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David Ford (Buster) James 1924–1978 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 May 1924

Birth Location: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA

Death Date: 24 May 1978

Death Location: Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, United States of America

Father: John James

Mother: Lucie Arial

Spouse(s): May Pederson

Children(s):

The story of David Ford (Buster) James began in 1924 in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA. In 1930, David Ford (Buster) James resided in Precinct 8, Jefferson, Alabama, USA. David Ford (Buster) James married May Carrie Pederson, and had children including Davey James. David Ford (Buster) James passed away in 1978 in Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of David Ford (Buster) James began in 1924 in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1930, David Ford (Buster) James resided in Precinct 8, Jefferson, Alabama, USA.
  • David Ford (Buster) James married May Carrie Pederson, and had children including Davey James.
  • David Ford (Buster) James passed away in 1978 in Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

David James's Ancestors

Self
David James
1924–1978
Birth Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Parents
John David James
1887–1956
Hartselle MO, Alabama
Lucie (Marie) Arial
1895–1980
St Boniface, Manitoba, Canada
Grandparents
David (Henry) James
1845–1924
Pulaski, Giles, Tennessee
Fanny Lamons
1857–1946
Hartselle, Morgan, Alabama, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Lamons
1811–1892
Frances Spain
1804–1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Mary Black
1777–1853

David James's Timeline

5 Records

1924
8 May 1924
Birth of David Ford (Buster) James in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1930
1930
Age 6
David Ford (Buster) James resided here in Precinct 8, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Precinct 8, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1948
1948
Age 24
David Ford (Buster) James resided here in Seattle, Washington, USA
Seattle, Washington, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 27
David Ford (Buster) James resided here in Washington
Washington
1978
24 May 1978
Age 54
Death of David Ford (Buster) James in Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, USA
Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 May 1924
    Event Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Washington, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 86
    [3] U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Manifests of Alien Arrivals at Blaine, Washington, 1924-1956; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787 - 2004; Record Group Number: 85; Series Number: 26750
    [4] Oregon, Death Index, Oregon State Library; 1966-1970 Death Index; Reel Title: State of Oregon Death Index; Year Range: 1971-1980
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 8, Jefferson, Alabama; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0130; FHL microfilm: 2339757
    [7] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [8] California, Passenger and Crew Lists, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at San Francisco; NAI Number: 4482913; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787-2004; Record Group Number: 85

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 8, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 8, Jefferson, Alabama; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0130; FHL microfilm: 2339757

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 5 Apr 1943
    Event Place: Blaine, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Manifests of Alien Arrivals at Blaine, Washington, 1924-1956; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787 - 2004; Record Group Number: 85; Series Number: 26750

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 4 Nov 1946
    Event Place: San Francisco, California
    Record Source: California, Passenger and Crew Lists, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at San Francisco; NAI Number: 4482913; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787-2004; Record Group Number: 85

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1948
    Event Place: Seattle, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Washington
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: San Francisco, Calif
    Record Source: California, Passenger and Crew Lists, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at San Francisco; NAI Number: 4482913; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787-2004; Record Group Number: 85

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Edmonton, Alta
    Record Source: U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Manifests of Alien Arrivals at Blaine, Washington, 1924-1956; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787 - 2004; Record Group Number: 85; Series Number: 26750

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Seattle, King, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Washington, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 86

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 May 1978
    Event Place: Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Oregon, Death Index, Oregon State Library; 1966-1970 Death Index; Reel Title: State of Oregon Death Index; Year Range: 1971-1980
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

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

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