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Esther Alberta James 1901–1968 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Jan 1901

Birth Location: Dover, Athens, Ohio

Death Date: 25 Dec 1968

Death Location: Whittier, Los Angeles County, California, USA

Father: William James

Mother: Jolliette Stephenson

Spouse(s): Gerhard Burner

Children(s):

In 1901, Esther Alberta James entered the world in Dover, Athens, Ohio, born to William Smith James And Jolliette Bertha Stephenson. In 1910, Esther Alberta James resided in Dover, Athens, Ohio, USA. In 1920, Esther Alberta James resided in Dover, Athens, Ohio, USA. Esther Alberta James married Gerhard John Burner, and had children including Morris Ronald Burner. Esther Alberta James passed away in 1968 in Whittier, Los Angeles County, California, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1901, Esther Alberta James entered the world in Dover, Athens, Ohio, born to William Smith James And Jolliette Bertha Stephenson.
  • In 1910, Esther Alberta James resided in Dover, Athens, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1920, Esther Alberta James resided in Dover, Athens, Ohio, USA.
  • Esther Alberta James married Gerhard John Burner, and had children including Morris Ronald Burner.
  • Esther Alberta James passed away in 1968 in Whittier, Los Angeles County, California, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William James
1871–1936
Birth Location: Ohio
WJ
Jolliette Stephenson
1874–1937
Birth Location: Dover, Athens, Ohio
JS

Spouses(s)

Gerhard Burner
1900–1972
Birth Location: Ulm, Germany
GB

Children(s)

Esther James's Ancestors

Self
Esther James
1901–1968
Birth Place: Dover, Athens, Ohio
Parents
William Smith James
1871–1936
Ohio
Jolliette (Bertha) Stephenson
1874–1937
Dover, Athens, Ohio
Grandparents
Aaron (Augustus) Stephenson
1842–1916
Ohio, USA
Agnes (Wallace Bruce) Smith
1852–1915
Upper Canada
Great-Grandparents
Alexander Stephenson
1808–1884
Elizabeth Orme
1807–1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Orme
1775–1826
Ruth
1783–

Esther James's Timeline

8 Records

1901
19 Jan 1901
Birth of Esther Alberta James in Dover, Athens, Ohio
Dover, Athens, Ohio
1910
1910
Age 9
Esther Alberta James resided here in Dover, Athens, Ohio, USA
Dover, Athens, Ohio, USA
1920
1920
Age 19
Esther Alberta James resided here in Dover, Athens, Ohio, USA
Dover, Athens, Ohio, USA
1934
1934
Age 33
Esther Alberta James resided here in Los Angeles, California, USA
Los Angeles, California, USA
1935
1935
Age 34
Esther Alberta James resided here in Big Island, Marion, Ohio
Big Island, Marion, Ohio
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 39
Esther Alberta James resided here in Big Island, Marion, Ohio, USA
Big Island, Marion, Ohio, USA
1964
1964
Age 63
Esther Alberta James resided here in Helena, Montana, USA
Helena, Montana, USA
1968
25 Dec 1968
Age 67
Death of Esther Alberta James in Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, USA
Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Jan 1901
    Event Place: Dover, Athens, Ohio
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Big Island, Marion, Ohio; Roll: T627_3110; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 51-1
    [2] Ohio, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1962
    [3] California Death Index, Date: 1968-12-25
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Dover, Athens, Ohio; Roll: T625_1347; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 15; Image: 946
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Dover, Athens, Ohio; Roll: T624_1153; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0018; FHL microfilm: 1375166
    [6] Montana, County Marriages
    [7] Montana, County Births and Deaths, Montans State Historical Society; Helena, Montana; FHL Roll: 25-18
    [8] Montana, County Marriage Records
    [9] Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1987, Montana State Historical Society; Helena, Montana; Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1950

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Dover, Athens, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Dover, Athens, Ohio; Roll: T624_1153; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0018; FHL microfilm: 1375166

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Dover, Athens, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Dover, Athens, Ohio; Roll: T625_1347; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 15; Image: 946

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1934
    Event Place: Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: California, Voter Registrations, 1900-1968, California State Library; Sacramento, California; Great Register of Voters, 1900-1968

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Big Island, Marion, Ohio
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Big Island, Marion, Ohio; Roll: T627_3110; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 51-1

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Big Island, Marion, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Big Island, Marion, Ohio; Roll: T627_3110; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 51-1

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1964
    Event Place: Helena, Montana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Hercules
    Record Source: California Death Index, Date: 1968-12-25

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Dec 1968
    Event Place: Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] California Death Index, Date: 1968-12-25
    [2] Montana, County Births and Deaths, Montans State Historical Society; Helena, Montana; FHL Roll: 25-18

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Whittier, Los Angeles County, California, USA
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