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James E Bridges 1845–1921 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Dec 1845

Birth Location: South Carolina

Death Date: 1 Jul 1921

Death Location: Gastonia, Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: William Bridges

Mother: Wylburn Bridges

Spouse(s): Lorandie Bridges

Children(s): James Bridges, Medora Bridges, Weldon Bridges

The story of James E Bridges began in 1845 in South Carolina. In 1880, James E Bridges resided in Cherokee, York, South Carolina, USA. James E Bridges married Lorandie Watt Bridges, and had children including James Walker Bridges, Medora Bridges, Weldon Bridges. James E Bridges passed away in 1921 in Gastonia, Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of James E Bridges began in 1845 in South Carolina.
  • In 1880, James E Bridges resided in Cherokee, York, South Carolina, USA.
  • James E Bridges married Lorandie Watt Bridges, and had children including James Walker Bridges, Medora Bridges, Weldon Bridges.
  • James E Bridges passed away in 1921 in Gastonia, Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Children(s)

James Bridges's Ancestors

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James Bridges
1845–1921
Birth Place: South Carolina
Parents
William "Billy" Bridges
1809–1888
York Co., S.C.
Wylburn Bridges
1810–1884
York Co., S.C
Grandparents
John (Ligon Bridges) Esq.
1778–1859
Gloucester, Gloucester, Virginia, United States
William Moore
1781–1859
Orange, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Bridges's Descendants

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James (E) Bridges (Dec 1845–1 Jul 1921) m. Lorandie (Watt) Bridges (4 Jul 1844–7 Jun 1931)
  1. 1. James (Walker) Bridges 1880–1959 m. Jennie Bridges 1881–1969
    1. 1. Charlie Bridges 1908–
    2. 2. Raymond Bridges 1916–
    3. 3. Marshall Bridges 1917–2002
    4. 4. John (Henry) Bridges 1919–
    5. 5. James (W) Bridges 1922–
    6. 6. Ruth Bridges 1924–
    7. 7. Bernice Bridges 1926–
    8. 8. Bernice (Bridges) Houser 1925–1988
    9. 9. Bessie (Lela Bridges) Cline 1912–2004
    10. 10. John (Preston) Bridges 1902–1979
    11. 11. Essie (Bridges) Tucker 1901–1979
    12. 12. Annie (May Bridges) Morrow 1906–1999
  2. 2. Medora Bridges 1867–
  3. 3. Weldon Bridges 1875–

James Bridges's Timeline

3 Records

1845
Dec 1845
Birth of James E Bridges in South Carolina
South Carolina
1880
1880
Age 35
James E Bridges resided here in Cherokee, York, South Carolina, USA
Cherokee, York, South Carolina, USA
1921
1 Jul 1921
Age 76
Death of James E Bridges in Gastonia, Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America
Gastonia, Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Dec 1845
    Event Place: South Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cherokee, York, South Carolina; Roll: 1243; Page: 474B; Enumeration District: 167
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Cherokee, York, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cherokee, York, South Carolina; Roll: 1243; Page: 474B; Enumeration District: 167

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Jul 1921
    Event Place: Gastonia, Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Gastonia, Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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