |
28 February 1896 |
He was New Tag Stripped of the Tinsel by J E Muddock, a story of Bohemia on 28 February 1896.14 |
| Book (wrote) |
9 March 1896 |
He was New Tag Bastille the Jester by J E Muddock, a romance of the days of Mary Queen of Scots on 9 March 1896.14 |
| Book (wrote) |
10 March 1896 |
He was New Tag Bastille the Jester by J E Muddock, a romance of the days of Mary Queen of Scots on 10 March 1896.14 |
| Book (wrote) |
14 March 1896 |
He was New Tag Stripped of the Tinsel by J E Muddock, a story of Bohemia. 'The author describes some extermely intersting scenes and incidents in a very realistic manner. The story is very interesting' Scotsman on 14 March 1896.14 |
| Book (wrote) |
27 March 1896 |
He was New Tag Bastille the Jester by J E Muddock, a romance of the days of Mary Queen of Scots on 27 March 1896.14 |
| Book (wrote) |
27 May 1896 |
He was New Tag Bastille the Jester by J E Muddock, a romance of the days of Mary Queen of Scots. A full article on the book on 27 May 1896.14 |
| Newspaper |
2 October 1896 |
He Young Lochinvor by J E Muddock on 2 October 1896.14 |
| Book (wrote) |
2 October 1896 |
He was New Tag Young Lochinvor by J E Muddock on 2 October 1896.14 |
| Book (wrote) |
1897 |
He was New Tag The Chronicles of Michael Danevitch of the Russian Secret Service in 1897.11,26 |
| Book (wrote) |
1899 |
He was New Tag The Records of Vincent Trill in 1899.26 |
| PO Directory* |
1899 |
He was recorded on the 1899 Post Office Directory at 5 Mount Avenue, Ealing, Middlesex, England.38 |
| Book (wrote) |
1899 |
He was New Tag Tales of Terror in 1899.26 |
| Book (wrote) |
1900 |
He was New Tag The Adventures of Tyler Tatlock in 1900.26 |
| Photo* |
|
JEP, Ruth and Bert, the twins, Cyril and one of the boys.39 |
| Newspaper |
6 February 1900 |
He Receiving order for bankruptancy on 6 February 1900 at The All Sorts Press Ltd, 57 and 58 Broad Street Avenue, London, England.40 |
| Bankrupt Applied |
12 February 1900 |
He was declared bankrupt on 12 February 1900 at 57 and 58 Broad Street Avenue, London, England.40 |
| Name Variation |
17 February 1900 |
On 17 February 1900, James Edward Muddock was refered to as Joyce Edward Muddock which was not his correct name.41 |
| Occupation |
17 February 1900 |
James's occupation was given as 'author' on 17 February 1900.41 |
| (Father Bride/Groom) Marriage |
17 February 1900 |
He was recorded on the marriage document of Herbert Greenhough Smith and Dorothy Vernon Muddock on 17 February 1900 which took place at Christ Church, Broadway, Westminster, Middlesex, England; age on marriage certificate is 45 years for Herbert Greenbough Smith and is 17 years for Dorothy Vernon Muddock.42,41,43 |
| Book (wrote) |
1901 |
James Edward Muddock was New Tag Deacon Brodie in 1901.26 |
| Book (wrote) |
1901 |
He was New Tag Whose was the Hand, as J E Muddock in 1901.26 |
| PO Directory |
1901 |
He was recorded on the 1901 Post Office Directory at 5 Mount Avenue, Ealing, Middlesex, England.44 |
| Book (wrote) |
1901 |
He was New Tag Jim the Penman in 1901.26 |
| Name Variation |
31 March 1901 |
On 31 March 1901, James Edward Muddock was refered to as Joyce E Muddock which was not his correct name.45 |
| Occupation |
31 March 1901 |
James's occupation was given as 'literature & journalism' on 31 March 1901.45 |
| 1901 UK Census* |
31 March 1901 |
He appeared in the 1901 UK census as the head of the household with his wife Eleanor Rudd which was taken on 31 March 1901 at The Oaks, Wealdstone, Middlesex, England, in the household with him was also Violet Preston Muddock, Rose Victorine Muddock and Eleanor Amy Muddock.45 |
| Book (wrote) |
1902 |
James Edward Muddock was New Tag The Scarlet Seal in 1902.26 |
| Address |
circa 1903 |
He was recorded as living at Jamaica on circa 1903 JEPM says his last trip abroad was to Jamaica.11 |
| Book (wrote) |
1904 |
He was New Tag The Crime of the Century in 1904.26 |
| Book (wrote) |
1905 |
He was New Tag A Knight of Evil in 1905.26 |
