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James Day 1805–1853 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1805

Birth Location: Dorset, England

Death Date: 21 October 1853

Death Location: Brooklyn, Kings County (Brooklyn), New York, United States of America

Father: Samuel Day

Mother: Edith Chamberlain

Spouse(s): Vaslite Dean

Children(s): John Day, James Day, Washington Day, Emma Day, Lucy Day, Sophia Day, Robert Day

The story of James Day began in 1805 in Dorset, England. In 1850, James Day resided in Brooklyn Ward 3, Kings, New York, USA. James Day married Vaslite Dean, and had children including Emma Day, James Day, John Day, Lucy Day, Robert F Day, Sophia Day, Washington Day. James Day passed away in 1853 in Brooklyn, Kings County (Brooklyn), New York, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of James Day began in 1805 in Dorset, England.
  • In 1850, James Day resided in Brooklyn Ward 3, Kings, New York, USA.
  • James Day married Vaslite Dean, and had children including Emma Day, James Day, John Day, Lucy Day, Robert F Day, Sophia Day, Washington Day.
  • James Day passed away in 1853 in Brooklyn, Kings County (Brooklyn), New York, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Day's Ancestors

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James Day
1805–1853
Birth Place: Dorset, England
Parents
Samuel Day
1775–1855
Sutton Wantis, Somerset, England
Edith Chamberlain
1775–1866
Galhampton; North Cadbury, Somerset, England
Grandparents
James Chamberlain
1745–
North Cadbury, Somerset, England, United Kingdom
Unity Pitman
1743–1838
North Cadbury, Somerset, England
Great-Grandparents
William DNA
1711–1782
Joanna DNA
1726–1786
Adam Pitman
1715–1761
Ann Conduit
1718–1761
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Ambrose Chamberlain
1682–1744
Joane Parkman
1682–1739
Adam Pitman
1690–1751
Maria Clarke
1690–1743

James Day's Descendants

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James Day (1805–21 October 1853) m. Vaslite Dean (27 Aug 1810–9 November 1883)
  1. 1. John Day 1837–1917 m. Martha Day 1845–1923
    1. 1. Grace Day 1881–
    2. 2. Isabelle Day 1881–1953 m. Elon (Alonzo) Williams 1877–1942
      1. 1. Elon (Kenneth) Williams 1915–1991
      2. 2. Isabel (L) Williams 1914–1988
      3. 3. John (Thomas) Williams 1908–1987
    3. 3. Margaret Reall 1869–
    4. 4. Lilian Day 1874–
    5. 5. Charles Day 1877–
  2. 2. James Day 1841–1881
  3. 3. Washington Day 1832–1882
  4. 4. Emma Day 1852–1903
  5. 5. Lucy Day 1854–1881
  6. 6. Sophia Day 1847–
  7. 7. Robert (F) Day 1869–

James Day's Timeline

4 Records

1805
1805
Birth of James Day in Dorset, England
Dorset, England
1805
18 Aug 1805
James Day was baptized in Sutton Montis, Somerset, England
Sutton Montis, Somerset, England
1850
1850
Age 45
James Day resided here in Brooklyn Ward 3, Kings, New York, USA
Brooklyn Ward 3, Kings, New York, USA
1853
21 October 1853
Age 48
Death of James Day in Brooklyn, Kings County (Brooklyn), New York, United States of America
Brooklyn, Kings County (Brooklyn), New York, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1805
    Event Place: Dorset, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 18 Aug 1805
    Event Place: Sutton Montis, Somerset, England
    Record Source: Somerset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, Somerset Heritage Service; Taunton, Somerset, England; Somerset Parish Records, 1538-1914; Reference Number: D\P\sut.mon21/2

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Brooklyn Ward 3, Kings, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Brooklyn Ward 3, Kings, New York; Roll: 517; Page: 205b

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 October 1853
    Event Place: Brooklyn, Kings County (Brooklyn), New York, United States of America

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Brooklyn, Kings County (Brooklyn), New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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