James Seychelles I

James Seychelles I was the husband of Mary Seychelles I, father of John Seychelles I , and adoptive father of Nicholas Seychelles I. He was the patriarch of the Seychelles family . He has both biological and adoptive grandchildren and works as a farmer. His dates of birth and death are unknown, but it is known he lived past 1530, as he was present at Nicholas and Katherine 's wedding. James Seychelles II was named after him.

Before The Fire

Not much is known about James and his family before the fire, only that he and his wife married and either moved to Darton, England or already lived there. Before Nicholas' adoption, he and Mary suffered several miscarriages and stillbirths, only James survived into toddlerhood (and later adulthood). This is part of the reason why they were willing to adopt Nicholas, especially as James was a farmer and needed help in the fields once both boys were of age. The family was Catholic.

After The Fire

After The Fire and Nicholas' adoption, the family stayed in Darton for two years. However, they quickly became dissatisfied, as the town never recovered from The Fire. After they'd earned enough extra money, they moved to Nordine, England, notably farther inland and safer than Darton. James went back to farming. Notably, he punished the boys, who frequently got into trouble, corporally, but neither took it to heart and remained fond of him throughout life. Nicholas moved to London after a trip in 1529. James however, stayed in Nordine to look after he and his wife, who were becoming elderly. James inherited the farm after their deaths. It's unknown when he died, but it was sometime after Nicholas and Katherine's wedding in 1530. It is also unknown his relationship with her grandchildren and daughter-in-laws.