no trace of GRO record of his birth. Baptised 8 Apr 1849 at Grandborough. In 1851, he was living with grandparents John Lummas and Elizabeth Malam in Grandborough. In 1861, living with parents Reuben and Martha at Grandborough. No trace in 1871. Married Elizabeth Layton 28 Jun 1873 at Birmingham St Marks. In 1881, living in Birmingham with wife Elizabeth and children Frederick bp 8 Sep 1875, William b1878. In 1891, living in Birmingham with wife Elizabeth and children Frederick b1876, William b1878, Winifred b1883, Annie b1885. In 1901, living in Birmingham with wife Elizabeth and children Frederick b1876, William b1878, Winifred b1883, Annie b1885, niece Elsie b1897 and brother Joseph b1868. In 1911, living in Birmingham with wife Elizabeth and daughter Anne b1886, and niece Elsie b 1897. Possibly named as Reuben James Lomas: 1891 and 1901 censuses give his name as James, while 1911 census gives it as Reuben James. Apparently had 14 children of whom only 4 were living in 1911.