YourRoots Logo
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sign up free

Calvin Hamilton James 1914 – 1982 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1914

Birth Location: Illinois

Death Date: Apr 22 1982

Death Location: Olney, Illinois, Richland, USA

Father: Henry James

Mother: Dessie Hamilton

Spouse(s): Geneva Elder

Children(s): David James, Roger James, Private None, Private None, Private None, Private None, Private None

In 1914, Calvin Hamilton James entered the world in Illinois, born to Henry Clay James and Dessie Hamilton. In 1920, Calvin Hamilton James resided in Smallwood, Jasper, Illinois. Calvin Hamilton James married Geneva Elizabeth Elder, and had children including David Hamilton James, Roger T James, Private, Private, Private, Private, Private. Calvin Hamilton James passed away in 1982 in Olney, Illinois, Richland, USA.

Find more search results for Calvin James
CJ

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1914, Calvin Hamilton James entered the world in Illinois, born to Henry Clay James and Dessie Hamilton.
  • In 1920, Calvin Hamilton James resided in Smallwood, Jasper, Illinois.
  • Calvin Hamilton James married Geneva Elizabeth Elder, and had children including David Hamilton James, Roger T James, Private, Private, Private, Private, Private.
  • Calvin Hamilton James passed away in 1982 in Olney, Illinois, Richland, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Calvin James's Ancestors

Self
Calvin James
1914 – 1982
Birth Place: Illinois
Parents
Henry Clay James
Jasper County, Illinois
Dessie Hamilton
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Calvin James's Descendants

1.
CJ
Calvin (Hamilton) James (1914 – Apr 22 1982) m. Geneva (Elizabeth) Elder (1916 – Aug 23 2000)
  1. 1. David (Hamilton) James (1938 – Apr 15 2007)
  2. 2. Roger (T) James (1936 – )
  3. 3. Private
  4. 4. Private
  5. 5. Private
  6. 6. Private
  7. 7. Private

Calvin James's Timeline

5 Records

1913
Nov 18 1913
Birth of Calvin Hamilton James in Jasper County, Illinois
Jasper County, Illinois
1914
1914
Birth of Calvin Hamilton James in Illinois
Illinois
1920
1920
Age 6
Calvin Hamilton James resided here in Smallwood, Jasper, Illinois
Smallwood, Jasper, Illinois
1940
Apr 01 1940
Age 26
Calvin Hamilton James resided here in Newton, Jasper, Illinois, United States
Newton, Jasper, Illinois, United States
1982
Apr 22 1982
Age 68
Death of Calvin Hamilton James in Olney, Illinois, Richland, USA
Olney, Illinois, Richland, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Nov 18 1913
    Event Place: Jasper County, Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] Database online.
    [2] Database online.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1914
    Event Place: Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Database online. Year: 1940; Census Place: Newton, Jasper, Illinois; Roll: T627_815; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 40-16.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Smallwood, Jasper, Illinois
    Record Source: Database online.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Apr 01 1940
    Event Place: Newton, Jasper, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Database online. Year: 1940; Census Place: Newton, Jasper, Illinois; Roll: T627_815; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 40-16.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Apr 22 1982
    Event Place: Olney, Illinois, Richland, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Database online.
    [2] Database online.

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like “Trace Back To Me” instantly map your family’s migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond “end-of-line” automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans “end-of-line” ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you’re away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches’ maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you’ll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE