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Albert James Markham Sr. 1888–1971 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Apr 1888

Birth Location: Villenovia, Chautauqua, New York

Death Date: 29 Jan 1971

Death Location: Gowanda, Erie, New York

Father: Melvin Markham

Mother: Polly Wright

Spouse(s): Mabel Matthews

Children(s): Clair Markham, Albert Jr., Robert Markham

The story of Albert James Markham Sr. began in 1888 in Villenovia, Chautauqua, New York. In 1917, Albert James Markham Sr. resided in Gowanda, Cattaraugus, New York. In 1920, Albert James Markham Sr. resided in Gowanda, Cattaraugus, New York. Albert James Markham Sr. married Mabel Harriet Matthews, and had children including Albert James Markham Jr, Clair Melvin Markham, Robert Eugene Bobby Markham, Roger Markham. Albert James Markham Sr. passed away in 1971 in Gowanda, Erie, New York.

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Biography

  • The story of Albert James Markham Sr. began in 1888 in Villenovia, Chautauqua, New York.
  • In 1917, Albert James Markham Sr. resided in Gowanda, Cattaraugus, New York.
  • In 1920, Albert James Markham Sr. resided in Gowanda, Cattaraugus, New York.
  • Albert James Markham Sr. married Mabel Harriet Matthews, and had children including Albert James Markham Jr, Clair Melvin Markham, Robert Eugene Bobby Markham, Roger Markham.
  • Albert James Markham Sr. passed away in 1971 in Gowanda, Erie, New York.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Albert Sr.'s Ancestors

Self
Albert Sr.
1888–1971
Birth Place: Villenovia, Chautauqua, New York
Parents
Melvin Malcolm Markham
1849–1920
Villenovia, Chautauqua, New York
Polly (Deserette) Wright
1853–1894
New York
Grandparents
Mark (Martin) Markham
1823–1898
Sally McBride
1825–1919
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Albert Sr.'s Descendants

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Albert (James Markham) Sr. (5 Apr 1888–29 Jan 1971) m. Mabel (Harriet) Matthews (1 Nov 1895–30 Sep 1973)
  1. 1. Clair (Melvin) Markham 1918–1972
  2. 2. Albert (James Markham) Jr. 1922–2009
  3. 3. Robert (Eugene "Bobby") Markham 1926–1940

Albert Sr.'s Timeline

8 Records

1888
5 Apr 1888
Birth of Albert James Markham Sr. in Villenovia, Chautauqua, New York
Villenovia, Chautauqua, New York
1917
5 Jun 1917
Age 29
Albert James Markham Sr. resided here in Gowanda, Cattaraugus, New York
Gowanda, Cattaraugus, New York
1920
14 Jan 1920
Age 32
Albert James Markham Sr. resided here in Gowanda, Cattaraugus, New York
Gowanda, Cattaraugus, New York
1925
1 Jun 1925
Age 37
Albert James Markham Sr. resided here in Gowanda, Cattaraugus, New York
Gowanda, Cattaraugus, New York
1942
25 Apr 1942
Age 54
Albert James Markham Sr. resided here in Gowanda, Cattaraugus, New York
Gowanda, Cattaraugus, New York
1971
25 Jan 1971
Age 83
Death of Albert James Markham Sr. in Gowanda, Cattaraugus, New York
Gowanda, Cattaraugus, New York
1971
27 Jan 1971
Age 83
Burial of Albert James Markham Sr. in Gowanda, Cattaraugus, New York
Gowanda, Cattaraugus, New York
1971
29 Jan 1971
Age 83
Burial of Albert James Markham Sr. in Gowanda, Erie, New York
Gowanda, Erie, New York

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Apr 1888
    Event Place: Villenovia, Chautauqua, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for New York State, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 2555973; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 14
    [2] New York, State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 01; Assembly District: 01; City: Persia; County: Cattaraugus; Page: 16
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 088-32-8671; Issue State: New York; Issue Date: 1957-1958
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Persia, Cattaraugus, New York; Roll: T625_1088; Page: 23B; Enumeration District: 91; Image: 186
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: New York; Registration County: Cattaraugus; Roll: 1712291; Draft Board: 3
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] New York, County Marriages, 1847-1849

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 5 Jun 1917
    Event Place: Gowanda, Cattaraugus, New York
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: New York; Registration County: Cattaraugus; Roll: 1712291; Draft Board: 3

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 14 Jan 1920
    Event Place: Gowanda, Cattaraugus, New York
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Persia, Cattaraugus, New York; Roll: T625_1088; Page: 23B; Enumeration District: 91; Image: 186

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1925
    Event Place: Gowanda, Cattaraugus, New York
    Record Source: New York, State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 01; Assembly District: 01; City: Persia; County: Cattaraugus; Page: 16

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 25 Apr 1942
    Event Place: Gowanda, Cattaraugus, New York
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for New York State, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 2555973; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 14

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Jan 1971
    Event Place: Gowanda, Cattaraugus, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 088-32-8671; Issue State: New York; Issue Date: 1957-1958
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 27 Jan 1971
    Event Place: Gowanda, Cattaraugus, New York

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 29 Jan 1971
    Event Place: Gowanda, Erie, New York
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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