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Cyrus Alexander James 1854–1939 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 OCT 1854

Birth Location: Lead Hill, Marion, Arkansas, United States

Death Date: 19 JAN 1939

Death Location: Protem, Taney County, Missouri, United States of America

Father: William James

Mother: Ann Townsley

Spouse(s): Sarah Owen

Children(s): Addie James, Cora James, Cora Wood, Unnamed Twin, Unnamed Twin, George James, Vernon James, Clyde James, William James, Dewey James, Unamed James, Unamed James, Willard James, William James, Almus James

In 1854, Cyrus Alexander James entered the world in Lead Hill, Marion, Arkansas, United States, born to William Galbraith Billy James And Ann Eliza Townsley. In 1860, Cyrus Alexander James resided in Sugarloaf, Marion, Arkansas, United States. In 1878, Cyrus Alexander James established residence. Cyrus Alexander James married Sarah Elizabeth Owen, and had children including Addie Maude James, Almus Ross James, Clyde Finley Frank James, Cora Caroline James, Cora Caroline Wood, Dewey Maine James, George Franklin James, Unamed Twin James, Unamed Twins James, Unnamed James Twin, Vernon Milford James, Willard Wilson James, William Arthur James, William W James. Cyrus Alexander James passed away in 1939 in Protem, Taney County, Missouri, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1854, Cyrus Alexander James entered the world in Lead Hill, Marion, Arkansas, United States, born to William Galbraith Billy James And Ann Eliza Townsley.
  • In 1860, Cyrus Alexander James resided in Sugarloaf, Marion, Arkansas, United States.
  • In 1878, Cyrus Alexander James established residence.
  • Cyrus Alexander James married Sarah Elizabeth Owen, and had children including Addie Maude James, Almus Ross James, Clyde Finley Frank James, Cora Caroline James, Cora Caroline Wood, Dewey Maine James, George Franklin James, Unamed Twin James, Unamed Twins James, Unnamed James Twin, Vernon Milford James, Willard Wilson James, William Arthur James, William W James.
  • Cyrus Alexander James passed away in 1939 in Protem, Taney County, Missouri, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Cyrus James's Ancestors

Self
Cyrus James
1854–1939
Birth Place: Lead Hill, Marion, Arkansas, United States
Parents
William Galbraith "Billy" James
1813–1895
Big Whipoorwill, Logan, Kentucky, United States
Ann (Eliza) Townsley
1817–1900
Blount, Tennessee, United States
Grandparents
Benjamin James
1790–1856
Virginia, United States
Elizabeth James
1794–1855
Marysville, Blount, Tennessee, United States
John Townsley
1792–1856
Pennsylvania
Mary Townsley
1787–1868
North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Jesse James
1755–1814
Febe Brewer
1754–1814
William Galbreath
1756–1802
Margaret Leggett
1761–1794
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John James
1725–1788
Sarah Yowell
1728–1806
Daniel Brouwer
1719–1791
Maria Koning
1724–1791
Alexander Galbraith
1720–1792
Nancy Miller
1726–1786
Elias Leggett
1714–1761
Sarah Smith
1709–1805

Cyrus James's Descendants

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Cyrus (Alexander) James (26 OCT 1854–19 JAN 1939) m. Sarah (Elizabeth) Owen (31 MAR 1857–29 MAR 1924)
  1. 1. Addie (Maude) James 1886–1963 m. Elias (Roy) Keesee 1883–1968
    1. 1. Flora (Rae) Keesee 1920–2003 m. JD King 1919–2007
    2. 2. Cora (Mavis) Keesee 1920–2000 m. John (Rutherford) Glenn 1918–2003
    3. 3. Melba (E) Keesee 1915–1991 m. Fred (J) Hageman 1905–1942
      1. 1. Regye (Maud) Hageman 1934–2002
  2. 2. Cora (Caroline) James 1879–1961 m. Clarence (Burton) Wood 1883–1965
    1. 1. Kermit (Doss) Wood 1908–1935
    2. 2. Conley (Edward) Wood 1911–1984
    3. 3. Homer ("Clifford") Wood 1906–1989
  3. 3. Cora (Caroline) Wood 1878–1961
  4. 4. Unnamed (James) Twin –1878
  5. 5. Unnamed (James) Twin –1878
  6. 6. George (Franklin) James 1881–1952
  7. 7. Vernon (Milford) James 1889–1975
  8. 8. Clyde (Finley "Frank") James 1884–1902
  9. 9. William (Arthur) James 1878–1947
  10. 10. Dewey (Maine) James 1898–1898
  11. 11. Unamed (Twin) James 1898–1898
  12. 12. Unamed (Twins) James 1878–1922
  13. 13. Willard (Wilson) James 1878–1947
  14. 14. William (W) James 1883–1929
  15. 15. Almus (Ross) James 1890–1961

