James William Hammond ALSTON J.P. [6027]

  General Notes:

James was a partmer in the family business "Alston Bros of Sudbury" furnishers and furniture manufacturers.

James was Councillor Mayor 1919 - 20 and 1926 - 27 (during the Gainsborough bi- centenary celebrations) and Alderman of Sudbury, he died at breakfast having choked on a pork pie.

Roy Alston has a copy of a film taken in 1927 of the Gainsborough bi-centenial celebrations showing his Great Uncle as Mayor. 2003

Alston James William Hammond of 8 York Rd, Sudbury Suffolk died 27 January 1930 Probate Ipswich 15 August 1933 to Amelia Bertha Alston widow Edward Paige Fitzgerald Brewer's manager and Edward Ransom solicitor. Effects £6556 7s 0d
National Probate Calendar

  Other Records

1. Census: England, 2 Apr 1871, King St St Peter Sudbury. James is recorded as a son aged 7 a scholar born Sudbury

James married Amelia Bertha MORLEY [6695] [MRIN: 2227].