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James Burgess 1908–1958 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Feb 1908

Birth Location: Leesville, Louisiana

Death Date: 28 Dec 1958

Death Location: Singer, Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Father: William Burgess

Mother: Alice Burgess

Spouse(s): Lucy Johnson

Children(s): Ray Burgess, Rafil Burgess, Randall Burgess, Willie Burgess

In 1908, James Burgess entered the world in Leesville, Louisiana, born to William Burgess And Alice Burgess. In 1920, James Burgess resided in Police Jury Ward 1, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA. In 1930, James Burgess resided in Police Jury Ward 2, Vernon, Louisiana, USA. James Burgess married Lucy Cordelia Johnson, and had children including Rafil Burgess, Randall Burgess, Ray M Burgess, Willie June Burgess. James Burgess passed away in 1958 in Singer, Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1908, James Burgess entered the world in Leesville, Louisiana, born to William Burgess And Alice Burgess.
  • In 1920, James Burgess resided in Police Jury Ward 1, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA.
  • In 1930, James Burgess resided in Police Jury Ward 2, Vernon, Louisiana, USA.
  • James Burgess married Lucy Cordelia Johnson, and had children including Rafil Burgess, Randall Burgess, Ray M Burgess, Willie June Burgess.
  • James Burgess passed away in 1958 in Singer, Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Burgess
1857–1923
Birth Location: Louisiana
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Alice Burgess
1871–1952
Birth Location: Starks, Calcasieu, Louisiana, United States
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Spouses(s)

Lucy Johnson
1909–1986
Birth Location: Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA
LJ

Children(s)

Ray Burgess
1929–1991
Birth Location: Merryville, Louisiana
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Rafil Burgess
1933–1989
Birth Location: Singer Beaur, Louisiana
RB
Randall Burgess
1931–1994
Birth Location: Singer Beauregard Parish Louisiana, USA
RB
Willie Burgess
1937–1939
Birth Location: –
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James Burgess's Ancestors

Self
James Burgess
1908–1958
Birth Place: Leesville, Louisiana
Parents
William Burgess
1857–1923
Louisiana
Alice Burgess
1871–1952
Starks, Calcasieu, Louisiana, United States
Grandparents
Austin (W.) Burgess
1829–1870
Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, USA
Julia ((Juretta)) Nash
1831–1927
Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana
Savine (Irvin) Doyle
1847–1918
Rapides Parish, Louisiana, USA
Margaret (J.) Perkins
1855–1910
Starks, Calcasieu, Louisiana
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Burgess
1807–1850
Frances Cocke
1806–1862
Benjamin Nash
1809–1888
Hannah Perkins
1811–1880
Aaron Doyle
1828–1900
Serenia Wilson
1830–1880
Daniel Perkins
1822–1879
Virginia Windham
1832–1918
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Lovatt Burges
1762–1807
Sally Black
1772–1807
Joseph Cocke
1755–1820
Winifred Alston
1764–1809
Thomas II
1753–1850
Anna Goins
1770–1850
Joshua Perkins
1759–1838
Mary Mixon
1771–1820
John Doyle
1800–1862
Marie Drake
1806–1880
George Perkins
1787–1850
Mary Ashworth
1792–1860

James Burgess's Descendants

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James Burgess (14 Feb 1908–28 Dec 1958) m. Lucy (Cordelia) Johnson (12 May 1909–4 Nov 1986)
  1. 1. Ray (M) Burgess 1929–1991 m. Wanda Farris 1933–2006
  2. 2. Rafil Burgess 1933–1989
  3. 3. Randall Burgess 1931–1994 m. Neva (Lee) Carter 1938–2009
  4. 4. Willie (June) Burgess 1937–1939

James Burgess's Timeline

7 Records

1908
14 Feb 1908
Birth of James Burgess in Leesville, Louisiana
Leesville, Louisiana
1920
1920
Age 12
James Burgess resided here in Police Jury Ward 1, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 1, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 22
James Burgess resided here in Police Jury Ward 2, Vernon, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 2, Vernon, Louisiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 27
James Burgess resided here in Newlin, Beauregard, Louisiana
Newlin, Beauregard, Louisiana
1940
1940
Age 32
James Burgess resided here in Police Jury Ward 5, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 5, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA
1950
1950
Age 42
James Burgess resided here in Beauregard, Louisiana, USA
Beauregard, Louisiana, USA
1958
28 Dec 1958
Age 50
Death of James Burgess in Alexandria, Rapides, Louisiana
Alexandria, Rapides, Louisiana

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Feb 1908
    Event Place: Leesville, Louisiana
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Louisiana, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Beauregard, Louisiana; Roll: m-t0627-01383; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 6-11
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 1, Beauregard, Louisiana; Roll: T625_605; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 24
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 2, Vernon, Louisiana; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 2340559
    [5] Louisiana, Statewide Death Index, 1819-1964
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Beauregard, Louisian

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 1, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 1, Beauregard, Louisiana; Roll: T625_605; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 24

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 2, Vernon, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 2, Vernon, Louisiana; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 2340559

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Newlin, Beauregard, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Beauregard, Louisiana; Roll: m-t0627-01383; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 6-11

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 5, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Beauregard, Louisiana; Roll: m-t0627-01383; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 6-11

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Beauregard, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Beauregard, Louisian

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Singer, Beauregard, Louisiana
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Louisiana, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Dec 1958
    Event Place: Alexandria, Rapides, Louisiana
    Record Source:
    [1] Louisiana, Statewide Death Index, 1819-1964
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Singer, Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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