James Edwin McNeer 1914–1971
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2 researchers on YourRoots have James McNeer in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
Immediate Family
Biography
The story of James Edwin McNeer began in 1914 in Jackson, Ohio. In 1935, James Edwin McNeer resided in Franklin, Jackson, Ohio. In 1940, James Edwin McNeer resided in Franklin, Jackson, Ohio, USA. James Edwin McNeer married dorothy l grabill. James Edwin McNeer passed away in 1971 in Gallipolis, Gallia, USA.
Sources
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1Census 1940 United States Federal Census
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2Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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3Death Records U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
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4Military U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
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5Newspaper/Obituary Ohio, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center Obituary Index
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6Record Ohio, Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2018
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from James McNeer
Frequently Asked Questions
- James McNeer (1914–1971) was born in Jackson, Ohio and died in Gallipolis, Gallia, 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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Related Records
James McNeer's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record