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James N Elam 1927–2002 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Sep 1927

Birth Location: Wetumka, Hughes, Oklahoma, United States

Death Date: 15 Mar 2002

Death Location: Riverside, Riverside County, California, USA

Father: James Elam

Mother: Rachel Stevenson

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The story of James N Elam began in 1927 in Wetumka, Hughes, Oklahoma, United States. In 1930, James N Elam resided in Okemah, Okfuskee, Oklahoma. In 1991, James N Elam resided in Los Angeles, CA. James N Elam passed away in 2002 in Riverside, Riverside County, California, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of James N Elam began in 1927 in Wetumka, Hughes, Oklahoma, United States.
  • In 1930, James N Elam resided in Okemah, Okfuskee, Oklahoma.
  • In 1991, James N Elam resided in Los Angeles, CA.
  • James N Elam passed away in 2002 in Riverside, Riverside County, California, USA.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Elam's Ancestors

Self
James Elam
1927–2002
Birth Place: Wetumka, Hughes, Oklahoma, United States
Parents
James Elam
1898–
Texas
Rachel Stevenson
1906–1987
Wetumka, Hughes, Oklahoma, United States
Grandparents
John Elam
1872–1930
Texas
Maggie Irvin
1875–
Texas
William Stevenson
1874–1968
Indian Territory, Oklahoma
Sarah (Carter) Martin
1873–1920
Lagrange, Lafayette, Arkansas
Great-Grandparents
Henry Elam
1848–1920
Laura Townsend
1852–1892
Bankston Stevenson
1831–1887
Rachel Ross
1849–1898
Chapman Carter
1832–1925
Eliza Lee
1832–1925
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Ross Elam
1825–1900
Maggie Elam
1825–1909
Mobile Stevenson
1805–1898
Laney Colbert
1811–1896
Clem Yawter
1856–
Susie Yawter
1867–
Emily Lee
1812–1875

James Elam's Timeline

4 Records

1927
5 Sep 1927
Birth of James N Elam in Wetumka, Hughes, Oklahoma, United States
Wetumka, Hughes, Oklahoma, United States
1930
1930
Age 3
James N Elam resided here in Okemah, Okfuskee, Oklahoma
Okemah, Okfuskee, Oklahoma
1991
1991
Age 64
James N Elam resided here in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, CA
2002
15 Mar 2002
Age 75
Death of James N Elam in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States
Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Sep 1927
    Event Place: Wetumka, Hughes, Oklahoma, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [3] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 514-16-7821; Issue State: Kansas; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Okemah, Okfuskee, Oklahoma; Roll: 1917; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 14; Image: 288.0.
    [6] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [7] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [8] Web: California, Find A Grave Index, 1775-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Okemah, Okfuskee, Oklahoma
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Okemah, Okfuskee, Oklahoma; Roll: 1917; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 14; Image: 288.0.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1991
    Event Place: Los Angeles, CA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Los Angeles, CA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Mar 2002
    Event Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 514-16-7821; Issue State: Kansas; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [3] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [5] Web: California, Find A Grave Index, 1775-2012

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Riverside, Riverside County, California, USA
    Record Source: Web: California, Find A Grave Index, 1775-2012

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