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Benjamin James 1867–1939 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1867

Birth Location: Habersham County, Georgia, USA

Death Date: May 4 1939

Death Location: Gneiss, Macon County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Rev. Sr.

Mother: Adaline Trusty

Spouse(s): Nancy Shed, Nancy Bowman

Children(s): Addie James, George James, Edie James, George James, Mary Bowman, Addie James, Dovie Jameson, Ola James

In 1867, Benjamin James entered the world in Habersham County, Georgia, USA, born to Rev Benjamin Franklin James Sr And Adaline Trusty. In 1880, Benjamin James resided in Clarkesville, Habersham, Georgia, USA. In 1900, Benjamin James resided in Fairplay, Habersham, Georgia, USA. Benjamin James married Nancy Estes Bowman, Nancy J Shed, and had children including Addie E James, Dovie N Jameson, Edie J James, George W James, George Washington James, Mary M Bowman, Ola Belle James. Benjamin James passed away in 1939 in Gneiss, Macon County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1867, Benjamin James entered the world in Habersham County, Georgia, USA, born to Rev Benjamin Franklin James Sr And Adaline Trusty.
  • In 1880, Benjamin James resided in Clarkesville, Habersham, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1900, Benjamin James resided in Fairplay, Habersham, Georgia, USA.
  • Benjamin James married Nancy Estes Bowman, Nancy J Shed, and had children including Addie E James, Dovie N Jameson, Edie J James, George W James, George Washington James, Mary M Bowman, Ola Belle James.
  • Benjamin James passed away in 1939 in Gneiss, Macon County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Rev. Sr.
1821–1907
Birth Location: North Carolina
RS
Adaline Trusty
1845–1914
Birth Location: Rabun County, Georgia, USA
AT

Spouses(s)

Nancy Shed
1897–1971
Birth Location: South Carolina
NS
Nancy Bowman
1867–1936
Birth Location: North Carolina
NB

Children(s)

Addie James
1900–1901
Birth Location: North Carolina
AJ
George James
1901–1962
Birth Location: Macon County, North Carolina, USA
GJ
Edie James
1900–1900
Birth Location: North Carolina
EJ
George James
1901–1962
Birth Location: Macon County, North Carolina, USA
GJ
Mary Bowman
1891–1910
Birth Location: North Carolina
MB
Addie James
1900–1901
Birth Location: Sugar Fork Township, Macon, North Carolina
AJ
Dovie Jameson
1893–
Birth Location: Georgia
DJ
Ola James
1894–1970
Birth Location: Rabun Co. Georgia
OJ

Benjamin James's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin James
1867–1939
Birth Place: Habersham County, Georgia, USA
Parents
Rev. Benjamin Franklin James Sr.
1821–1907
North Carolina
Adaline Trusty
1845–1914
Rabun County, Georgia, USA
Grandparents
James James
1796–1838
Burke, North Carolina, USA
Sophana Stiwinter
1798–1825
North Carolina, USA
Wiley (John Wesley) Trusty
1818–1900
Hartsville, Trousdale, Tennessee, United States
Margaret (Elizabeth) Shelton
1820–1853
NC
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin III
1762–1797
Kissiah Barber
1760–1818
Christopher Stiwinter
1775–1850
Christina Schmidt
1770–
Hansel Trusty
1786–1840
Nancy Welch
1779–1828
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Benjamin RS
1740–1797
Sarah Newton
1742–1802
William Barber
1730–1815
Eliphalet Barber
1730–1799
Johann Steinwender
1742–1784
Ellender DYCHES
1759–
Johann Schmidt
1746–
John Sr
1760–1855
Keziah Carter
1770–1838

Benjamin James's Descendants

1.
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Benjamin James (abt 1867–May 4 1939) m. Nancy (J.) Shed (27 Aug 1897–Apr 1971) m. Nancy (Estes) Bowman (Apr 1867–05 Mar 1936)
  1. 1. Addie (E) James 1900–1901
  2. 2. George (Washington) James 1901–1962
  3. 3. Edie (J) James 1900–1900
  4. 4. George (W) James 1901–1962
  5. 5. Mary (M) Bowman 1891–1910
  6. 6. Addie (E) James 1900–1901
  7. 7. Dovie (N) Jameson 1893–
  8. 8. Ola (Belle.) James 1894–1970 m. Thomas (W) Worley 1890–1930
    1. 1. Ellen Jones 1923–2003 m. Charles (Jones) Jr 1924– m. Paul (Melvin) Gunn 1922–1966
    2. 2. Liethia (Worely) Hagan 1918–1985
    3. 3. Lillie Worley 1915–
    4. 4. F (D) Worley 1920–2006

Benjamin James's Timeline

6 Records

1867
abt 1867
Birth of Benjamin James in Habersham County, Georgia, USA
Habersham County, Georgia, USA
1880
1880
Age 13
Benjamin James resided here in Clarkesville, Habersham, Georgia, USA
Clarkesville, Habersham, Georgia, USA
1900
1900
Age 33
Benjamin James resided here in Fairplay, Habersham, Georgia, USA
Fairplay, Habersham, Georgia, USA
1910
1910
Age 43
Benjamin James resided here in Sugar Fork, Macon, North Carolina, USA
Sugar Fork, Macon, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 53
Benjamin James resided here in Sugar Fork, Macon, North Carolina, USA
Sugar Fork, Macon, North Carolina, USA
1939
May 4 1939
Age 72
Death of Benjamin James in Macon Co. North Carolina
Macon Co. North Carolina

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1867
    Event Place: Habersham County, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sugar Fork, Macon, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1309; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 144
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Clarkesville, Habersham, Georgia; Roll: 150; Family History Film: 1254150; Page: 617A; Enumeration District: 128
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Fairplay, Habersham, Georgia; Roll: 202; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 0062; FHL microfilm: 1240202
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sugar Fork, Macon, North Carolina; Roll: 1204; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0071; FHL microfilm: 1241204
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Sugar Fork, Macon, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1121; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0118; FHL microfilm: 1375134
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] North Carolina, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Clarkesville, Habersham, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Clarkesville, Habersham, Georgia; Roll: 150; Family History Film: 1254150; Page: 617A; Enumeration District: 128

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Fairplay, Habersham, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Fairplay, Habersham, Georgia; Roll: 202; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 0062; FHL microfilm: 1240202
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sugar Fork, Macon, North Carolina; Roll: 1204; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0071; FHL microfilm: 1241204

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Sugar Fork, Macon, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Sugar Fork, Macon, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1121; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0118; FHL microfilm: 1375134

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Sugar Fork, Macon, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sugar Fork, Macon, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1309; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 144

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: May 4 1939
    Event Place: Macon Co. North Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Gneiss, Macon County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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