YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Gracie Bell James 1895–1939 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Feb 1895

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: 14 Feb 1939

Death Location: Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA

Father: Jim James

Mother: Eliza James

Spouse(s): Joseph Lea, Monroe Sr

Children(s): Eliza Lea, Raymond Bailey, Monroe Jr

Gracie Bell James was born in 1895 in North Carolina, the child of Jim James And Eliza Bailey James. In 1900, Gracie Bell James resided in Leaksville, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA. In 1910, Gracie Bell James resided in Leaksville, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA. Gracie Bell James married Joseph Allen Lea, Monroe Bailey Sr, and had children including Eliza Lea, Monroe Bailey Jr, Raymond Hall Bailey. Gracie Bell James passed away in 1939 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA.

Find more search results for Gracie James
GJ

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

  • Gracie Bell James was born in 1895 in North Carolina, the child of Jim James And Eliza Bailey James.
  • In 1900, Gracie Bell James resided in Leaksville, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1910, Gracie Bell James resided in Leaksville, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA.
  • Gracie Bell James married Joseph Allen Lea, Monroe Bailey Sr, and had children including Eliza Lea, Monroe Bailey Jr, Raymond Hall Bailey.
  • Gracie Bell James passed away in 1939 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jim James
1866–1944
Birth Location: North Carolina
JJ
Eliza James
1860–1934
Birth Location: North Carolina
EJ

Spouses(s)

Joseph Lea
1896–1950
Birth Location: Rockingham County, NC
JL
Monroe Sr
1892–1929
Birth Location: Leaksville, Rockingham, North Carolina
MS

Children(s)

Eliza Lea
1931–1986
Birth Location: Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA
EL
Raymond Bailey
1915–2001
Birth Location: Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
RB
Monroe Jr
1930–1949
Birth Location: Rockingham, North Carolina
MJ

Gracie James's Ancestors

Self
Gracie James
1895–1939
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
Jim James
1866–1944
North Carolina
Eliza (Bailey) James
1860–1934
North Carolina
Grandparents
James (M) James
1827–1900
North Carolina, United States
Lockey (Ann) coleman
1831–1905
rockingham North Carolina
James Bailey
1842–1917
North Carolina
Sallie (J) Bailey
1830–1918
North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Robert Jones
1791–1827
Elikin Baily
1807–1864
Elizabeth Tilley
1811–1880
Thomas Overby
1796–1870
Henry Overby
1804–1860
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Stephen Bailey
1762–1843
Alice Fleming
1765–1840
Shadrack Overby
1745–1803
Margaret Smith
1750–1804

Gracie James's Descendants

1.
GJ
Gracie (Bell) James (22 Feb 1895–14 Feb 1939) m. Joseph (Allen) Lea (31 Dec 1896–31 Dec 1950) m. Monroe (Bailey) Sr (1 May 1892–29 October 1929)
  1. 1. Eliza Lea 1931–1986 m. Sanford Mitchell 1930–1989
    1. 1. Shirley (Ann) Mitchell 1949–2020 m. Ramey (Mason) Harris 1949–2007
    2. 2. Bobbie (Sue) Mitchell 1951–2009 m. Michael (Ray) Rodgers 1947–2023
  2. 2. Raymond (Hall) Bailey 1915–2001 m. Sue (Adams) Crider 1919–1997 m. Wilma Bailey 1925–
    1. 1. Helen (Shelbra) Bailey 1946–2021 m. Hubert (Steverson) Hoskins 1943–2012
    2. 2. Billy (Ray) Bailey 1937–2004 m. Betty (Joan Webb) Williams 1936–1975
    3. 3. Bobbie (Bailey Dowdy) Dowdy 1938–2013 m. Bennie (Buford) Sigmon 1937–1966 m. John (Lawrence) Dowdy 1934–2008
    4. 4. Wilda (Marie) Bailey 1942–2012
  3. 3. Monroe (Bailey) Jr 1930–1949

Gracie James's Timeline

6 Records

1895
22 Feb 1895
Birth of Gracie Bell James in North Carolina
North Carolina
1900
1900
Age 5
Gracie Bell James resided here in Leaksville, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
Leaksville, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 15
Gracie Bell James resided here in Leaksville, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
Leaksville, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 25
Gracie Bell James resided here in Ruffin, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
Ruffin, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 35
Gracie Bell James resided here in Ruffin, Ruffin, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
Ruffin, Ruffin, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
1939
14 Feb 1939
Age 44
Death of Gracie Bell James in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA
Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Feb 1895
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Ruffin, Rockingham, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1317; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 223
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Ruffin, Rockingham, North Carolina; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0026; FHL microfilm: 2341452
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Leaksville, Rockingham, North Carolina; Roll: 1215; Page: 23; Enumeration District: 0073
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Burlington Ward 4, Alamance, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1095; Page: 16a; Enumeration District: 0016; FHL microfilm: 1375108
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Leaksville, Rockingham, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1130; Page: 9b; Enumeration District: 0156; FHL microfilm: 1375143
    [6] Virginia, U.S., Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [7] North Carolina, U.S., Marriage Records
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Leaksville, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Leaksville, Rockingham, North Carolina; Roll: 1215; Page: 23; Enumeration District: 0073

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Leaksville, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Burlington Ward 4, Alamance, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1095; Page: 16a; Enumeration District: 0016; FHL microfilm: 1375108
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Leaksville, Rockingham, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1130; Page: 9b; Enumeration District: 0156; FHL microfilm: 1375143

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Ruffin, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Ruffin, Rockingham, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1317; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 223

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Ruffin, Ruffin, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Ruffin, Rockingham, North Carolina; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0026; FHL microfilm: 2341452

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Feb 1939
    Event Place: Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
Find more search results for Gracie James

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