| Book (wrote) |
1905 |
He was New Tag The Fatal Ring in 1905.26 |
| Book (wrote) |
1906 |
He was New Tag Thurtell's Crime in 1906.26 |
| Book (wrote) |
1906 |
He was New Tag The Knutsford Mystery in 1906.26 |
| Bankrupt Applied |
23 January 1906 |
He was declared bankrupt on 23 January 1906 at 6 Great Portland Street, London, England.40 |
| Occupation |
26 January 1906 |
James's occupation was given as 'author and journalist' on 26 January 1906.40 |
| Newspaper |
26 January 1906 |
He Receiving order for bankruptancy on 26 January 1906 at 6 Great Portland Street, London, England.40 |
| Address |
30 January 1906 |
He was recorded as living at Hearne House, St John's Road, Harrow, Middlesex, England, on 30 January 1906.40 |
| Occupation |
30 January 1906 |
James's occupation was given as 'author and journalist' on 30 January 1906.40 |
| Newspaper |
30 January 1906 |
He First meeting and public examination for bankruptancy on 30 January 1906 at 6 Great Portland Street, London, England.40 |
| Bankrupt Applied* |
12 February 1906 |
He was declared bankrupt on 12 February 1906 at 6 Great Portland Street, London, England.40 |
| Book (wrote) |
1907 |
He was New Tag The Shadow of Evil in 1907.26 |
| Book (wrote) |
1907 |
He was New Tag In the Queens Service in 1907.26 |
| Book (wrote) |
1907 |
He was New Tag Pages from an Adventurous Life in 1907.15 |
| Book (wrote) |
1907 |
He was New Tag The Gold Spinner in 1907.26 |
| Book (wrote) |
1908 |
He was New Tag A Gilded Serpent in 1908.26 |
| Book (wrote) |
1908 |
He was New Tag Startling Crimes in 1908.26 |
| Book (wrote) |
1908 |
He was New Tag In the Face of the Night in 1908.26 |
| Book (wrote) |
1908 |
He was New Tag Tangled Destinies in 1908.26 |
| Book (wrote) |
1908 |
He was New Tag The Sin of Preaching Jim in 1908.26 |
| Book (wrote) |
1909 |
He was New Tag Lil of the Slums in 1909.26 |
| Book (wrote) |
1909 |
He was New Tag A Wild Beauty in 1909.26 |
| Book (wrote) |
1909 |
He was New Tag The Great Turf Fraud in 1909.26 |
| Book (wrote) |
1910 |
He was New Tag The Naughty Maid of Mitchum in 1910.26 |
| Book (wrote) |
1910 |
He was New Tag For Honour or Death in 1910.26 |
| Book (wrote) |
1910 |
He was New Tag Scarlet Sinners in 1910.26 |
| PO Directory |
1911 |
He was recorded on the 1911 Post Office Directory at 69 Nightingale Lane, Balham, Surrey, England.46 |
| Book (wrote) |
1911 |
He was New Tag A Trap A Revelation in 1911.26 |
| Book (wrote) |
1911 |
He was New Tag The Fatal Woman in 1911.26 |
| Book (wrote) |
1912 |
He was New Tag The Triumphs of Fabian Field in 1912.26 |
| Book (wrote) |
1912 |
He was New Tag The Rich Man's Wife, with E W Elkington in 1912.26 |
| Book (wrote) |
1912 |
He was New Tag The Turning Wheel in 1912.26 |
| PO Directory |
1914 |
He was recorded on the 1914 Post Office Directory at 49 Clapham Mansions, Ramsden Road, London, England.47 |
| Address |
16 June 1915 |
He was recorded as living at 69 Nightingale Lane, Balham, Surrey, England, on 16 June 1915 From Edward Reginald Preston Muddock army asstestation papers.48 |
| (Witness) Military |
16 June 1915 |
He witnessed the beginning of military service of Edward Reginald Preston Muddock on 16 June 1915 at 69 Nightingale Lane, Balham, Surrey, England; Attestation papers. Height 5 ft 10 ins. Complextion dark. Eyes brown. Hair black. Enrolled in Army.48 |
| Book (wrote) |
1922 |
James Edward Muddock was New Tag Out There in 1922.26 |
| Note |
1927 |
Flin Flon, Manitoba-Saskatchewan (pop. 7243) is a mining city on the Saskatchewan-Manitoba border, Canada. It is located at 54°46 N 101°51 W.
The town's name is taken from the lead character in a paperback novel, The Sunless City by J E Preston Muddock. A prospector named Tom Creighton found the book in the wilderness. The story is about a man named Josiah Flintabbatey Flonatin, who piloted a submarine through a bottomless lake. Upon passing through a hole lined with gold, he found a strange underground world.
