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James Irwin Ayers 1839–1922 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Jul 1839

Birth Location: York, York, Pennsylvania, United States

Death Date: 3 Nov 1922

Death Location: Dexter, Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States of America

Father: Jacob Ayers

Mother: Hannah Ayers)

Spouse(s): Mary Ayers), Amanda Lightner, Marie Devere

Children(s): Daniel Ayers, Rozella Ayers, Franklin Ayres, Nettie Ayers, Jacob Ayers

The story of James Irwin Ayers began in 1839 in York, York, Pennsylvania, United States. In 1850, James Irwin Ayers resided in Lower Chanceford, York, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1860, James Irwin Ayers resided in Jackson, Huntingdon, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA. James Irwin Ayers married Amanda Mary Lightner, Marie Devere, Mary Anne Lightner M Ayers, and had children including Daniel Ebbo Ayers, Franklin L Ayres, Jacob F Ayers, Nettie Anne Ayers, Rozella May Ayers. James Irwin Ayers passed away in 1922 in Dexter, Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of James Irwin Ayers began in 1839 in York, York, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • In 1850, James Irwin Ayers resided in Lower Chanceford, York, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1860, James Irwin Ayers resided in Jackson, Huntingdon, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • James Irwin Ayers married Amanda Mary Lightner, Marie Devere, Mary Anne Lightner M Ayers, and had children including Daniel Ebbo Ayers, Franklin L Ayres, Jacob F Ayers, Nettie Anne Ayers, Rozella May Ayers.
  • James Irwin Ayers passed away in 1922 in Dexter, Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Ayers's Ancestors

Self
James Ayers
1839–1922
Birth Place: York, York, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
Jacob Ayers
1799–1873
Brook Forge, PA
Hannah (Smith Irwin (m.) Ayers)
1810–1894
Compassville, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Grandparents
Jacob (David Ayres) II
1755–1840
Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Elisabeth (Wynne (m.) Ayers)
1770–1827
West Nantmeal, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
James Irwin
1779–1873
Honeybrooke Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA
Sarah (Addleman Carr (m.) Irwin)
1785–1870
Honeybrook, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
Jacob I
1730–1792
Mary Parsons
1730–1792
James I
1736–1817
Rebecca Steele
1746–1827
James Irwin
1740–1796
Mary Guthrie
1746–1796
David Carr
1765–
Martha Carr)
1765–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jonathan II
1704–1788
Anne Warner
1710–1786
James Steele
1726–1780
Martha White
1727–1769
Edward Irwin
1700–1759
Jane Matlock
1692–1759

James Ayers's Descendants

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James (Irwin) Ayers (14 Jul 1839–3 Nov 1922) m. Mary (Anne Lightner (m.) Ayers) (13 Oct 1844–14 Mar 1932) m. Amanda (Mary) Lightner (1845–1938) m. Marie Devere (Abt. 1845–)
  1. 1. Daniel (Ebbo) Ayers 1874–1946 m. Lillian (Mae "Lillie" Garner (m.) Ayers) 1881–1936
    1. 1. Glen (Garner) Ayers 1903–1972 m. Lola (Emma Banzhaf (m.) Ayers) 1905–1982 m. Martha (Elva) Mumma 1904–1966
      1. 1. Frances (Joan Ayers (m. Merrill,) Bybee) 1939– m. Raymond (Ernest) Merrill 1934–1977
      2. 2. Eula (Mae Ayers (m.) Anderson) 1928–2008
      3. 3. Wyoma (Jean) Ayers 1930–2009
      4. 4. Martin (Edward) Ayers 1931–1970
      5. 5. Gaylord (Glen) Ayers 1933–2012
      6. 6. Helen (Marie Ayers (m.) Morris) 1937–2002
      7. 7. Glenn (Elaine) Ayers 1927–2007
      8. 8. Audrey (Ruth) Ayers 1926–2000
      9. 9. Shirley (M.) Ayers 1924–1948
      10. 10. Danny (Lee "Dan") Ayers 1935–2020
    2. 2. Merritt (Dale) Ayers 1906–1991
      1. 1. Warren (Douglas) Ayres 1932–1991
    3. 3. Wayne (Ralph) Ayers 1910–1999
  2. 2. Rozella (May) Ayers 1868–1895
  3. 3. Franklin (L) Ayres 1870–
  4. 4. Nettie (Anne) Ayers 1876–1965
  5. 5. Jacob (F) Ayers 1869–

