In 1905 he was living in Woodcroft, Linthurst, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire4591.

James Albert Henry Keatley, a bachelor aged 24 whose occupation was brass caster, married Lucy Smith, a spinster aged 26. The groom's address was Woodcroft, Linthurst, North Bromsgrove and the bride's address was Green Hill, Blackwell, North Bromsgrove. The groom's father was James Keatley and his occupation was brass caster. The bride's father was Benjamin Smith (deceased) and his occupation was shopkeeper. The marriage was performed at the Trinity Wesleyan Memorial Church, Blackwell, North Bromsgrove according to the rites of the Wesleyan Methodists by certificate. The ceremony was performed by Leonard L. Price, Minister and John Alfred Brighton, Deputy Registrar. The bride and groom both signed. The marriage was witnessed by George Ashton (signed) and Sarah J. Smith (signed)4591.