When Tom Creighton discovered a rich vein of almost pure copper, he thought of the book and called it Flin Flon's mine, mercifully shortening the name.
Flin Flon gained international notoriety in 2002 when the Government of Canada awarded a four-year contract to a Saskatoon company for the production of Medicinal Marijuana.49 |
| Name Variation |
23 January 1934 |
On 23 January 1934, James Edward Muddock was refered to as James Edward Preston Muddock which was not his correct name.4 |
| Occupation |
23 January 1934 |
James's occupation was given as 'author' on 23 January 1934.4 |
| Death* |
23 January 1934 |
He died on 23 January 1934 at 5 Crockenton Road, Upper Tooting, Surrey, England, at age 90 years, 7 months and 26 days.50,51,34 |
| Newspaper |
25 January 1934 |
He The Times, 25/01/1934, a note about the death of Dick Donovan. On 25 January 1934.15 |
| Occupation |
14 July 1934 |
James's occupation was given as 'deceased' on 14 July 1934.52 |
| (Father Bride/Groom) Marriage |
14 July 1934 |
He was recorded on the marriage document of Francis Henry Launcelot Errington and Ruth Frances Muddock on 14 July 1934 which took place at Christ Church, Mayfair, London, England; age on marriage certificate is 77 years for Francis Henry Launcelot Errington and is 48 years for Ruth Frances Muddock.53,52 |
| Occupation |
28 June 1936 |
James's occupation was given as 'novelist' on 28 June 1936.54 |
| (Witness) Death |
28 June 1936 |
He was present at the death of Lucy Mary Hann, who died on 28 June 1936 at 61 Bushwood Road, Richmond, Surrey, England.55,54 |
| Occupation |
3 September 1940 |
James's occupation was given as 'author and journalist (deceased)' on 3 September 1940.56 |
| Name Variation |
3 September 1940 |
On 3 September 1940, James Edward Muddock was refered to as James Edward Preston Muddock which was not his correct name.56 |
| (Witness) Death |
3 September 1940 |
He was present at the death of Eleanor Rudd, who died on 3 September 1940 at 78 Chaucer Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, England.57,56 |
| Occupation |
7 April 1960 |
James's occupation was given as 'author & journalist (deceased)' on 7 April 1960.58 |
| (Parent) Death |
7 April 1960 |
He was recorded on the death document of his child Violet Preston Muddock, who died on 7 April 1960 at Kent & Sussex Hospital, Tonbridge Wells, Kent, England.59,58 |
| Birth* |
13 March 1898 |
James Frederick Muddock was born on 13 March 1898 at 56 Haringay Road, Tottenham, London (Middlesex), England.3,1 |
| (with Parents) 1901 UK Census |
31 March 1901 |
He appeared in the 1901 UK census which was taken on 31 March 1901 with his parents James Muddock and Kate Steel at 2 Albany Road, Tottenham, London (Middlesex), England, in the household with him was also Eleanor Kate Muddock, Cecillia Annie Muddock and William George Muddock.4 |
| Military* |
1914 |
In 1914 James Frederick Muddock served in WW1 and received an injury to his mouth or jaw.5 |
| Occupation |
7 August 1922 |
James's occupation was given as 'stableman' on 7 August 1922.2 |
| Address* |
7 August 1922 |
He was recorded as living at 28 Stanley Road, Tottenham, London (Middlesex), England, on 7 August 1922.2 |
| Name Variation |
7 August 1922 |
On 7 August 1922, James Frederick Muddock was refered to as Frederick James Muddock which was not his correct name.2 |
| Marriage* |
7 August 1922 |
He married Edith Florence Kenway, daughter of Henry Philip Kenway and Clara Caroline Warne, on 7 August 1922 which took place at St Michael's Church, Wood Green, London (Middlesex), England; age on marriage certificate is 24 years for Frederick James Muddock (actually James Frederick Muddock) and is 26 years (actually 28 years) for Edith Florence Kenway.6,2 |
| Name Variation |
2 April 1923 |
On 2 April 1923, James Frederick Muddock was refered to as Frederick James Muddock which was not his correct name.7 |
| (Witness) Marriage |
2 April 1923 |
He was recorded on the marriage document of William George Muddock and Ethel May Hetherington on 2 April 1923 which took place at Christ Church, West Green, London (Middlesex), England; age on marriage certificate is 23 years for William George Muddock and is 25 years for Ethel May Hetherington.8,7 |
| Occupation |
8 January 1924 |
James's occupation was given as 'railway stableman' on 8 January 1924.9 |
| Address |
8 January 1924 |