James Ayers's Timeline

16 Records

1839
14 Jul 1839
Birth of James Irwin Ayers in York, York, Pennsylvania, United States
York, York, Pennsylvania, United States
1850
1850
Age 11
James Irwin Ayers resided here in Lower Chanceford, York, Pennsylvania, USA
Lower Chanceford, York, Pennsylvania, USA
1860
1860
Age 21
James Irwin Ayers resided here in Jackson, Huntingdon, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA
Jackson, Huntingdon, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA
1870
1870
Age 31
James Irwin Ayers resided here in Jackson, Huntingdon, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA
Jackson, Huntingdon, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA
1875
1875
Age 36
James Irwin Ayers resided here in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA
Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA
1880
1880
Age 41
James Irwin Ayers resided here in Atlantic, Cass, Iowa, USA
Atlantic, Cass, Iowa, USA
1885
1885
Age 46
James Irwin Ayers resided here in Atlantic, Cass, IA
Atlantic, Cass, IA
1890
Jun 1890
Age 51
James Irwin Ayers resided here in Wallace, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Wallace, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
1895
1895
Age 56
James Irwin Ayers resided here in Atlantic, Cass, Iowa, USA
Atlantic, Cass, Iowa, USA
1900
1900
Age 61
James Irwin Ayers resided here in Atlantic, Cass, Iowa, USA
Atlantic, Cass, Iowa, USA
1905
1905
Age 66
James Irwin Ayers resided here in Cass, Iowa, United States
Cass, Iowa, United States
1910
1910
Age 71
James Irwin Ayers resided here in Atlantic Ward 4, Cass, Iowa, USA
Atlantic Ward 4, Cass, Iowa, USA
1915
1915
Age 76
James Irwin Ayers resided here in Atlantic, Cass, Iowa, USA
Atlantic, Cass, Iowa, USA
1919
6 Dec 1919
Age 80
James Irwin Ayers resided here in York, Pennsylvania, USA
York, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 81
James Irwin Ayers resided here in Lima, Washtenaw, Michigan, USA
Lima, Washtenaw, Michigan, USA
1922
3 Nov 1922
Age 83
Death of James Irwin Ayers in Washington, Gratiot, Michigan, United States
Washington, Gratiot, Michigan, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Jul 1839
    Event Place: York, York, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925, State Historical Society of Iowa (via Heritage Quest); Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses, 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 as well various special censuses from 1836-1897
    [2] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lima, Washtenaw, Michigan; Roll: T625_800; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 148
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [5] Iowa, U.S., State Census 1885
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Jackson, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1349; Page: 641B
    [7] New York, U.S., State Census, 1875
    [8] Iowa, U.S., State Census, 1895, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, IA, USA; Iowa State Census, 1895
    [9] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [10] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Jackson, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1115; Page: 382; Family History Lib
    [11] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Atlantic Ward 4, Cass, Iowa; Roll: T624_395; Page: 7b; Enumeration District: 0031; FHL microfilm: 1374408
    [12] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Lower Chanceford, York, Pennsylvania; Roll: 839; Page: 218b
    [13] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [14] Iowa State Census
    [15] 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 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Lower Chanceford, York, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Lower Chanceford, York, Pennsylvania; Roll: 839; Page: 218b

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Jackson, Huntingdon, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Jackson, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1115; Page: 382; Family History Lib

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Jackson, Huntingdon, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Jackson, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1349; Page: 641B

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1875
    Event Place: Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, U.S., State Census, 1875

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Atlantic, Cass, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1885
    Event Place: Atlantic, Cass, IA
    Record Source: Iowa, U.S., State Census 1885

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Jun 1890
    Event Place: Wallace, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1890 Veterans Schedules of the U.S. Federal Census, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Special Schedules of the Eleventh Census (1890) Enumerating Union Veterans and Widows of Union Veterans of the Civil War; Series Number: M123; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Vet

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1895
    Event Place: Atlantic, Cass, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, U.S., State Census, 1895, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, IA, USA; Iowa State Census, 1895

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Atlantic, Cass, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Cass, Iowa, United States
    Record Source: Iowa State Census

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Atlantic Ward 4, Cass, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Atlantic Ward 4, Cass, Iowa; Roll: T624_395; Page: 7b; Enumeration District: 0031; FHL microfilm: 1374408

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1915
    Event Place: Atlantic, Cass, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925, State Historical Society of Iowa (via Heritage Quest); Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses, 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 as well various special censuses from 1836-1897

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 6 Dec 1919
    Event Place: York, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, York Daily Record; Publication Date: 6 Dec 1919; Publication Place: York, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lima, Washtenaw, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lima, Washtenaw, Michigan; Roll: T625_800; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 148

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Nov 1922
    Event Place: Washington, Gratiot, Michigan, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] 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 19
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Dexter, Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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