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| James Jobson Essex Police |
“James Jobson as a young
constable stationed at Dunmow about 1900.
Lost his job at Galleywood Races, for removing helmet and tunic and
fighting with a man called Alabaster – a Romford tough. Fight lasted a considerable time, as both men
were rough and tough. The winner by only
a small margin by James Jobson – took £2 prize money. Earned a living by navvying, leading heavy
stud stallions around Essex during the breeding season – March to May. Finally became the landlord of public house
on the edge of Galleywood Common till retirement. Died 87 years. Was a very close fisted man – moneywise. Inclined
to get out of debt by threat of bodily violence.”
JM
I
checked whether this story was true with Essex Police archives.
Andrew
Many
thanks for this. I have checked our records for Jobson.
James
W. Jobson
born
Writtle circa 1874.
Previous
occupation Labourer.
Joined
Essex Constabulary 1 January 1898.
Left
31 March 1898.
He
is shown as having resigned from the Force. There is no indication as to
the reason. If he had been dismissed in the circumstances you outline,
then it would have been shown in the comments.
Regards
Martyn
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