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James Edward Darby 1851–1917 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Oct 1851

Birth Location: Chester, Chester, South Carolina, United States

Death Date: 9 Mar 1917

Death Location: Tate County, Mississippi, USA

Father: William Darby

Mother: Dorcas Hall

Spouse(s): Laura Presley

Children(s): Edward Darby, Jessie Darby, Walter Darby, John Darby, Hall Darby, Thomas Darby, Christina Darby, Marlin Darby, Rexford Darby, Paul Darby

In 1851, James Edward Darby entered the world in Chester, Chester, South Carolina, United States, born to William Jefferson Darby And Dorcas Narcissa Adeline Hall. In 1860, James Edward Darby resided in Chester, South Carolina, United States. In 1900, James Edward Darby resided in Beat 2, Tate, Mississippi, USA. James Edward Darby married Laura Ellen Presley, and had children including Christina Darby, Edward Presley Darby, Hall Bennett Darby, Jessie Darby, John Ainsley Darby, Marlin Lee Darby, Paul Wilson Pete Darby, Rexford Darby, Thomas Leroy Roy Lee Darby, Walter James Darby. James Edward Darby passed away in 1917 in Tate County, Mississippi, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1851, James Edward Darby entered the world in Chester, Chester, South Carolina, United States, born to William Jefferson Darby And Dorcas Narcissa Adeline Hall.
  • In 1860, James Edward Darby resided in Chester, South Carolina, United States.
  • In 1900, James Edward Darby resided in Beat 2, Tate, Mississippi, USA.
  • James Edward Darby married Laura Ellen Presley, and had children including Christina Darby, Edward Presley Darby, Hall Bennett Darby, Jessie Darby, John Ainsley Darby, Marlin Lee Darby, Paul Wilson Pete Darby, Rexford Darby, Thomas Leroy Roy Lee Darby, Walter James Darby.
  • James Edward Darby passed away in 1917 in Tate County, Mississippi, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Darby's Ancestors

Self
James Darby
1851–1917
Birth Place: Chester, Chester, South Carolina, United States
Parents
William Jefferson Darby
1827–1864
Baton Rouge, Chester, South Carolina, United States
Dorcas (Narcissa Adeline) Hall
1824–1888
Fairfield, South Carolina, United States
Grandparents
John (F) Darby
1792–1880
Baton Rouge, Chester, South Carolina, USA
Mary (Ann) Smith
1795–1849
Kershaw, South Carolina, USA
Rev. (Thomas Tom) Hall
1790–1847
Winnsboro, Fairfield, South Carolina, United States
Keziah Gladden
1792–1842
Fairfield Co., SC
Great-Grandparents
Asa DARBY
1756–1833
Dorcas GORE
1759–1830
Moses Smith
1760–1821
Mary Boyd
1760–1829
John Hall
1765–1834
Mary Gladden
1765–1842
Jesse Gladden
1753–1821
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George I
1726–1788
Nancy Hutchcraft
1733–1818
Colonel Smith
1721–1795
Patience Bland
1720–1780
Thomas Hall
1728–1782
Cybella Hollis
1730–1793

James Darby's Descendants

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James (Edward) Darby (16 Oct 1851–9 Mar 1917) m. Laura (Ellen) Presley (Feb 1860–1 Apr 1947)
  1. 1. Edward (Presley) Darby 1896–1988 m. Theodosia Calhoun 1896–1981
    1. 1. Chattie (Sue) Darby 1921–2013 m. Wayne (Buford) Smith 1918–2013
      1. 1. Eleanor (Sue) Smith 1939–2020
    2. 2. Mildred Darby 1920–2013 m. William (Ward) GORDON 1919–1979
      1. 1. William (Edward) GORDON 1943–1972
  2. 2. Jessie Darby 1881–
  3. 3. Walter (James) Darby 1882–1969 m. Mary Harrison 1883–1943
    1. 1. Fred (Harrison) Darby 1918–1971
    2. 2. Robert (Ellis) Darby 1913–1984
    3. 3. John (C.) Darby 1914–1997
    4. 4. James (Thomas) Darby 1916–1996
    5. 5. Arlyn (Eugene) Darby 1925–2009
  4. 4. John (Ainsley) Darby 1887–1923 m. Minnie (Kate) Turley 1888–1974
    1. 1. Infant (son) Darby 1909–1909
    2. 2. Infant (Son) Darby 1912–1912
    3. 3. Katie (Bell) Darby 1913–1995 m. Orris (Franklin) Bailey 1903–
    4. 4. Mary (Darcus) Darby 1917–
    5. 5. J. (E.) Darby 1919–1988
    6. 6. Virginia (Turley) Darby 1922–
  5. 5. Hall (Bennett) Darby 1893–1970
  6. 6. Thomas (Leroy "Roy Lee") Darby 1898–1947 m. Lillian (Blackbourne) Darby 1901–1932
    1. 1. Annie (Marceline Darby) Kellum 1925–2015 m. Joseph (Leslie) Kellum 1924–
    2. 2. Thelma Darby 1920–1920
  7. 7. Christina Darby 1900–1900
  8. 8. Marlin (Lee) Darby 1901–1980 m. Ruby UNKNOWN-DARBY 1907–1988 m. Agnes (Lucille) Veazey 1903–1995
    1. 1. Marlin (Lee Darby) Jr. 1930–2006 m. Betty (Jo) Clark 1932–1995
  9. 9. Rexford Darby 1885–1976
  10. 10. Paul (Wilson "Pete") Darby 1890–1968 m. Cornelia (Vesta "Connie") Carter 1891–1976
    1. 1. Metra (Lee) Darby 1912–1980
    2. 2. Lawrence (Edward) Darby 1915–
    3. 3. Hiram (Wilson) Darby 1917–1975
    4. 4. Everett Darby 1920–
    5. 5. Carter (Presley) Darby 1914–1990

James Darby's Timeline

5 Records

1851
16 Oct 1851
Birth of James Edward Darby in Chester, Chester, South Carolina, United States
Chester, Chester, South Carolina, United States
1860
1860
Age 9
James Edward Darby resided here in Chester, South Carolina, United States
Chester, South Carolina, United States
1900
1900
Age 49
James Edward Darby resided here in Beat 2, Tate, Mississippi, USA
Beat 2, Tate, Mississippi, USA
1910
1910
Age 59
James Edward Darby resided here in Beat 2, Tate, Mississippi, USA
Beat 2, Tate, Mississippi, USA
1917
9 Mar 1917
Age 66
Death of James Edward Darby in Arkabulta, Tate, Mississippi, United States
Arkabulta, Tate, Mississippi, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Oct 1851
    Event Place: Chester, Chester, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Beat 2, Tate, Mississippi; Roll: 829; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0092; FHL microfilm: 1240829
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Chester, South Carolina; Roll: M653_1217; Page: 13; Image: 29; Family History Library Film: 805217
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beat 2, Tate, Mississippi; Roll: T624_760; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0085; FHL microfilm: 1374773
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Chester, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Chester, South Carolina; Roll: M653_1217; Page: 13; Image: 29; Family History Library Film: 805217

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Beat 2, Tate, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Beat 2, Tate, Mississippi; Roll: 829; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0092; FHL microfilm: 1240829

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Beat 2, Tate, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beat 2, Tate, Mississippi; Roll: T624_760; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0085; FHL microfilm: 1374773

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Mar 1917
    Event Place: Arkabulta, Tate, Mississippi, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Tate County, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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