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James Thomas Self 1895–1953

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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3 researchers on YourRoots have James Self 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 23 Aug 1895 · Falls, Texas, USA
Died 23 Aug 1953 · Yuma, Arizona, USA
Father David Smith Self
Mother Julia Ann Hawkins Self
Siblings Ada Aveline Self Crayton, Alice M Self, Alice Self, Anna A Self, Annie A Selt, Dan Self, Dozien Self, Emma R Annie A Self, James Thomas Tom Self, Jean Self, Lee Self, Lola C Rossie Self, Lonetta Self, Mae Selina Self, Nell Jane Self, Seth Self, William Jacob Doad Self
Records
1910 United States Federal Census 1940 United States Federal Census
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1895, James Thomas Self entered the world in Falls, Texas, USA, born to david smith self and julia ann hawkins self. In 1910, James Thomas Self resided in Justice Precinct 4, Taylor, Texas, USA. In 1935, James Thomas Self resided in Sh, Taylor, Texas. James Thomas Self passed away in 1953 in Yuma, Arizona, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1910 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Census 1940 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1895
Birth of James Thomas Self in Falls, Texas, USA
Birth
1910
James Thomas Self resided here in Justice Precinct 4, Taylor, Texas, USA
Residence
1935
James Thomas Self resided here in Sh, Taylor, Texas
Residence
1940
James Thomas Self resided here in Taylor, Texas, USA
Residence
1953
Death of James Thomas Self in Yuma, Arizona, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Self

This ancestor line traces from Anson, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States (1777) to Falls, Texas, USA (1895) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

James Self (1895–1953) was born in Falls, Texas, USA and died in Yuma, Arizona, USA. 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 (A) 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.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

David Smith Self
Father
Julia Ann Hawkins Self
Mother

James Self's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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James Thomas Self PTP
1895–1953
Falls, Texas, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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James Self's Descendants

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James Thomas Self PTP 1895–1953