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Columbus Coda "Cody" James 1837–1925 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 January 1837

Birth Location: Franklin County, Georgia, United States of America

Death Date: 16 February 1925

Death Location: Royston, Franklin County, Georgia, United States of America

Father: William James

Mother: Emilie Fowler

Spouse(s): Mary James, Catherine Gaines

Children(s): William James, Thomas James, John James, Alice James, Cody James, Joseph Sr., Sheppard James, Infant James

In 1837, Columbus Coda "Cody" James entered the world in Franklin County, Georgia, United States of America, born to William W Bucky James And Emilie Cornelia Permelia Fowler. In 1850, Columbus Coda "Cody" James resided in District 32, Franklin, Georgia, USA. In 1860, Columbus Coda "Cody" James resided in Subdivision, Carnesville, Franklin, Georgia, USA. Columbus Coda "Cody" James married Catherine Gaines, Mary E James, and had children including Alice B James, Cody C James, Infant James, John Lawry James, Joseph Stewart James Sr, Sheppard Mctenell James, Thomas L James, William Jackson James. Columbus Coda "Cody" James passed away in 1925 in Royston, Franklin County, Georgia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1837, Columbus Coda "Cody" James entered the world in Franklin County, Georgia, United States of America, born to William W Bucky James And Emilie Cornelia Permelia Fowler.
  • In 1850, Columbus Coda "Cody" James resided in District 32, Franklin, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1860, Columbus Coda "Cody" James resided in Subdivision, Carnesville, Franklin, Georgia, USA.
  • Columbus Coda "Cody" James married Catherine Gaines, Mary E James, and had children including Alice B James, Cody C James, Infant James, John Lawry James, Joseph Stewart James Sr, Sheppard Mctenell James, Thomas L James, William Jackson James.
  • Columbus Coda "Cody" James passed away in 1925 in Royston, Franklin County, Georgia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Columbus James's Ancestors

Self
Columbus James
1837–1925
Birth Place: Franklin County, Georgia, United States of America
Parents
William W. Bucky James
1793–1886
Union, Union, South Carolina, United States
Emilie (Cornelia "Permelia") Fowler
1794–1875
VA
Grandparents
Shaderick (James, Rev. War Soldier in) N.C.
1744–1852
Farquier Westmoreland,Colony of Virginia
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Columbus James's Descendants

1.
CJ
Columbus (Coda "Cody") James (28 January 1837–16 February 1925) m. Mary (E.) James (May 1853–1927) m. Catherine Gaines (4 October 1838–18 January 1880)
  1. 1. William (Jackson) James 1863–1901
  2. 2. Thomas (L.) James 1867–1925
  3. 3. John (Lawry) James 1868–1919
  4. 4. Alice (B.) James 1875–
  5. 5. Cody (C.) James 1875–1949
  6. 6. Joseph (Stewart James) Sr. 1882–1960
  7. 7. Sheppard (McTenell) James 1883–1948
  8. 8. Infant James 1867–1867

Columbus James's Timeline

12 Records

1837
28 January 1837
Birth of Columbus Coda "Cody" James in Franklin County, Georgia, United States of America
Franklin County, Georgia, United States of America
1850
1850
Age 13
Columbus Coda "Cody" James resided here in District 32, Franklin, Georgia, USA
District 32, Franklin, Georgia, USA
1860
1860
Age 23
Columbus Coda "Cody" James resided here in Subdivision, Carnesville, Franklin, Georgia, USA
Subdivision, Carnesville, Franklin, Georgia, USA
1861
7 Nov 1861
Age 24
Columbus Coda "Cody" James was married in Franklin, Georgia
Franklin, Georgia
1861
1861
Age 24
Columbus Coda "Cody" James resided here in Franklin, Georgia, USA
Franklin, Georgia, USA
1867
8 Apr 1867
Age 30
Columbus Coda "Cody" James resided here in Franklin, Georgia, USA
Franklin, Georgia, USA
1870
1870
Age 33
Columbus Coda "Cody" James resided here in District 263, Carnesville, Franklin, Georgia, USA
District 263, Carnesville, Franklin, Georgia, USA
1880
1880
Age 43
Columbus Coda "Cody" James resided here in District 263, Franklin, Georgia, USA
District 263, Franklin, Georgia, USA
1900
1900
Age 63
Columbus Coda "Cody" James resided here in Clinchem, Hall, Georgia, USA
Clinchem, Hall, Georgia, USA
1910
1910
Age 73
Columbus Coda "Cody" James resided here in Cains, Gwinnett, Georgia, USA
Cains, Gwinnett, Georgia, USA
1920
1920
Age 83
Columbus Coda "Cody" James resided here in Hoschton, Jackson, Georgia, USA
Hoschton, Jackson, Georgia, USA
1925
16 February 1925
Age 88
Death of Columbus Coda "Cody" James in Franklin County, Georgia, United States of America
Franklin County, Georgia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 January 1837
    Event Place: Franklin County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database
    [2] Georgia, U.S., Death Records, 1914-1940, Georgia Department of Health and Vital Statistics; Atlanta, Georgia
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hoschton, Jackson, Georgia; Roll: T625_264; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 127
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 263, Franklin, Georgia; Roll: 147; Page: 507b; Enumeration District: 027
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 263, Franklin, Georgia; Roll: M593_150; Page: 67B
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Clinchem, Hall, Georgia; Roll: 202; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0075
    [7] 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: Subdivision, Franklin, Georgia; Roll: M653_121; Page: 592; Family History Library
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Cains, Gwinnett, Georgia; Roll: T624_194; Page: 14a; Enumeration District: 0065; FHL microfilm: 1374207
    [9] 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: District 32, Franklin, Georgia; Roll: 70; Page: 275b
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 7 Nov 1861
    Event Place: Franklin, Georgia
    Record Source: Georgia Marriages, 1699-1944

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 32, Franklin, Georgia, 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: District 32, Franklin, Georgia; Roll: 70; Page: 275b

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Subdivision, Carnesville, Franklin, Georgia, 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: Subdivision, Franklin, Georgia; Roll: M653_121; Page: 592; Family History Library

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Franklin, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: Georgia, U.S., Property Tax Digests, Georgia Archives; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Tax Digests 1890

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 8 Apr 1867
    Event Place: Franklin, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: Georgia, U.S., Returns of Qualified Voters and Reconstruction Oath Books

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 263, Carnesville, Franklin, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 263, Franklin, Georgia; Roll: M593_150; Page: 67B

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 263, Franklin, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 263, Franklin, Georgia; Roll: 147; Page: 507b; Enumeration District: 027

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Clinchem, Hall, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Clinchem, Hall, Georgia; Roll: 202; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0075

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Cains, Gwinnett, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Cains, Gwinnett, Georgia; Roll: T624_194; Page: 14a; Enumeration District: 0065; FHL microfilm: 1374207

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Hoschton, Jackson, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hoschton, Jackson, Georgia; Roll: T625_264; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 127

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Franklin County, Georgia
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 February 1925
    Event Place: Franklin County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database
    [2] Georgia, U.S., Death Records, 1914-1940, Georgia Department of Health and Vital Statistics; Atlanta, Georgia
    [3] Georgia, U.S., Death Index, 1919-1998, Georgia Health Department, Office of Vital Records; Georgia, USA; Indexes of Vital Records for Georgia: Deaths, 1919-1998; Certificate Number: 4895-G
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Royston, Franklin County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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