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James Kelly Crisp 1914–1977 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Aug 1914

Birth Location: Stecoah, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 12 Oct 1977

Death Location: China Grove, Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: James Crisp

Mother: Nellie Jenkins

Spouse(s): Ruth Stewart

Children(s): Velma Crisp, Joyce Crisp

In 1914, James Kelly Crisp entered the world in Stecoah, North Carolina, USA, born to James Franklin Crisp And Nellie Jenkins. In 1920, James Kelly Crisp resided in Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina, USA. In 1935, James Kelly Crisp resided in Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina. James Kelly Crisp married Ruth Evelyn Stewart, and had children including Frances Crip, Joyce Ann Crisp, Lydia Crip, Velma Ruth Crisp. James Kelly Crisp passed away in 1977 in China Grove, Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1914, James Kelly Crisp entered the world in Stecoah, North Carolina, USA, born to James Franklin Crisp And Nellie Jenkins.
  • In 1920, James Kelly Crisp resided in Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1935, James Kelly Crisp resided in Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina.
  • James Kelly Crisp married Ruth Evelyn Stewart, and had children including Frances Crip, Joyce Ann Crisp, Lydia Crip, Velma Ruth Crisp.
  • James Kelly Crisp passed away in 1977 in China Grove, Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Crisp
1887–1959
Birth Location: Graham Co., North Carolina
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Nellie Jenkins
1883–1926
Birth Location: Jackson, North Carolina
NJ

Spouses(s)

Ruth Stewart
1915–2000
Birth Location: Cleveland County, North Carolina, USA
RS

Children(s)

Velma Crisp
1932–2002
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
VC
Joyce Crisp
1936–2021
Birth Location: Gaston County, North Carolina, USA
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James Crisp's Ancestors

Self
James Crisp
1914–1977
Birth Place: Stecoah, North Carolina, USA
Parents
James Franklin Crisp
1887–1959
Graham Co., North Carolina
Nellie Jenkins
1883–1926
Jackson, North Carolina
Grandparents
Enos (Lafayette) Crisp
1852–1936
, Cherokee, North Carolina, USA
Nancy (Lucinda) Greene
1852–1921
Jackson County, North Carolina, United States of America
Abram Jenkins
1851–1922
North Carolina, USA
Sarah (M) Cope
1859–1930
Sylva, Jackson, North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Alexander Crisp
1829–1865
Nancy Vance
1823–1907
Pleasant MGU
1833–1915
Isabelle Cabe
1825–1907
Jonas Jenkins
1831–1897
Nancy Ward
1828–
John Cope
Louisa Brooks
1838–1925
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Alexander Crisp
1797–1870
Mary Thompson
1787–1832
Lewis Vance
1802–1893
Isabel Davis
1812–1867
George Green
1808–1890
Nancy Gasperson
1813–1889
Amos Sr
1771–1855
Esther Sharpe
1789–1844
Nathan Jenkins
1798–1860
General Sr
1799–1839
Elizabeth Mingus
1781–1854
Andrew Sr
1808–1878
Anne Hand
1809–1894
Thomas BROOKS
1816–

James Crisp's Descendants

1.
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James (Kelly) Crisp (17 Aug 1914–12 Oct 1977) m. Ruth (Evelyn) Stewart (15 Jul 1915–27 Sep 2000)
  1. 1. Velma (Ruth) Crisp 1932–2002
  2. 2. Joyce (Ann) Crisp 1936–2021

James Crisp's Timeline

6 Records

1914
17 Aug 1914
Birth of James Kelly Crisp in Stecoah, North Carolina, USA
Stecoah, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 6
James Kelly Crisp resided here in Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 21
James Kelly Crisp resided here in Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina
Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina
1940
1940
Age 26
James Kelly Crisp resided here in Gastonia Township, Ranlo-Rex-Smyre Mills, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
Gastonia Township, Ranlo-Rex-Smyre Mills, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
1959
1959
Age 45
James Kelly Crisp resided here in Kannapolis, North Carolina, USA
Kannapolis, North Carolina, USA
1977
12 Oct 1977
Age 63
Death of James Kelly Crisp in Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina, USA
Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Aug 1914
    Event Place: Stecoah, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Atlanta; Atlanta, Georgia; WWII Draft Registration Cards for North Carolina, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 85
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1300; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 83

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Ranlo-Rex-Smyre Mills, Gaston, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02914; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 36-32

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Gastonia Township, Ranlo-Rex-Smyre Mills, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Ranlo-Rex-Smyre Mills, Gaston, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02914; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 36-32

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1959
    Event Place: Kannapolis, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Rocky Mount, Nash, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Rowan
    Record Source: North Carolina, Death Indexes

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Oct 1977
    Event Place: Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: China Grove, Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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