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Daniel Willis James 1828–1912 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1828

Birth Location: South Carolina

Death Date: 15 October 1912

Death Location: Aiken, Aiken County, South Carolina, United States of America

Father: Daniel James

Mother: Sophia Hitchcock

Spouse(s): Dinah James, Winnie Moore, Louisa James

Children(s): Lafayette James, J. James, Willie James, David James, Lewis James, Rebecca Peterson, William James

In 1828, Daniel Willis James entered the world in South Carolina, born to Daniel James And Sophia Hall Hitchcock. In 1850, Daniel Willis James resided in Monroe, Alabama, USA. In 1870, Daniel Willis James resided in Aiken, Barnwell, South Carolina, USA. Daniel Willis James married Catherine James, Dinah Elizabeth James, Louisa James, Winnie Moore, and had children including David James, J E James, Lafayette W James, Lewis James, Rebecca Peterson, William M James, Willie James. Daniel Willis James passed away in 1912 in Aiken, Aiken County, South Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1828, Daniel Willis James entered the world in South Carolina, born to Daniel James And Sophia Hall Hitchcock.
  • In 1850, Daniel Willis James resided in Monroe, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1870, Daniel Willis James resided in Aiken, Barnwell, South Carolina, USA.
  • Daniel Willis James married Catherine James, Dinah Elizabeth James, Louisa James, Winnie Moore, and had children including David James, J E James, Lafayette W James, Lewis James, Rebecca Peterson, William M James, Willie James.
  • Daniel Willis James passed away in 1912 in Aiken, Aiken County, South Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Daniel James
1801–1876
Birth Location: Hartford, Connecticut, USA
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Sophia Hitchcock
1818–1870
Birth Location: New York, New York, USA
SH

Spouses(s)

Dinah James
1820–1888
Birth Location: South Carolina
DJ
Winnie Moore
1865–
Birth Location: South Carolina
WM
Louisa James
1835–
Birth Location: South Carolina
LJ

Children(s)

Lafayette James
1856–1933
Birth Location: Aiken, Aiken County, South Carolina, USA
LJ
J. James
1867–
Birth Location: South Carolina
JJ
Willie James
1869–
Birth Location: South Carolina
WJ
David James
1871–
Birth Location: South Carolina
DJ
Lewis James
1890–1965
Birth Location: Aiken County, South Carolina
LJ
Rebecca Peterson
1860–1928
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States of America
RP
William James
1852–1925
Birth Location: South Carolina
WJ

Daniel James's Ancestors

Self
Daniel James
1828–1912
Birth Place: South Carolina
Parents
Daniel James
1801–1876
Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Sophia (Hall) Hitchcock
1818–1870
New York, New York, USA
Grandparents
Nathaniel (Emmes) James
1772–1844
Bristol, Bristol, Rhode Island, USA
Betsey Ingersoll
1782–1849
Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA
John Hitchcock
1785–1844
Poundridge, Westchester, New York
Electa Hall
1785–1858
Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut
Great-Grandparents
Daniel Sr
1746–1822
Mary Emmes
1753–1820
Moses Ingersoll
1748–1813
Eunice Ingersoll
1745–1795
Thomas Hitchcock
1757–1813
Clemence Hitchcock
1759–1794
Eliakim Hall
1740–1806
Eunice Moss
1750–1789
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Benjamin *
1713–1768
Elizabeth Smith
1717–1809
Henry Emmes
1717–1767
Mary (Emmes)
1721–
William Ingersol
1724–1815
Lydia Ingersole
1727–1804
Pelatiah West
1711–1787
Elizabeth West
1712–1800
John Hitchcock
1725–1774
Mindwell Rundall
1731–
Mary Knapp
1726–1809
Eliakim HALL
1711–1794
Ruth DICKERMAN
1712–1752

