YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Edith James 1912–2001 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Apr 1912

Birth Location: Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, England

Death Date: Mar 2001

Death Location: Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England

Father: John James

Mother: Edith Sheldon

Spouse(s): William Dawson

Children(s):

The story of Edith James began in 1912 in Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, England. In 1921, Edith James resided in Hanley, Staffordshire, England. In 1939, Edith James resided in Staffordshire, England. Edith James married William Dawson. Edith James passed away in 2001 in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England.

Find more search results for Edith James
EJ

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

  • The story of Edith James began in 1912 in Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, England.
  • In 1921, Edith James resided in Hanley, Staffordshire, England.
  • In 1939, Edith James resided in Staffordshire, England.
  • Edith James married William Dawson.
  • Edith James passed away in 2001 in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Edith James's Ancestors

Self
Edith James
1912–2001
Birth Place: Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, England
Parents
John Thomas James
1877–1918
West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England
Edith Sheldon
1881–
Dudley, Staffordshire, England
Grandparents
John Sheldon
1830–
Tipton, Staffordshire, England
Hannah Stevens
1838–
Oldbury, Warwickshire, England
Great-Grandparents
John Sheldon
1808–
Elizabeth Birch
1809–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Sheldon
1779–1848
Priscilla Hokes
1775–1847

Edith James's Timeline

4 Records

1912
7 Apr 1912
Birth of Edith James in Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, England
Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, England
1921
1921
Age 9
Edith James resided here in Hanley, Staffordshire, England
Hanley, Staffordshire, England
1939
1939
Age 27
Edith James resided here in Staffordshire, England
Staffordshire, England
2001
Mar 2001
Age 89
Death of Edith James in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Apr 1912
    Event Place: Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007, General Register Office; United Kingdom
    [2] England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index
    [3] UK, World War i Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, Western Front Association; London, England; WWI Pension Record Cards and Ledgers; Reference: 1060492Jam-Jam
    [4] 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 1015289A
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [6] 1921 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; 1921 Census Returns; Reference: RG 1512661, ED 19, Sch 37; Book: 12661

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1921
    Event Place: Hanley, Staffordshire, England
    Record Source: 1921 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; 1921 Census Returns; Reference: RG 1512661, ED 19, Sch 37; Book: 12661

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Staffordshire, England
    Record Source: 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 1015289A

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Mar 2001
    Event Place: Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007, General Register Office; United Kingdom
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

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