James Roy Parham 1920–2008
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2 researchers on YourRoots have James Parham in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through James Parham 1920–2008
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Immediate Family
Biography
James Roy Parham was born in 1920 in Jonesboro, Craighead, Arkansas, United States, the child of walter parham and della mae cogins parham. In 1930, James Roy Parham resided in Lake City, Craighead, Arkansas, USA. James Roy Parham passed away in 2008 in Jonesboro, Craighead, Arkansas, United States.
Sources
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1Census 1930 United States Federal Census
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2Newspaper U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current
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3Record Beta: Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1940-1955
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from James Parham
This ancestor line traces from England (1627) to Jonesboro, Craighead, Arkansas, United States (1920) across 9 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- James Parham (1920–2008) was born in Jonesboro, Craighead, Arkansas, United States and died in Jonesboro, Craighead, Arkansas, United States. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have James in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 9 generations of this lineage geographically.
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James Parham's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record