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George Handy James 1875–1946 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Apr 1875

Birth Location: Maryland, USA

Death Date: 15 July 1946

Death Location: Lawnside, Camden County, New Jersey, United States of America

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Spouse(s): Bertha James

Children(s): Edith James-Purnell, Alexander James, Leslie James, Katie James, Grover James, Calvin James, Otho James

George Handy James was born in 1875 in Maryland, USA, the child of George H James And Milfy Brittman. In 1882, George Handy James resided in Camden, New Jersey, USA. In 1884, George Handy James resided in Camden, New Jersey, USA. George Handy James married Bertha James, and had children including Alexander James, Calvin James, Edith James Purnell, Grover E James, Katie James, Leslie James, Otho H James. George Handy James passed away in 1946 in Lawnside, Camden County, New Jersey, United States of America.

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Biography

  • George Handy James was born in 1875 in Maryland, USA, the child of George H James And Milfy Brittman.
  • In 1882, George Handy James resided in Camden, New Jersey, USA.
  • In 1884, George Handy James resided in Camden, New Jersey, USA.
  • George Handy James married Bertha James, and had children including Alexander James, Calvin James, Edith James Purnell, Grover E James, Katie James, Leslie James, Otho H James.
  • George Handy James passed away in 1946 in Lawnside, Camden County, New Jersey, United States of America.

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George James's Ancestors

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George James
1875–1946
Birth Place: Maryland, USA
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George James's Descendants

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George (Handy) James (Apr 1875–15 July 1946) m. Bertha James (ABT 1875–ABT 1916)
  1. 1. Edith James-Purnell 1912–1978 m. George (A Brown) Sr 1915–1997 m. Joseph Purnell 1900–
    1. 1. Bertha (Anne) Purnell 1935–2000
  2. 2. Alexander James 1916–1952 m. Mattie James 1919–
  3. 3. Leslie James 1911–1968
  4. 4. Katie James 1914–2002 m. Clarence Thomas 1913–
  5. 5. Grover (E.) James 1902–1978 m. Lottie Price 1901–1986
    1. 1. Gertrude (Marion) James 1926–2011 m. Philip (Edward) Johnson 1921–1975
  6. 6. Calvin James 1900–1978
  7. 7. Otho (H) James 1898–1983 m. Minnie Powell 1893–1964

George James's Timeline

11 Records

1875
Apr 1875
Birth of George Handy James in Maryland, USA
Maryland, USA
1882
1882
Age 7
George Handy James resided here in Camden, New Jersey, USA
Camden, New Jersey, USA
1884
1884
Age 9
George Handy James resided here in Camden, New Jersey, USA
Camden, New Jersey, USA
1899
1899
Age 24
George Handy James was married
None
1900
1900
Age 25
George Handy James resided here in Belair, Harford, Maryland, USA
Belair, Harford, Maryland, USA
1910
1910
Age 35
George Handy James resided here in Coston, Worcester, Maryland, USA
Coston, Worcester, Maryland, USA
1920
1920
Age 45
George Handy James resided here in Camden Ward 8, Camden, New Jersey, USA
Camden Ward 8, Camden, New Jersey, USA
1930
1930
Age 55
George Handy James resided here in Election District 1, Election District 1, Worcester, Maryland, USA
Election District 1, Election District 1, Worcester, Maryland, USA
1935
1935
Age 60
George Handy James resided here in Camden, Camden, New Jersey
Camden, Camden, New Jersey
1940
1940
Age 65
George Handy James resided here in Camden, Camden, New Jersey, USA
Camden, Camden, New Jersey, USA
1946
15 July 1946
Age 71
Death of George Handy James
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Apr 1875
    Event Place: Maryland, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Camden, Camden, New Jersey; Roll: m-t0627-02394; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 22-40
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Camden Ward 8, Camden, New Jersey; Roll: T625_1023; Page: 30A; Enumeration District: 56
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Election District 1, Worcester, Maryland; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 2340615
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Belair, Harford, Maryland; Roll: 623; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0145
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1899
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Belair, Harford, Maryland; Roll: 623; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0145

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1882
    Event Place: Camden, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1884
    Event Place: Camden, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Belair, Harford, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Belair, Harford, Maryland; Roll: 623; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0145

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Coston, Worcester, Maryland, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Camden Ward 8, Camden, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Camden Ward 8, Camden, New Jersey; Roll: T625_1023; Page: 30A; Enumeration District: 56

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Election District 1, Election District 1, Worcester, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Election District 1, Worcester, Maryland; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 2340615

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Camden, Camden, New Jersey
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Camden, Camden, New Jersey; Roll: m-t0627-02394; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 22-40

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Camden, Camden, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Camden, Camden, New Jersey; Roll: m-t0627-02394; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 22-40

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 July 1946
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lawnside, Camden County, New Jersey, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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