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James Terrell Epperson 1827–1909 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Nov 1827

Birth Location: Washington County, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 12 Apr 1909

Death Location: Burr Oak, Jewell County, Kansas, USA

Father: James Epperson

Mother: Leah Barnes

Spouse(s): Melissa Fazel, Elizabeth Scott

Children(s): George Epperson, John Epperson, William Epperson

The story of James Terrell Epperson began in 1827 in Washington County, Tennessee, USA. In 1880, James Terrell Epperson resided in Burr Oak, Jewell, Kansas, USA. James Terrell Epperson married Elizabeth Jane Scott, Melissa Jane Fazel, and had children including George Henry Epperson, John C Epperson, William Thomas Epperson. James Terrell Epperson passed away in 1909 in Burr Oak, Jewell County, Kansas, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of James Terrell Epperson began in 1827 in Washington County, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1880, James Terrell Epperson resided in Burr Oak, Jewell, Kansas, USA.
  • James Terrell Epperson married Elizabeth Jane Scott, Melissa Jane Fazel, and had children including George Henry Epperson, John C Epperson, William Thomas Epperson.
  • James Terrell Epperson passed away in 1909 in Burr Oak, Jewell County, Kansas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Epperson
1792–1847
Birth Location: Albemarle County, Virginia, United States of America
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Leah Barnes
1796–1884
Birth Location: Jonesborough, Washington, Tennessee, USA
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Spouses(s)

Melissa Fazel
1835–1857
Birth Location: Quincy, Adams, Illinois, USA
MF
Elizabeth Scott
1822–1923
Birth Location: Indiana, USA
ES

Children(s)

George Epperson
1855–1939
Birth Location: Monroe County, Iowa, USA
GE
John Epperson
1857–1941
Birth Location: Monroe County, Iowa, USA
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William Epperson
1853–1946
Birth Location: Page County, Iowa, USA
WE

James Epperson's Ancestors

Self
James Epperson
1827–1909
Birth Place: Washington County, Tennessee, USA
Parents
James Asa Epperson
1792–1847
Albemarle County, Virginia, United States of America
Leah (Barron) Barnes
1796–1884
Jonesborough, Washington, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Thomas Barron
1776–1863
Montgomery County, Virginia, USA
Phebe Jobe
1777–1858
Augusta County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Barron
1752–1793
Sarah Murray
1760–1830
Jacob Jobe
1737–1808
Deborah MacKay
1748–1814
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Sr.
1722–1793
Anne Walker
1733–1793
Thomas Sr.
1722–1805
Henrietta Jones
1728–1760
Caleb Job
1704–1750
Barbary Palmer
1715–1784
Zachariah MacKay
1714–1797

James Epperson's Descendants

1.
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James (Terrell) Epperson (20 Nov 1827–12 Apr 1909) m. Melissa (Jane) Fazel (11 Nov 1835–26 Jun 1857) m. Elizabeth (Jane) Scott (12 Oct 1822–16 Oct 1923)
  1. 1. George (Henry) Epperson 1855–1939
  2. 2. John (C) Epperson 1857–1941
  3. 3. William (Thomas) Epperson 1853–1946 m. Lena (Frances) Wanamaker 1861–1921
    1. 1. Donald (Francis) Epperson 1895–1987 m. Viola Cole 1903–1943
      1. 1. Marvin Epperson 1926–2012
      2. 2. William (Riley) Epperson 1947–1947
    2. 2. Earl Epperson –1912

James Epperson's Timeline

6 Records

1827
20 Nov 1827
Birth of James Terrell Epperson in Washington County, Tennessee, USA
Washington County, Tennessee, USA
1852
4 Nov 1852
Age 25
James Terrell Epperson was married
None
1880
1880
Age 53
James Terrell Epperson resided here in Burr Oak, Jewell, Kansas, USA
Burr Oak, Jewell, Kansas, USA
1885
1 Mar 1885
Age 58
James Terrell Epperson resided here in Burr Oak, Jewell, Kansas, USA
Burr Oak, Jewell, Kansas, USA
1900
1900
Age 73
James Terrell Epperson resided here in White Mound, Jewell, Kansas, USA
White Mound, Jewell, Kansas, USA
1909
12 Apr 1909
Age 82
Death of James Terrell Epperson in Esbon, Jewell, Kansas, USA
Esbon, Jewell, Kansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Nov 1827
    Event Place: Washington County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1885 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: KS1885_62; Line: 16
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Burr Oak, Jewell, Kansas; Roll: 383; Page: 377A; Enumeration District: 124
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: White Mound, Jewell, Kansas; Roll: 484; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0057
    [4] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 2191.011; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 4 Nov 1852

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Burr Oak, Jewell, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Burr Oak, Jewell, Kansas; Roll: 383; Page: 377A; Enumeration District: 124

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Mar 1885
    Event Place: Burr Oak, Jewell, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1885 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: KS1885_62; Line: 16

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: White Mound, Jewell, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: White Mound, Jewell, Kansas; Roll: 484; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0057

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 15 Apr 1909
    Event Place: Esbon, Kansas
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Esbon Times - 15 Apr 1909 - Page 8, James T Epperson Obituary 15 Apr 1909

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Apr 1909
    Event Place: Esbon, Jewell, Kansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Burr Oak, Jewell County, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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