He was recorded as living at 26 St Michael's Road, Wood Green, London (Middlesex), England, on 8 January 1924.9 |
| Name Variation |
1925 |
In 1925, James Frederick Muddock was refered to as Frederick Muddock which was not his correct name.10 |
| Electorol Role |
1925 |
In the 1925 Electoral Role, James Frederick Muddock was living at 26 St Michael's Road, Wood Green, London (Middlesex), England.10 |
| Electorol Role |
1926 |
In the 1926 Electoral Role, James Frederick Muddock was living at 26 St Michael's Road, Wood Green, London (Middlesex), England with Edith Florence Kenway.11 |
| Name Variation |
1926 |
In 1926, James Frederick Muddock was refered to as Frederick Muddock which was not his correct name.11 |
| Electorol Role |
1927 |
In the 1927 Electoral Role, James Frederick Muddock was living at 26 St Michael's Road, Wood Green, London (Middlesex), England.12 |
| Name Variation |
1927 |
In 1927, James Frederick Muddock was refered to as Frederick Muddock which was not his correct name.12 |
| (Witness) Marriage |
25 December 1939 |
He was recorded on the marriage document of Kenneth Goodwin and Gladys Winifred Goodison on 25 December 1939 which took place at St Gabriel's Church, Bounds Green, Middlesex, England; age on marriage certificate is 20 years for Kenneth Goodwin and is 23 years for Gladys Winifred Goodison.13,14 |
| Note |
between 1941 and 1944 |
During the war years when the air raids started, Margaret Geib (nee Goodison) and her 3 sisters and mother used to go to Freds (James Frederick) and sleep in rows on mattresses laid on the kitchen floor. Margaret used to live 2 streets away. Edith used to make great piles of fish cakes and 'wonderful' flapjacks.5 |
| Electorol Role |
1945 |
In the 1945 Electoral Role, James Frederick Muddock was living at 12 Bosworth Road, New Southgate, London (Middlesex), England.15 |
| Electorol Role |
1947 |
In the 1947 Electoral Role, James Frederick Muddock was living at 12 Bosworth Road, New Southgate, London (Middlesex), England.16 |
| Electorol Role |
1948 |
In the 1948 Electoral Role, James Frederick Muddock was living at 12 Bosworth Road, New Southgate, London (Middlesex), England.17 |
| Occupation |
16 July 1949 |
James's occupation was given as 'motor driver' on 16 July 1949.18 |
| Address |
29 December 1951 |
He was recorded as living at 12 Bosworth Road, New Southgate, London (Middlesex), England, on 29 December 1951.19 |
| Occupation |
29 December 1951 |
James's occupation was given as 'motor lorry driver (Railway)' on 29 December 1951.20 |
| (Witness) Death |
29 December 1951 |
He was present at the death of Edith Florence Kenway, who died on 29 December 1951 at 12 Bosworth Road, New Southgate, London (Middlesex), England.21,20 |
| Address* |
7 September 1957 |
James Frederick Muddock was recorded as living at 54 Warham Road, London, England, on 7 September 1957.22 |
| Occupation* |
7 September 1957 |
James's occupation was given as 'motor driver' on 7 September 1957.22 |
| Marriage* |
7 September 1957 |
James Frederick Muddock remarried Violet Elizabeth Gardner, daughter of Philip Alexander Gardner, on 7 September 1957 which took place at St Paul's Church, Harringay, London (Middlesex), England; age on marriage certificate is 59 years for James Frederick Muddock and is 56 years (actually 55 years) for Violet Elizabeth McLellan.23,22 |
| Note |
|
He hired a car to visit Margaret Geib in Nunney with Violet Gardner (2nd wife). He had no idea how to operate the gears and when he left she could hear him making the most awful row. Apparently when he returned to London to return the car the gear box had to be replaced, and they were not very pleased.5 |
| Address |
13 July 1966 |
James Frederick Muddock was recorded as living at 33 Grove Gardens, Enfield, London (Middlesex), England, on 13 July 1966.24 |
| Death* |
13 July 1966 |
He died on 13 July 1966 at Middlesex Hospital, Edmonton, London (Middlesex), England, at age 68 years and 4 months.25,24 |
| Occupation |
13 July 1966 |
James's occupation was given as 'British Railways motor driver (retired)' on 13 July 1966.24 |
| Occupation |
9 April 1986 |
James's occupation was given as 'motor driver (retired) (deceased)' on 9 April 1986.26 |
| (Witness) Death |
9 April 1986 |
He was present at the death of Violet Elizabeth Gardner, who died on 9 April 1986 at Whitewebbs Old Peoples Home, Enfield, London (Middlesex), England.27,26 |