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James William Curry 1818–1885 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 OCT 1818

Birth Location: Hancock, Georgia

Death Date: 11 Aug 1885

Death Location: Winnfield, Winn Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Father: Allen Curry

Mother: Silvey Wilson

Spouse(s): Mary Childers, Emily JOHNSTON

Children(s): James Curry, Richard Curry, Nancy Curry, Marion Curry, Henry Curry, Thomas Curry, William Curry, George Curry, Mary Williams, Sara Spangler, James Curry, James Curry, Middleton Curry

The story of James William Curry began in 1818 in Hancock, Georgia. In 1870, James William Curry resided in Ward 9, Caldwell, Louisiana, USA. James William Curry married Emily Johnston, Mary A Childers, and had children including George Whitfield Curry, Henry Curry, James Eldridge Curry, James Madison Curry, James William Curry, Marion W Curry, Mary Jane Williams, Middleton Curry, Nancy Jane Curry, Richard Allen Curry, Sara Spangler, Thomas Jefferson Curry, William E Curry. James William Curry passed away in 1885 in Winnfield, Winn Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of James William Curry began in 1818 in Hancock, Georgia.
  • In 1870, James William Curry resided in Ward 9, Caldwell, Louisiana, USA.
  • James William Curry married Emily Johnston, Mary A Childers, and had children including George Whitfield Curry, Henry Curry, James Eldridge Curry, James Madison Curry, James William Curry, Marion W Curry, Mary Jane Williams, Middleton Curry, Nancy Jane Curry, Richard Allen Curry, Sara Spangler, Thomas Jefferson Curry, William E Curry.
  • James William Curry passed away in 1885 in Winnfield, Winn Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Curry's Ancestors

Self
James Curry
1818–1885
Birth Place: Hancock, Georgia
Parents
Allen Howell Curry
1788–1856
Burke, Georgia, USA
Silvey Wilson
1788–1838
USA, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Curry's Descendants

1.
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James (William) Curry (20 OCT 1818–11 Aug 1885) m. Mary (A) Childers (Nov 1837–1918) m. Emily JOHNSTON (1821–1860)
  1. 1. James (William) Curry 1860–1914 m. Mary (Christian) Curry 1853–1933
    1. 1. Martha (Lenora) Curry 1889–1966 m. Samuel (James) Weems 1884–1964 m. Johnny (Elbert) Shirley 1887–1986
      1. 1. Audie (Lee) Weems 1919–2017 m. Willie ("Cooter" Marshall) Mercer 1914–1995
        1. 1. Stanley Mercer 1939–2016
        2. 2. Harvey Mercer 1942–1964
        3. 3. Sidney Mercer 1950–1987
        4. 4. Ruth (Elaine) Mercer 1937–2011 m. Kenneth (M.) McKay 1936–2021
        5. 5. Rose Mercer 1940–2011
        6. 6. Jerry Mercer 1946–2007
        7. 7. Infant (Son) Mercer 1949–1949
      2. 2. Albert (Clayton Weems) Sr. 1914–1992 m. Pearlie Weems 1923–
      3. 3. Eunice (Idella) Weems 1915–1998 m. Arvel Linder 1912–
      4. 4. Charles ("Charlie" Wilson) Weems 1917–1992
      5. 5. Samuel (Luther) Weems 1923–2008
      6. 6. Vaudie (Mae) Weems 1924–2022 m. James Upton 1921–
      7. 7. Myrtle (Beatrice) Weems 1927–2013
      8. 8. George (Clinton) Weems 1928–2011
      9. 9. Grady (Lee) Shirley 1910–2006 m. Nancy (Evalene) Shirley 1914–1986
        1. 1. Donnie (Ray) Shirley 1949–2005
      10. 10. James (Ordrie) Shirley 1908–2005
      11. 11. Eula (Mae) Shirley 1907–1984
      12. 12. Lloyd (Powell) Weems 1933–2002
      13. 13. Johnny (Elbert Shirley) Jr. 1911–1986
    2. 2. Joseph (William Eden) Curry 1879–1962
    3. 3. Mary (Elizabeth) Curry 1882–1934
    4. 4. Sarah (V.) Curry 1884–1885
    5. 5. Perry (Christian) Curry 1890–1976
    6. 6. Infant Curry 1886–1886
  2. 2. Richard (Allen) Curry 1862–
  3. 3. Nancy (Jane) Curry 1858–1940
  4. 4. Marion (W) Curry 1871–1940
  5. 5. Henry Curry 1878–
  6. 6. Thomas (Jefferson) Curry 1869–1952
  7. 7. William (E.) Curry 1844–1927
  8. 8. George (Whitfield) Curry 1851–1913
  9. 9. Mary (Jane) Williams 1841–1883
  10. 10. Sara Spangler 1867–1934
  11. 11. James (Eldridge) Curry 1840–1891 m. Sarah (Luvenia) Meredith 1849–1940
    1. 1. Aletha (Lacy "Allie" (Curry)) Martin 1874–1944
    2. 2. James (M.) Curry 1879–
    3. 3. Lacy Curry 1874–
    4. 4. Mary ("Polly") Curry 1871–1938
    5. 5. Emly Curry 1869–
    6. 6. Wyatt (W.) Curry 1876–1938
    7. 7. Ida (Curry) Curry 1872–1942
    8. 8. Della ((Curry)) Mercer 1887–1943
    9. 9. Eldridge (Ranking) Curry 1878–1958
    10. 10. Anna (Elizabeth (Curry)) Hudson 1886–1966
    11. 11. Simma (E) Curry 1892–1938
  12. 12. James (Madison) Curry 1850–1923
  13. 13. Middleton Curry 1847–

James Curry's Timeline

6 Records

1818
20 Oct 1818
Birth of James William Curry in Hancock County, Georgia, United States of America
Hancock County, Georgia, United States of America
1818
20 OCT 1818
Birth of James William Curry in Hancock, Georgia
Hancock, Georgia
1870
1870
Age 52
James William Curry resided here in Ward 9, Caldwell, Louisiana, USA
Ward 9, Caldwell, Louisiana, USA
1880
1880
Age 62
James William Curry resided here in 2nd and 3rd Ward, Winn, Louisiana, USA
2nd and 3rd Ward, Winn, Louisiana, USA
1885
11 Aug 1885
Age 67
Death of James William Curry in Winn Parish, Louisiana, USA
Winn Parish, Louisiana, USA
1885
11 Aug 1885
Age 67
Death of James William Curry in Winn, Winn, Louisiana, USA
Winn, Winn, Louisiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Oct 1818
    Event Place: Hancock County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 OCT 1818
    Event Place: Hancock, Georgia

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Ward 9, Caldwell, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: 2nd and 3rd Ward, Winn, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Aug 1885
    Event Place: Winn Parish, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Aug 1885
    Event Place: Winn, Winn, Louisiana, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Winnfield, Winn Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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