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James Thomas Bledsoe 1895–1972 – Genealogical Records
Birth Date: 25 Jan 1895
Birth Location: Benton County, Tennessee, United States of America
Death Date: 2 Apr 1972
Death Location: Hollow Rock, Carroll County, Tennessee, United States of America
Father: William Bledsoe
Mother: Martha Hatley
Spouse(s): Minnie Bawcum
Children(s): Rhoda Bledsoe, Leaston Bledsoe, William Bledsoe, Hollis Bledsoe, James Bledsoe, Barnie Bledsoe, Robert Bledsoe
In 1895, James Thomas Bledsoe entered the world in Benton County, Tennessee, United States of America, born to William Terrell Bledsoe And Martha Hatley. In 1900, James Thomas Bledsoe resided in Civil District 1, Benton, Tennessee, USA. In 1910, James Thomas Bledsoe resided in Driskill, Benton, Tennessee, USA. James Thomas Bledsoe married Minnie Era Bawcum, and had children including Barnie Bledsoe, Hollis Bledsoe, James Thomas Bledsoe, Leaston Jack Bledsoe, Rhoda Bell Bledsoe, Robert Wray Bledsoe, William Dickie Bledsoe. James Thomas Bledsoe passed away in 1972 in Hollow Rock, Carroll County, Tennessee, United States of America.
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Biography
- In 1895, James Thomas Bledsoe entered the world in Benton County, Tennessee, United States of America, born to William Terrell Bledsoe And Martha Hatley.
- In 1900, James Thomas Bledsoe resided in Civil District 1, Benton, Tennessee, USA.
- In 1910, James Thomas Bledsoe resided in Driskill, Benton, Tennessee, USA.
- James Thomas Bledsoe married Minnie Era Bawcum, and had children including Barnie Bledsoe, Hollis Bledsoe, James Thomas Bledsoe, Leaston Jack Bledsoe, Rhoda Bell Bledsoe, Robert Wray Bledsoe, William Dickie Bledsoe.
- James Thomas Bledsoe passed away in 1972 in Hollow Rock, Carroll County, Tennessee, United States of America.
Immediate Family
Parents
William Bledsoe
1855–1935
Birth Location: Dickson County, Tennessee, United States of America
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Martha Hatley
1871–1896
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
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Spouses(s)
Minnie Bawcum
1898–1987
Birth Location: Decatur, Tennessee, United States
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Children(s)
Rhoda Bledsoe
1926–1999
Birth Location: Parsons Tennessee
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Leaston Bledsoe
1922–2002
Birth Location: Westport, Carroll, Tennessee, United States
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William Bledsoe
1921–2000
Birth Location: Buena Vista, Carroll County, Tennessee, United States of America
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Hollis Bledsoe
1937–1977
Birth Location: Tennessee
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James Bledsoe
1930–1930
Birth Location: USA
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Barnie Bledsoe
1925–1928
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
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Robert Bledsoe
1931–1931
Birth Location: Lake Co., Tennessee, USA
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James Bledsoe's Ancestors
Self
James Bledsoe
1895–1972
Birth Place: Benton County, Tennessee, United States of America
Parents
William Terrell Bledsoe
1855–1935
Dickson County, Tennessee, United States of America
Martha Hatley
1871–1896
Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Bledsoe's Descendants
1.
