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James Edward Emerson 1880–1945 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Mar 1880

Birth Location: Grantsburg Johnson, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 6 Feb 1945

Death Location: Lemay, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA

Father: Henry Emerson

Mother: Mary Harris

Spouse(s): Anna Oliver

Children(s): Lena Emerson

In 1880, James Edward Emerson entered the world in Grantsburg Johnson, Illinois, USA, born to Henry William Emerson And Mary Etta Harris. In 1900, James Edward Emerson resided in Simpson, Johnson, Illinois, USA. In 1910, James Edward Emerson resided in Cherokee, Cherokee, Iowa, USA. James Edward Emerson married Anna Mabel Oliver, and had children including Lena Leota Emerson. James Edward Emerson passed away in 1945 in Lemay, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1880, James Edward Emerson entered the world in Grantsburg Johnson, Illinois, USA, born to Henry William Emerson And Mary Etta Harris.
  • In 1900, James Edward Emerson resided in Simpson, Johnson, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1910, James Edward Emerson resided in Cherokee, Cherokee, Iowa, USA.
  • James Edward Emerson married Anna Mabel Oliver, and had children including Lena Leota Emerson.
  • James Edward Emerson passed away in 1945 in Lemay, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Emerson
1857–1938
Birth Location: Massac County, Illinois, USA
HE
Mary Harris
1862–1943
Birth Location: New Columbia, Ill
MH

Spouses(s)

Anna Oliver
1883–1955
Birth Location: Simpson, Illinois
AO

Children(s)

Lena Emerson
1902–1989
Birth Location: Simpson John, Illinois
LE

James Emerson's Ancestors

Self
James Emerson
1880–1945
Birth Place: Grantsburg Johnson, Illinois, USA
Parents
Henry William Emerson
1857–1938
Massac County, Illinois, USA
Mary (Etta) Harris
1862–1943
New Columbia, Ill
Grandparents
James (M) Emerson
1820–
South Carolina
Mary (Ann "Polly") Rieger
1825–1897
Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
Richard Reiger
1776–1850
Sarah Allsup
1789–1866
2nd-Great-Grandparents
jacob Reiger
1755–1802
Ann reynolds
–1802

James Emerson's Descendants

1.
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James (Edward) Emerson (26 Mar 1880–6 Feb 1945) m. Anna (Mabel) Oliver (11 Jul 1883–11 Nov 1955)
  1. 1. Lena (Leota) Emerson 1902–1989 m. Joseph (Arthur) Mulhaney 1899–1964

James Emerson's Timeline

12 Records

1880
26 Mar 1880
Birth of James Edward Emerson in Grantsburg Johnson, Illinois, USA
Grantsburg Johnson, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 20
James Edward Emerson resided here in Simpson, Johnson, Illinois, USA
Simpson, Johnson, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 30
James Edward Emerson resided here in Cherokee, Cherokee, Iowa, USA
Cherokee, Cherokee, Iowa, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 37
James Edward Emerson resided here in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
1920
1920
Age 40
James Edward Emerson resided here in West Allis Ward 3, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
West Allis Ward 3, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
1923
1923
Age 43
James Edward Emerson resided here in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
1930
1930
Age 50
James Edward Emerson resided here in Greenfield, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Greenfield, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
1935
1935
Age 55
James Edward Emerson resided here in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 60
James Edward Emerson resided here in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
1942
1942
Age 62
James Edward Emerson resided here in St Louis, Missouri, USA
St Louis, Missouri, USA
1945
5 Feb 1945
Age 65
Death of James Edward Emerson in St. Louis City, St. Louis City, Missouri, USA
St. Louis City, St. Louis City, Missouri, USA
1945
6 Feb 1945
Age 65
Burial of James Edward Emerson in Lemay, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA
Lemay, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Mar 1880
    Event Place: Grantsburg Johnson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for Missouri, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 598884; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3963; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 98-112
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: West Allis Ward 3, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2006; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 329; Image: 1078
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Greenfield, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Roll: 2584; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0348; Image: 711.0; FHL microfilm: 2342318
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Wisconsin; Registration County: Milwaukee; Roll: 1674874; Draft Board: 1
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Simpson, Johnson, Illinois; Roll: 309; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0043; FHL microfilm: 1240309
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Cherokee, Cherokee, Iowa; Roll: T624_396; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0016; FHL microfilm: 1374409
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Simpson, Johnson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Simpson, Johnson, Illinois; Roll: 309; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0043; FHL microfilm: 1240309

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Cherokee, Cherokee, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Cherokee, Cherokee, Iowa; Roll: T624_396; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0016; FHL microfilm: 1374409

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Wisconsin; Registration County: Milwaukee; Roll: 1674874; Draft Board: 1

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: West Allis Ward 3, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: West Allis Ward 3, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2006; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 329; Image: 1078

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1923
    Event Place: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Greenfield, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Greenfield, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Roll: 2584; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0348; Image: 711.0; FHL microfilm: 2342318

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3963; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 98-112

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3963; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 98-112

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: St Louis, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for Missouri, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 598884; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Feb 1945
    Event Place: St. Louis City, St. Louis City, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Missouri, U.S., Death Certificates, 1910-1971
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 6 Feb 1945
    Event Place: Lemay, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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