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James Givens 1837–1910

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 17 Oct 1837 · , Monroe, Tennessee, USA
Died 15 Sep 1910 · , Monroe, Tennessee, USA
Father Zachariah Givens
Mother Rachael
Spouse Eliza Erialine Avans
Children James Turner Givens, Jasper Newton Givens, Martin Brownlow Givens, Mary Ellen Givens, Mattie Jane Givens, Mattie M Givens, Missouri Givens, Rachael Addy Givens, William Henderson Givens

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Biography

In 1837, James Givens entered the world in, Monroe, Tennessee, USA, born to zachariah givens and rachael. In 1850, James Givens resided in District 8, Monroe, Tennessee. James Givens married eliza erialine avans, and had children including james turner givens, jasper newton givens, martin brownlow givens, mary ellen givens, mattie jane givens, mattie m givens, missouri givens, rachael addy givens, william henderson givens. James Givens passed away in 1910 in, Monroe, Tennessee, USA.

Sources

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    Census 1850 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1860 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1900 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1910 United States Federal Census

  5. 5
    Marriage Records Tennessee State Marriages

Life Timeline

1837
Birth of James Givens in, Monroe, Tennessee, USA
Birth
1850
James Givens resided here in District 8, Monroe, Tennessee
Residence
1857
James Givens was married in Monroe
Marriage
1860
James Givens resided here in District 14, Monroe, Tennessee
Residence
1900
James Givens resided here in Civil District 13, Monroe, Tennessee
Residence
1910
James Givens resided here in Civil District 13, Monroe, Tennessee
Residence
1910
Death of James Givens in, Monroe, Tennessee, USA
Death

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Frequently Asked Questions

James Givens (1837–1910) was born in , Monroe, Tennessee, USA and died in , Monroe, Tennessee, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
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James Givens's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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James Givens PTP
1837–1910
, Monroe, Tennessee, USA
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James Givens's Descendants

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James Givens PTP 1837–1910