Daniel James's Descendants

1.
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Daniel (Willis) James (1828–15 October 1912) m. Dinah (Elizabeth) James (About 1820–9 November 1888) m. Winnie Moore (abt 1865–) m. Louisa James (abt 1835–)
  1. 1. Lafayette (W.) James 1856–1933 m. Alafair Burris 1859–1937 m. Mary James 1870–1950 m. Lucrecia (C) James 1870–1906
    1. 1. Homer (James) Sr 1893–1941
      1. 1. Benjamin (Francis) James 1929–1984 m. Netrolia (C) James 1928–2003
      2. 2. Herbert James 1931–1999
      3. 3. Flossie (R) James 1924–2001
      4. 4. H (Willis) James 1926–1993
      5. 5. Homer (James) Jr 1935–2018
      6. 6. Jesse (C) James 1920–
      7. 7. John (B) James 1918–
      8. 8. Alberta James 1922–
    2. 2. Stella Spann 1902–2004
    3. 3. Catherine Nobles 1904–2006 m. Heyward Nobles 1900–
    4. 4. Seabell Simpkins 1885–1953
    5. 5. Thomas (M.) James 1886–1944
    6. 6. Lafayette (James) Jr 1910–1990 m. Iola James 1916–1984 m. Iola James 1916– m. Iola James 1916–
      1. 1. Mary (I) James 1946–2013
    7. 7. Eva Conway 1881–1954 m. Joseph Conway 1878–
      1. 1. Raymond Conway 1925–
      2. 2. Ruby Conway 1921–
    8. 8. Bessie (L.) Nicholson 1895–1943
    9. 9. Willie (Howard) James 1913–1921
    10. 10. Mary (E) James 1889–
    11. 11. Sarah James 1883–1937 m. Richard James 1863–1926
      1. 1. Dennis James –1921
    12. 12. Quilla (M) James 1898–
    13. 13. Joanna Johnson 1893–
      1. 1. Willie (T) Johnson 1912–
    14. 14. Arthur James 1901–
    15. 15. Jessie James 1898–
  2. 2. J. (E.) James 1867–
  3. 3. Willie James 1869–
  4. 4. David James 1871–
  5. 5. Lewis James 1890–1965
  6. 6. Rebecca Peterson 1860–1928 m. Henry Peterson 1859–1911
    1. 1. Deacon (Benjamin Franklin) Peterson 1889–1973 m. Manda Peterson 1895–1967
      1. 1. Fronnie Peterson 1926–
      2. 2. Elmira Peterson 1922–
      3. 3. Ruth (Thelma) Peterson 1921–1926
      4. 4. Willie Peterson 1917–
        1. 1. Johnnie (Mae) Peterson 1941–2013
      5. 5. Willie Peterson 1916–1984 m. Willie (Mae) Peterson 1919–2015 m. France Johnson 1918–
        1. 1. Johnnie (Mae) Peterson 1941–2013
        2. 2. William (Deteinne) Petersen 1943–2002
      6. 6. Eunice Peterson 1918– m. Isedore Williams 1917–
      7. 7. Cora (Lee) Peterson 1912– m. George Walker 1913–
  7. 7. William (M.) James 1852–1925 m. Milley James 1858–1932 m. Emma (Emmons) James 1844–1920
    1. 1. Mary James 1878–
    2. 2. Humphrey James 1877–
    3. 3. Minnie James 1886–1930
    4. 4. George (F) James 1881–1930 m. Alice Hall 1882–1914 m. Selona Johnson 1885– m. Alice (L) Hall 1883–
      1. 1. Alice Bing 1912–1981 m. Henry Bing 1907–
      2. 2. Willie James 1876–
      3. 3. Eligah James 1870–1938
      4. 4. Henry James 1878–
      5. 5. John James 1872–
      6. 6. Annie James 1868–
      7. 7. Beatrice James 1874–
      8. 8. Annie (B.) James 1879–
      9. 9. Ethalie James 1908–
      10. 10. Frampton James 1916–
      11. 11. Will (A) James 1914–1997
      12. 12. Louis (J) James 1912–
      13. 13. Ruth (Millie) James 1909–1997 m. Wilmer Blocker 1911– m. Deacon (Blocker) Wilmer
      14. 14. Hampton James 1917–2001 m. Ella (Mae) James 1923–
      15. 15. Pearl (C) James 1907–1991 m. J (W) James 1906–
      16. 16. Ruth (M) Blocker 1909–1997 m. Wilmer Blocker 1911–
      17. 17. George (F James) Jr. 1916–1982
      18. 18. Solona (Lucretia) James 1922–2003
      19. 19. W (Alton) Callahan 1914–
      20. 20. Lecresa Callahan 1923–
      21. 21. Clifton Callahan 1920–
    5. 5. Ida (K.) James 1868–
    6. 6. Jessie (Emma) Temple 1873–1957 m. Olney (M) Temple 1872–1964
      1. 1. Gladys (M.) Payne 1907–1944
      2. 2. Grace (Elizabeth) Icardo 1904–1989 m. Peter Icardo 1900–
      3. 3. Hugh (Daniel) Temple 1895–1957 m. Laura (E) Temple 1896–1972
      4. 4. Unnamed (Baby) Temple 1901–1901
      5. 5. James (B) Temple 1894–1977 m. Lydia Temple 1902–
        1. 1. Fay Temple 1925–
    7. 7. John James 1896–
    8. 8. Leilah James 1898–
    9. 9. Susie James 1899–
    10. 10. Viola James 1897–1984
    11. 11. Murphy James 1876–
    12. 12. David James 1893–
    13. 13. Geneva James 1884–1966
    14. 14. Florence James 1890–
    15. 15. May (Belle) James 1890–
    16. 16. Mary James 1899–
    17. 17. Martin (Humphrey) James 1876–
    18. 18. Herbert James 1883–

