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James Bronson Birney Alden 1837–1879 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1837

Birth Location: New York, USA

Death Date: Aft. 2 Apr 1879

Death Location: Benton Township, Berrien County, Michigan, USA

Father: Jason ALDEN

Mother: Charlotte BARRETT

Spouse(s): Mary McKey

Children(s): Maimy Alden

The story of James Bronson Birney Alden began in 1837 in New York, USA. In 1850, James Bronson Birney Alden resided in Berrien County, Michigan, USA. In 1860, James Bronson Birney Alden resided in Benton Township, Berrien County, Michigan, USA. James Bronson Birney Alden married Mary Louisa Mckey, and had children including Maimy Alden. James Bronson Birney Alden passed away in 1879 in Benton Township, Berrien County, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of James Bronson Birney Alden began in 1837 in New York, USA.
  • In 1850, James Bronson Birney Alden resided in Berrien County, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1860, James Bronson Birney Alden resided in Benton Township, Berrien County, Michigan, USA.
  • James Bronson Birney Alden married Mary Louisa Mckey, and had children including Maimy Alden.
  • James Bronson Birney Alden passed away in 1879 in Benton Township, Berrien County, Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jason ALDEN
1798–1886
Birth Location: Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
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Charlotte BARRETT
1802–1884
Birth Location: New Hampshire, USA
CB

Spouses(s)

Mary McKey
1846–1921
Birth Location: Gratis Township, Preble County, Ohio, USA
MM

Children(s)

Maimy Alden
1872–
Birth Location: Michigan, USA
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James Alden's Ancestors

Self
James Alden
1837–1879
Birth Place: New York, USA
Parents
Jason ALDEN
1798–1886
Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Charlotte BARRETT
1802–1884
New Hampshire, USA
Grandparents
Otis (ALDEN) Sr
1767–1825
Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Abigail BARROWS
1776–1857
Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Arad BARRETT
1780–1846
Hinsdale, Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA
Asenath (Davis) EVANS
1780–1851
Great-Grandparents
Nathan ALDEN
1743–1820
Priscilla MILLER
1745–1807
Nathaniel BARROWS
1736–1803
Hannah JONES
1749–1803
Silas BARRETT
1743–1820
Eunice PIERCE
1746–1838
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John ALDEN
1718–1821
Lydia LAZELL
1723–1749
John MILLER
1704–1794
Priscilla BENNETT
1711–1754
Benjamin BARROWS
1712–1800
Lois TILSON
1721–1757
Isaac BARRETT
1711–1786
Susannah NEWTON
1720–1786
Benjamin PIERCE
1726–1793
Elisabeth DRYER
1717–1772

James Alden's Descendants

1.
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James (Bronson Birney) Alden (1837–Aft. 2 Apr 1879) m. Mary (Louisa) McKey (21 Jul 1846–Aft. 10 Jul 1921)
  1. 1. Maimy Alden 1872–

James Alden's Timeline

10 Records

1837
1837
Birth of James Bronson Birney Alden in New York, USA
New York, USA
1850
1850
Age 13
James Bronson Birney Alden resided here in Berrien County, Michigan, USA
Berrien County, Michigan, USA
1860
1860
Age 23
James Bronson Birney Alden resided here in Benton Township, Berrien County, Michigan, USA
Benton Township, Berrien County, Michigan, USA
1870
1870
Age 33
James Bronson Birney Alden resided here in Benton, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Benton, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1871
1871
Age 34
James Bronson Birney Alden resided here in Berrien, Michigan, USA
Berrien, Michigan, USA
1873
1873
Age 36
James Bronson Birney Alden resided here in Benton, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Benton, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1879
02 Apr 1879
Age 42
James Bronson Birney Alden resided here in Michigan, USA
Michigan, USA
1879
2 Apr 1879
Age 42
Death of James Bronson Birney Alden in Benton, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Benton, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1879
Aft. 2 Apr 1879
Age 42
Burial of James Bronson Birney Alden in Benton Township, Berrien County, Michigan, USA
Benton Township, Berrien County, Michigan, USA
1881
23 Feb 1881
Age 44
James Bronson Birney Alden - Probate in Berrien, Michigan, USA
Berrien, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1837
    Event Place: New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865
    [2] Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Benton, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: M593_663; Page: 60B; Family History Library Film: 552162
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Benton, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: M653_537; Page: 215; Family History Library Film: 803537
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 10, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: M432_346; Page: 256B; Image: 510
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records
    [8] Michigan, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1822-1940
    [9] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Berrien County, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 10, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: M432_346; Page: 256B; Image: 510

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Benton Township, Berrien County, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Benton, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: M653_537; Page: 215; Family History Library Film: 803537

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Benton, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Benton, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: M593_663; Page: 60B; Family History Library Film: 552162

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1873
    Event Place: Benton, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Indexed County Land Ownership Maps, 1860-1918, Collection Number: G&M_58; Roll Number: 58

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 02 Apr 1879
    Event Place: Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] Michigan, Wills and Probate Records, Author: Michigan Probate Court (Berrien County); Berrien County Historical Association (Berrien Springs, Michigan); Probate Place: Berrien, Michigan

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773 - 2007; Record Group Number: 15; Series Title: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; S

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Apr 1879
    Event Place: Benton, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] Michigan, Wills and Probate Records, Author: Michigan Probate Court (Berrien County); Berrien County Historical Association (Berrien Springs, Michigan); Probate Place: Berrien, Michigan
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: Aft. 2 Apr 1879
    Event Place: Benton Township, Berrien County, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 23 Feb 1881
    Event Place: Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: Michigan, Wills and Probate Records, Author: Michigan Probate Court (Berrien County); Berrien County Historical Association (Berrien Springs, Michigan); Probate Place: Berrien, Michigan
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