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James (Thomas) Bledsoe
(25 Jan 1895–2 Apr 1972)
m. Minnie (Era) Bawcum (13 Jun 1898–26 Sep 1987)
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1. Rhoda (Bell) Bledsoe 1926–1999 m. Howard (O'dell) McGuire 1920–1993 m. William (A) Wells 1924–
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1. Danny (Joe) McGuire 1948–2016
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2. Leaston ("Jack") Bledsoe 1922–2002 m. Virgie (Dale) Jordon 1928–2002
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1. Betty (J) Bledsoe 1949–2014 m. Joseph (D "Joe") Schaffer 1946–1997
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3. William (Dickie) Bledsoe 1921–2000 m. Dorthy (Cleo) Crews 1917–1996
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4. Hollis Bledsoe 1937–1977
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5. James (Thomas) Bledsoe 1930–1930
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6. Barnie Bledsoe 1925–1928
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7. Robert (Wray) Bledsoe 1931–1931
James Bledsoe's Timeline
11 Records
1895
25 Jan 1895
Birth of James Thomas Bledsoe in Benton County, Tennessee, United States of America
Benton County, Tennessee, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 5
James Thomas Bledsoe resided here in Civil District 1, Benton, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 1, Benton, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 15
James Thomas Bledsoe resided here in Driskill, Benton, Tennessee, USA
Driskill, Benton, Tennessee, USA
1918
7 Dec 1918
Age 23
James Thomas Bledsoe resided here in Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 25
James Thomas Bledsoe resided here in Civil District 9, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 9, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 35
James Thomas Bledsoe resided here in Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Nashville, Tennessee, USA
1935
1935
Age 40
James Thomas Bledsoe resided here in Hollody, Decaytor, Tennessee
Hollody, Decaytor, Tennessee
1940
1940
Age 45
James Thomas Bledsoe resided here in New Madrid Twp, New Madrid, New Madrid, Missouri, USA
New Madrid Twp, New Madrid, New Madrid, Missouri, USA
1950
1950
Age 55
James Thomas Bledsoe resided here in Richland, Scott, Missouri, USA
Richland, Scott, Missouri, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 56
James Thomas Bledsoe resided here in Missouri
Missouri
1972
2 Apr 1972
Age 77
Death of James Thomas Bledsoe in Sikeston, New Madrid County, Missouri, United States of America
Sikeston, New Madrid County, Missouri, United States of America
1895
25 Jan 1895
Birth of James Thomas Bledsoe in Benton County, Tennessee, United States of America
Benton County, Tennessee, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 5
James Thomas Bledsoe resided here in Civil District 1, Benton, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 1, Benton, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 15
James Thomas Bledsoe resided here in Driskill, Benton, Tennessee, USA
Driskill, Benton, Tennessee, USA
1918
7 Dec 1918
Age 23
James Thomas Bledsoe resided here in Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 25
James Thomas Bledsoe resided here in Civil District 9, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 9, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 35
James Thomas Bledsoe resided here in Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Nashville, Tennessee, USA
1935
1935
Age 40
James Thomas Bledsoe resided here in Hollody, Decaytor, Tennessee
Hollody, Decaytor, Tennessee
1940
1940
Age 45
James Thomas Bledsoe resided here in New Madrid Twp, New Madrid, New Madrid, Missouri, USA
New Madrid Twp, New Madrid, New Madrid, Missouri, USA
1950
1950
Age 55
James Thomas Bledsoe resided here in Richland, Scott, Missouri, USA
Richland, Scott, Missouri, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 56
James Thomas Bledsoe resided here in Missouri
Missouri
1972
2 Apr 1972
Age 77
Death of James Thomas Bledsoe in Sikeston, New Madrid County, Missouri, United States of America
Sikeston, New Madrid County, Missouri, United States of America
Sources
Genealogy Event 1
Event Type: Birth
Event Date: 25 Jan 1895
Event Place: Benton County, Tennessee, United States of America
Record Source:
[1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 783
[2] Tennessee, U.S., Delayed Birth Records
[3] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, MO, USA; Applications for Headstones and Markers, 711970-9301985; NAID: 6016127; Record Group Number: 15; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773-2007
[4] Tennessee, U.S., Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 11
[5] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
[6] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: New Madrid, New Madrid, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02132; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 72-28
[7] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
[8] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 9, Decatur, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1737; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 65
[9] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 1, Benton, Tennessee; Roll: 1557; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0001
[10] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Driskill, Benton, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1490; Page: 1b; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 1375503
[11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
[12] Indiana, U.S., Marriage Certificates, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Records of Marriage 1961-2005; Roll Number: 56
[13] U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index
[14] 1950 United States Federal Census
Genealogy Event 2
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1900
Event Place: Civil District 1, Benton, Tennessee, USA
Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 1, Benton, Tennessee; Roll: 1557; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0001
Genealogy Event 3
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1910
Event Place: Driskill, Benton, Tennessee, USA
Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Driskill, Benton, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1490; Page: 1b; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 1375503
Genealogy Event 4
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 7 Dec 1918
Event Place: Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
Record Source: Tennessee, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Chattanooga Daily Times; Publication Date: 7 Dec 1918; Publication Place: Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
Genealogy Event 5
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1920
Event Place: Civil District 9, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 9, Decatur, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1737; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 65
Genealogy Event 6
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1930
Event Place: Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
Genealogy Event 7
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1935
Event Place: Hollody, Decaytor, Tennessee
Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: New Madrid, New Madrid, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02132; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 72-28