Daniel James's Timeline

8 Records

1828
1828
Birth of Daniel Willis James in South Carolina
South Carolina
1850
1850
Age 22
Daniel Willis James resided here in Monroe, Alabama, USA
Monroe, Alabama, USA
1870
14 Jul 1870
Age 42
Daniel Willis James resided here in Aiken, Barnwell, South Carolina, USA
Aiken, Barnwell, South Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 52
Daniel Willis James resided here in Aiken, Aiken, South Carolina, USA
Aiken, Aiken, South Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 72
Daniel Willis James resided here in Aiken, Aiken, South Carolina, USA
Aiken, Aiken, South Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 82
Daniel Willis James resided here in Aiken, Aiken, South Carolina, USA
Aiken, Aiken, South Carolina, USA
1912
15 October 1912
Age 84
Death of Daniel Willis James in Bretton Woods Carroll New Hampshire United States, New Hampshire, USA
Bretton Woods Carroll New Hampshire United States, New Hampshire, USA
1912
28 May 1912
Age 84
Daniel Willis James - Probate in Dane, Wisconsin, USA
Dane, Wisconsin, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1828
    Event Place: South Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Aiken, Aiken, South Carolina; Roll: 1218; Page: 36D; Enumeration District: 003
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Aiken, Barnwell, South Carolina; Roll: M593_1483; Page: 9B
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Aiken, Aiken, South Carolina; Roll: 1515; Page: 19; Enumeration District: 0021; FHL microfilm: 1241515
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Aiken, Aiken, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1447; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 1375460
    [5] 1850 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: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Monroe, Alabama; Roll: 11; Page: 8b
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Monroe, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1850 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: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Monroe, Alabama; Roll: 11; Page: 8b

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 14 Jul 1870
    Event Place: Aiken, Barnwell, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Year: 1870; Census Place: Aiken, Barnwell, South Carolina; Archive Collection Number: AD263A; Roll: 5; Page: 2; Line: 40; Schedule Type: Agriculture
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Aiken, Barnwell, South Carolina; Roll: M593_1483; Page: 9B

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Aiken, Aiken, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Aiken, Aiken, South Carolina; Roll: 1218; Page: 36D; Enumeration District: 003

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Aiken, Aiken, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Aiken, Aiken, South Carolina; Roll: 1515; Page: 19; Enumeration District: 0021; FHL microfilm: 1241515

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Aiken, Aiken, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Aiken, Aiken, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1447; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 1375460

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 October 1912
    Event Place: Bretton Woods Carroll New Hampshire United States, New Hampshire, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Wisconsin, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records; Author: Wisconsin. County Court (Dane County); Probate Place: Dane, Wisconsin
    [2] Tennessee, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1860-1917; Author: Tennessee County Court (Giles County); Probate Place: Giles, Tennessee
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Aiken, Aiken County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 28 May 1912
    Event Place: Dane, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: Wisconsin, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records; Author: Wisconsin. County Court (Dane County); Probate Place: Dane, Wisconsin

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Giles, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1860-1917; Author: Tennessee County Court (Giles County); Probate Place: Giles, Tennessee
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