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James Edward Archer 1861–1958 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 09 Dec 1861

Birth Location: Petersburg, Marshall, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 29 Jan 1958

Death Location: Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas, United States of America

Father: William Archer

Mother: Mary Looney

Spouse(s): Sarah Blackwell

Children(s): Adolphus Archer, Milton Archer

In 1861, James Edward Archer entered the world in Petersburg, Marshall, Tennessee, USA, born to William Riley Archer And Mary M Looney. In 1870, James Edward Archer resided in Township 3 Range 15, Colbert, Alabama, USA. In 1880, James Edward Archer resided in District 4, Marshall, Tennessee, USA. James Edward Archer married Sarah Elizabeth Blackwell, and had children including Adolphus Taylor Archer, Milton Craven Archer. James Edward Archer passed away in 1958 in Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1861, James Edward Archer entered the world in Petersburg, Marshall, Tennessee, USA, born to William Riley Archer And Mary M Looney.
  • In 1870, James Edward Archer resided in Township 3 Range 15, Colbert, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1880, James Edward Archer resided in District 4, Marshall, Tennessee, USA.
  • James Edward Archer married Sarah Elizabeth Blackwell, and had children including Adolphus Taylor Archer, Milton Craven Archer.
  • James Edward Archer passed away in 1958 in Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Archer
1839–1929
Birth Location: Lawrence County, Alabama, USA
WA
Mary Looney
1839–1911
Birth Location: Marshall County, Tennessee, USA
ML

Spouses(s)

Sarah Blackwell
1860–1941
Birth Location: Shelbyville, Bedford, Tennessee, USA
SB

Children(s)

Adolphus Archer
1886–1980
Birth Location: Petersburg, Marshall, Tennessee, USA
AA
Milton Archer
1894–1970
Birth Location: Texas, USA
MA

James Archer's Ancestors

Self
James Archer
1861–1958
Birth Place: Petersburg, Marshall, Tennessee, USA
Parents
William Riley Archer
1839–1929
Lawrence County, Alabama, USA
Mary (M) Looney
1839–1911
Marshall County, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Isaac (Curry) Archer
1818–1860
Lincoln, Tennessee, United States
Margaret (Florence) WILLIAMS
1822–1858
Alabama
Thomas (Jason) Looney
1815–
Marshall County, Tennessee, USA
Dorcas (Bailey) Gray
1816–
Great-Grandparents
George Archer
1792–1845
Elizabeth Curry
1795–1857
John Looney
1793–1847
Mary Smiley
1792–1870
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Archer
1721–1818
Elisha Looney
1784–1842

James Archer's Descendants

1.
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James (Edward) Archer (09 Dec 1861–29 Jan 1958) m. Sarah (Elizabeth) Blackwell (16 Nov 1860–28 Mar 1941)
  1. 1. Adolphus (Taylor) Archer 1886–1980 m. Addie (Mae) Watson 1897–1976
    1. 1. Ray (Adolphus) Archer 1916–1994 m. Golda (Mae) Hammond 1921–1998
      1. 1. Larry (Vernon) Archer 1941–2014
  2. 2. Milton (Craven) Archer 1894–1970 m. Leah Hortense 1891–1976

James Archer's Timeline

5 Records

1861
09 Dec 1861
Birth of James Edward Archer in Petersburg, Marshall, Tennessee, USA
Petersburg, Marshall, Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 9
James Edward Archer resided here in Township 3 Range 15, Colbert, Alabama, USA
Township 3 Range 15, Colbert, Alabama, USA
1880
1880
Age 19
James Edward Archer resided here in District 4, Marshall, Tennessee, USA
District 4, Marshall, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 69
James Edward Archer resided here in Precinct 7, Dallas, Texas, USA
Precinct 7, Dallas, Texas, USA
1958
29 Jan 1958
Age 97
Death of James Edward Archer in Lancaster, Dallas, Texas, USA
Lancaster, Dallas, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 09 Dec 1861
    Event Place: Petersburg, Marshall, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 7, Dallas, Texas; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 0137; FHL microfilm: 2342056
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 4, Marshall, Tennessee; Roll: 1269; Page: 345D; Enumeration District: 135
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 3 Range 15, Colbert, Alabama; Roll: M593_10; Page: 134B; Family History Library Film: 545509
    [5] Texas, Select Headstone Photos, 1850-2005
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 3 Range 15, Colbert, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 3 Range 15, Colbert, Alabama; Roll: M593_10; Page: 134B; Family History Library Film: 545509

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 4, Marshall, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 4, Marshall, Tennessee; Roll: 1269; Page: 345D; Enumeration District: 135

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 7, Dallas, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 7, Dallas, Texas; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 0137; FHL microfilm: 2342056

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lancaster, Dallas, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Jan 1958
    Event Place: Lancaster, Dallas, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] Texas, Select Headstone Photos, 1850-2005
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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