Cyrus James's Timeline

10 Records

1854
26 OCT 1854
Birth of Cyrus Alexander James in Lead Hill, Marion, Arkansas, United States
Lead Hill, Marion, Arkansas, United States
1860
1860
Age 6
Cyrus Alexander James resided here in Sugarloaf, Marion, Arkansas, United States
Sugarloaf, Marion, Arkansas, United States
1878
abt 1878
Age 24
Cyrus Alexander James resided here
None
1880
1880
Age 26
Cyrus Alexander James resided here in Big Creek, Taney, Missouri, United States
Big Creek, Taney, Missouri, United States
1900
1900
Age 46
Cyrus Alexander James resided here in Big Creek Township, Taney, Missouri
Big Creek Township, Taney, Missouri
1910
1910
Age 56
Cyrus Alexander James resided here in Big Creek, Taney, Missouri
Big Creek, Taney, Missouri
1912
26 Oct 1912
Age 58
Cyrus Alexander James resided here in Protem, Taney, United States
Protem, Taney, United States
1920
1920
Age 66
Cyrus Alexander James resided here in Big Creek, Taney, Missouri
Big Creek, Taney, Missouri
1930
1930
Age 76
Cyrus Alexander James resided here in Batesville, Independence, Arkansas, USA
Batesville, Independence, Arkansas, USA
1939
19 JAN 1939
Age 85
Death of Cyrus Alexander James in Protem, Taney, Missouri, United States
Protem, Taney, Missouri, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 OCT 1854
    Event Place: Lead Hill, Marion, Arkansas, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Big Creek, Taney, Missouri; Roll: T625_964; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 232; Image: .
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Batesville, Independence, Arkansas; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0030; FHL microfilm: 2339812
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Big Creek, Taney, Missouri; Roll: 739; Family History Film: 1254739; Page: 283B; Enumeration District: 125; Image: 0068.
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Big Creek, Taney, Missouri; Roll: T623_905; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 128.
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Sugarloaf, Marion, Arkansas; Roll: ; Page: 672; Image: 147.
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Big Creek, Taney, Missouri; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Arkansas, Birth Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Birth Certificates; Year: Abt 1854

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Sugarloaf, Marion, Arkansas, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Sugarloaf, Marion, Arkansas; Roll: ; Page: 672; Image: 147.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1878
    Record Source: Arkansas, Birth Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Birth Certificates; Year: Abt 1854

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Big Creek, Taney, Missouri, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Big Creek, Taney, Missouri; Roll: 739; Family History Film: 1254739; Page: 283B; Enumeration District: 125; Image: 0068.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Big Creek Township, Taney, Missouri
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Big Creek, Taney, Missouri; Roll: T623_905; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 128.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Big Creek, Taney, Missouri
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Big Creek, Taney, Missouri; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 26 Oct 1912
    Event Place: Protem, Taney, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Appointments of U. S. Postmasters, 1832-1971

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Big Creek, Taney, Missouri
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Big Creek, Taney, Missouri; Roll: T625_964; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 232; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Batesville, Independence, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Batesville, Independence, Arkansas; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0030; FHL microfilm: 2339812

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 JAN 1939
    Event Place: Protem, Taney, Missouri, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Missouri, U.S., Death Certificates, 1910-1971
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Protem, Taney County, Missouri, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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