Genealogy Event 8
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1940
Event Place: New Madrid Twp, New Madrid, New Madrid, Missouri, USA
Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: New Madrid, New Madrid, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02132; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 72-28
Genealogy Event 9
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1950
Event Place: Richland, Scott, Missouri, USA
Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census
Genealogy Event 10
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: Before 1951
Event Place: Missouri
Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
Genealogy Event 11
Event Type: Residence
Event Place: Matthews, Missouri, USA
Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 783
Genealogy Event 12
Event Type: Residence
Event Place: Ridgely, Tennessee
Record Source: U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index
Genealogy Event 13
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 2 Apr 1972
Event Place: Sikeston, New Madrid County, Missouri, United States of America
Record Source:
[1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, MO, USA; Applications for Headstones and Markers, 711970-9301985; NAID: 6016127; Record Group Number: 15; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773-2007
[2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
[3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
[4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
[5] Missouri, U.S., Death Records, Missouri Dept. of Health & Senior Services; Jefferson City, Missouri; Missouri Death Index, 1968 - 2015
Genealogy Event 14
Event Type: Burial
Event Place: Hollow Rock, Carroll County, Tennessee, United States of America
Record Source:
[1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, MO, USA; Applications for Headstones and Markers, 711970-9301985; NAID: 6016127; Record Group Number: 15; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773-2007
[2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Event Type: Birth
Event Date: 25 Jan 1895
Event Place: Benton County, Tennessee, United States of America
Record Source:
[1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 783
[2] Tennessee, U.S., Delayed Birth Records
[3] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, MO, USA; Applications for Headstones and Markers, 711970-9301985; NAID: 6016127; Record Group Number: 15; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773-2007
[4] Tennessee, U.S., Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 11
[5] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
[6] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: New Madrid, New Madrid, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02132; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 72-28
[7] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
[8] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 9, Decatur, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1737; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 65
[9] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 1, Benton, Tennessee; Roll: 1557; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0001
[10] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Driskill, Benton, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1490; Page: 1b; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 1375503
[11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
[12] Indiana, U.S., Marriage Certificates, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Records of Marriage 1961-2005; Roll Number: 56
[13] U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index
[14] 1950 United States Federal Census
Genealogy Event 2
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1900
Event Place: Civil District 1, Benton, Tennessee, USA
Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 1, Benton, Tennessee; Roll: 1557; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0001
Genealogy Event 3
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1910
Event Place: Driskill, Benton, Tennessee, USA
Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Driskill, Benton, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1490; Page: 1b; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 1375503
Genealogy Event 4
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 7 Dec 1918
Event Place: Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
Record Source: Tennessee, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Chattanooga Daily Times; Publication Date: 7 Dec 1918; Publication Place: Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
Genealogy Event 5
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1920
Event Place: Civil District 9, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 9, Decatur, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1737; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 65
Genealogy Event 6
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1930
Event Place: Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
Genealogy Event 7
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1935
Event Place: Hollody, Decaytor, Tennessee
Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: New Madrid, New Madrid, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02132; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 72-28
Genealogy Event 8
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1940
Event Place: New Madrid Twp, New Madrid, New Madrid, Missouri, USA
Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: New Madrid, New Madrid, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02132; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 72-28
Genealogy Event 9
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1950
Event Place: Richland, Scott, Missouri, USA
Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census
Genealogy Event 10
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: Before 1951
Event Place: Missouri
Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
Genealogy Event 11
Event Type: Residence
Event Place: Matthews, Missouri, USA
Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 783
Genealogy Event 12
Event Type: Residence
Event Place: Ridgely, Tennessee
Record Source: U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index
Genealogy Event 13
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 2 Apr 1972
Event Place: Sikeston, New Madrid County, Missouri, United States of America
Record Source:
[1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, MO, USA; Applications for Headstones and Markers, 711970-9301985; NAID: 6016127; Record Group Number: 15; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773-2007
[2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
[3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
[4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
[5] Missouri, U.S., Death Records, Missouri Dept. of Health & Senior Services; Jefferson City, Missouri; Missouri Death Index, 1968 - 2015
Genealogy Event 14
Event Type: Burial
Event Place: Hollow Rock, Carroll County, Tennessee, United States of America
Record Source:
[1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, MO, USA; Applications for Headstones and Markers, 711970-9301985; NAID: 6016127; Record Group Number: 15; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773-2007
[2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current