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Benjamin Franklin James 1821 – 1907 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Oct 1821

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: 11 Nov 1907

Death Location: Clarksville, Habersham, Georgia, USA

Father: James James

Mother: Sophana Stiwinter

Spouse(s): Mepina McLewis, Adaline Trusty

Children(s): Margaret James, Sarah James, Mary James, Alfred James, George James, James James, Benjamin James, Margaret James, Michiel James, Melvina James, Henry James, Lillie James

In 1821, Benjamin Franklin James Reverend entered the world in North Carolina, born to James James and Sophana Margaret Stiwinter. In 1850, Benjamin Franklin James Reverend resided in District 1, Habersham, Georgia. In 1860, Benjamin Franklin James Reverend resided in Habersham, Georgia, United States. Benjamin Franklin James Reverend married Mepina C. McLewis, Adaline Trusty, and had children including Margaret Jane James, Sarah Ann James, Mary M. James, Alfred M. James, George Washington James, James Hampton James, Benjamin Franklin James, Margaret or Martha Missouri James, Michiel James, Melvina James, Henry West James, Lillie James. Benjamin Franklin James Reverend passed away in 1907 in Clarksville, Habersham, Georgia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1821, Benjamin Franklin James Reverend entered the world in North Carolina, born to James James and Sophana Margaret Stiwinter.
  • In 1850, Benjamin Franklin James Reverend resided in District 1, Habersham, Georgia.
  • In 1860, Benjamin Franklin James Reverend resided in Habersham, Georgia, United States.
  • Benjamin Franklin James Reverend married Mepina C. McLewis, Adaline Trusty, and had children including Margaret Jane James, Sarah Ann James, Mary M. James, Alfred M. James, George Washington James, James Hampton James, Benjamin Franklin James, Margaret or Martha Missouri James, Michiel James, Melvina James, Henry West James, Lillie James.
  • Benjamin Franklin James Reverend passed away in 1907 in Clarksville, Habersham, Georgia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James James
1796 – 1838
Birth Location: Burke, North Carolina, United States
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Sophana Stiwinter
1798 – 1825
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Mepina McLewis
1823 – 1860
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Adaline Trusty
1845 – 1914
Birth Location: Rabun County, Georgia, USA
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Children(s)

Margaret James
1842 –
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Sarah James
1844 –
Birth Location: North Carolina
SJ
Mary James
1847 –
Birth Location: North Carolina
MJ
Alfred James
1848 – 1934
Birth Location: Georgia
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George James
1850 – 1922
Birth Location: North Carolina
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James James
1871 – 1961
Birth Location: Habersham County, Georgia
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Benjamin James
1867 – 1939
Birth Location: Habersham County, Georgia, USA
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Margaret James
1869 – 1926
Birth Location: Habersham County, Georgia
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Michiel James
1875 – 1965
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
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Melvina James
1877 – 1951
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
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Henry James
1880 – 1965
Birth Location: Habersham County, Georgia, USA
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Lillie James
1886 – 1977
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
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Benjamin James's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin James
1821 – 1907
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
James James
1796 – 1838
Burke, North Carolina, United States
Sophana (Margaret) Stiwinter
1798 – 1825
North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Benjamin (Ditcher "Ben") James
1762 – 1800
Cheraw District, Darlington County, South Carolina
Kissiah (Keziah Barber) James
1760 – 1818
Bertie County, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Aaron James
1744 – 1797
Sarah Newton
1740 – 1822
Barber
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Benjamin James
1720 – 1774
Jane Dobbins
1723 – 1790

