James Lee Pelzer 1936–1979
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3 researchers on YourRoots have James Pelzer in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 3 independent trees
Researchers connected through James Pelzer 1936–1979
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Immediate Family
Biography
James Lee Pelzer was born in 1936 in Orangeburg, Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States, the child of willie clay pelzer and pelzer. In 1940, James Lee Pelzer was recorded in the census in Middle Township, Orangeburg, South Carolina, USA. In 1940, James Lee Pelzer resided in Middle Township, Orangeburg, South Carolina, Unite. James Lee Pelzer passed away in 1979 in Roanoke, Va.
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1Census 1940 United States Federal Census
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2Record FamilySearch Family Tree
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from James Pelzer
This ancestor line traces from Orangeburg, South Carolina, USA (1822) to Orangeburg, Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States (1936) across 5 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- James Pelzer (1936–1979) was born in Orangeburg, Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States and died in Roanoke, Va. 3 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 3 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 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
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James Pelzer's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record