1871 Census: James W.Puttrell, age 2, born Sheffield, residing 94 South Street, Sheffield, with parents James Puttrell, age 30, master painter and decorator employing 20 men and 1 boy, and Martha Puttrell, age 34.
1881 Census: James W.Puttrell, age 12, scholar, born Sheffield, residing 6 Clinton Place, Sheffield, with parents James Puttrell, age 40, master painter and decorator employing 25 men, 5 boys and 2 girls, and Martha Puttrell, age 44.
1891 Census: James W.Puttrell, age 22, cutlery manager, born Sheffield, residing 2 Hanover Square, Sheffield, with parents James Puttrell, age 50, painter and paper hanger, and Mary E.Puttrell, age 43.
1901 Census: James Wm Puttrell, age 32, single, table cutler manager, worker, born Sheffield, residing 2 Hanover Square, Sheffield, with parents: Jas. Puttrell, age 60, painter and decorator, and Mary E. Puttrell, age 53.
1911 Census: James Wm Puttrell, age 42, single, house decorator, employer / working on own account, born Sheffield, residing 2 Hanover Square, Sheffield, with parents: James Puttrell, age 70, house decorator, and Mary Elizabeth Puttrell, age 64, married 20 years.