Benjamin James's Descendants

1.
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Benjamin (Franklin) James (25 Oct 1821 – 11 Nov 1907) m. Mepina (C.) McLewis (abt 1823 – 1860) m. Adaline Trusty (08 Jun 1845 – 19 Dec 1914)
  1. 1. Margaret (Jane) James (1842 – )
  2. 2. Sarah (Ann) James (1844 – )
  3. 3. Mary (M.) James (1847 – )
  4. 4. Alfred (M.) James (Nov 1848 – May 1934)
  5. 5. George (Washington) James (11 March 1850 – 02 Feb. 1922)
  6. 6. James (Hampton) James (12 or 29 April 1871 – 30 April 1961) m. Mary Gosnell (abt 1867 – )
    1. 1. Haskell (Emory) James (18 June 1888 – 20 Feb 1968)
    2. 2. Sarah James (Sep 1891 – )
    3. 3. Olive James (Aug 1895 – )
    4. 4. Able James (Aug 1895 – )
    5. 5. Omie (Lavonia) James (12 AUG 1897 – 20 DEC 1964)
    6. 6. Garrett James (Oct 1899 – )
    7. 7. Vera (F) James (abt 1907 – )
  7. 7. Benjamin (Franklin) James (Sept 1867 – 4 May 1939) m. Nancy (Ester) Bowman (25 April 1867 – 5 Feb 1936)
    1. 1. Mary (M) Bowman (Aug 1891 – Sept. 20 1910)
    2. 2. Addie (E) James (Apr 1900 – 21 Nov 1901)
    3. 3. Edie (J) James (13 April 1900 – 19 July 1900)
    4. 4. George (W) James (08 Oct 1901 – 08 Aug 1962)
    5. 5. Gertrude (Mar 1895 – )
    6. 6. Corine James (Dec 1896 – )
  8. 8. Margaret (or Martha Missouri) James (21 Feb 1869 – 05 Feb. 1926)
  9. 9. Michiel James (1875 – 10 Aug 1965)
  10. 10. Melvina James (Feb 1877 – 29 Oct 1951)
  11. 11. Henry (West) James (May 29 1880 – 16 June 1965)
  12. 12. Lillie James (30 Jul 1886 – 28 APR 1977)

Benjamin James's Timeline

8 Records

1821
25 Oct 1821
Birth of Benjamin Franklin James Reverend in North Carolina
North Carolina
1850
1850
Age 29
Benjamin Franklin James Reverend resided here in District 1, Habersham, Georgia
District 1, Habersham, Georgia
1860
1860
Age 39
Benjamin Franklin James Reverend resided here in Habersham, Georgia, United States
Habersham, Georgia, United States
1867
13 Aug 1867
Age 46
Benjamin Franklin James Reverend resided here in Habersham, Georgia, USA
Habersham, Georgia, USA
1870
10 Jun 1870
Age 49
Benjamin Franklin James Reverend resided here in Clarkesville, Habersham, Georgia, USA
Clarkesville, Habersham, Georgia, USA
1880
9 Jun 1880
Age 59
Benjamin Franklin James Reverend resided here in Clarksville, Habersham, Georgia, USA
Clarksville, Habersham, Georgia, USA
1900
1900
Age 79
Benjamin Franklin James Reverend resided here in Clarksville, Habersham, Georgia, USA
Clarksville, Habersham, Georgia, USA
1907
11 Nov 1907
Age 86
Death of Benjamin Franklin James Reverend in Clarksville, Habersham, Georgia, USA
Clarksville, Habersham, Georgia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Oct 1821
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Clarkesville, Habersham, Georgia
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Clarkesville, Habersham, Georgia; Roll: M593_154; Page: 179B; Image: 363; Family History Library Film: 545653
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Clarksville, Habersham, Georgia; Roll: 202; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0061; FHL microfilm: 1240202
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Habersham, Georgia; Roll: M653_125; Page: 886; Image: 436; Family History Library Film: 803125
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 1, Habersham, Georgia; Roll: M432_72; Page: 241A; Image: 12
    [6] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current
    [7] Web: Georgia, Find A Grave Index, 1728-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 1, Habersham, Georgia
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 1, Habersham, Georgia; Roll: M432_72; Page: 241A; Image: 12

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Habersham, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Habersham, Georgia; Roll: M653_125; Page: 886; Image: 436; Family History Library Film: 803125

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 13 Aug 1867
    Event Place: Habersham, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: Georgia, Returns of Qualified Voters and Reconstruction Oath Books, 1867-1869

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 10 Jun 1870
    Event Place: Clarkesville, Habersham, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Selected U.S. Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Year: 1870; Census Place: Clarkesville, Habersham, Georgia
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Clarkesville, Habersham, Georgia; Roll: M593_154; Page: 179B; Image: 363; Family History Library Film: 545653

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 9 Jun 1880
    Event Place: Clarksville, Habersham, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Selected U.S. Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Year: 1880; Census Place: Clarksville, Habersham, Georgia
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Clarkesville, Habersham, Georgia

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1890
    Event Place: Clarkesville, Habersham, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: Georgia, Property Tax Digests, 1793-1893, Militia District Number: 409; Post Office: Clarkesville

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Clarksville, Habersham, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Clarksville, Habersham, Georgia; Roll: 202; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0061; FHL microfilm: 1240202

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Nov 1907
    Event Place: Clarksville, Habersham, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current
    [2] Web: Georgia, Find A Grave Index, 1728-2012

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery, Habersham County, Georgia
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current
    [2] Web: Georgia, Find A Grave Index, 1728-2012
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