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Benjamin Adelbert James 1848–1898 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 APR 1848

Birth Location: NY

Death Date: 13 April 1898

Death Location: Centralia, Chautauqua County, New York, United States of America

Father: Benjamin James

Mother: Ann Chapman

Spouse(s):

Children(s): Lynn James, Nellie (Weatherby)

In 1848, Benjamin Adelbert James entered the world in NY, born to Benjamin Arnold James And Ann Maria Chapman. In 1850, Benjamin Adelbert James resided in Busti, Chautauqua, New York, USA. In 1855, Benjamin Adelbert James resided in Busti, Chautauqua, New York, USA. Benjamin Adelbert James married Jessie E Benjamin James Wilder, and had children including Lynn Henry James, Nellie M James Weatherby. Benjamin Adelbert James passed away in 1898 in Centralia, Chautauqua County, New York, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1848, Benjamin Adelbert James entered the world in NY, born to Benjamin Arnold James And Ann Maria Chapman.
  • In 1850, Benjamin Adelbert James resided in Busti, Chautauqua, New York, USA.
  • In 1855, Benjamin Adelbert James resided in Busti, Chautauqua, New York, USA.
  • Benjamin Adelbert James married Jessie E Benjamin James Wilder, and had children including Lynn Henry James, Nellie M James Weatherby.
  • Benjamin Adelbert James passed away in 1898 in Centralia, Chautauqua County, New York, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin James's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin James
1848–1898
Birth Place: NY
Parents
Benjamin Arnold James
1807–1852
Rhode Island, USA
Ann (Maria) Chapman
1819–1885
Chenango County, New York, USA
Grandparents
Stephen (James) Sr
1780–1851
Richmond, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Ruth Perry
1786–1859
Exeter, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Lemuel (White Chapman) Sr
1780–1842
Rhode Island, USA
Great-Grandparents
Anne Barber
1749–1793
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin James's Descendants

1.
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Benjamin (Adelbert) James (23 APR 1848–13 April 1898)
  1. 1. Lynn (Henry) James 1883–1948
  2. 2. Nellie (M James) (Weatherby) 1893–1957

Benjamin James's Timeline

8 Records

1848
23 APR 1848
Birth of Benjamin Adelbert James in NY
NY
1850
1850
Age 2
Benjamin Adelbert James resided here in Busti, Chautauqua, New York, USA
Busti, Chautauqua, New York, USA
1855
1855
Age 7
Benjamin Adelbert James resided here in Busti, Chautauqua, New York, USA
Busti, Chautauqua, New York, USA
1860
1860
Age 12
Benjamin Adelbert James resided here in Busti, Chautauqua, New York, USA
Busti, Chautauqua, New York, USA
1870
1870
Age 22
Benjamin Adelbert James resided here in Portland, Fredonia, Chautauqua, New York, USA
Portland, Fredonia, Chautauqua, New York, USA
1880
1880
Age 32
Benjamin Adelbert James resided here in Ellery, Chautauqua, New York, USA
Ellery, Chautauqua, New York, USA
1898
13 April 1898
Age 50
Death of Benjamin Adelbert James
None
1898
23 Apr 1898
Age 50
Benjamin Adelbert James - Probate in Chautauqua, New York, USA
Chautauqua, New York, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 APR 1848
    Event Place: NY
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Busti, Chautauqua, New York; Roll: M653_731; Page: 48; Family History Library Fil
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Busti, Chautauqua, New York; Roll: 485; Page: 15a
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Busti, Chautauqua, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Busti, Chautauqua, New York; Roll: 485; Page: 15a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Busti, Chautauqua, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1855

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Busti, Chautauqua, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Busti, Chautauqua, New York; Roll: M653_731; Page: 48; Family History Library Fil

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Portland, Fredonia, Chautauqua, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Ellery, Chautauqua, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 13 Apr 1898
    Event Place: Centralia, Chautauqua County, New York, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Benjamin Adelbert James 13 Apr 1898

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 April 1898
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1659-1999, Probate Records, 1818-1911; Author: New York. Surrogate's Court (Chautauqua County)
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Centralia, Chautauqua County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 23 Apr 1898
    Event Place: Chautauqua, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1659-1999, Probate Records, 1818-1911; Author: New York. Surrogate's Court (Chautauqua County)

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