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James Knox Polk Epperson 1860–1920 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 September 1860

Birth Location: Scottsville, Pope, Arkansas, USA

Death Date: 24 March 1920

Death Location: Cuthand, Red River County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Clarke Epperson

Mother: Elizabeth Taylor

Spouse(s): Sarah Rea

Children(s): Retha Latimer, Ethel Epperson, William Epperson, Rebecca Epperson, Lula Selby, Nora McGinnis, Rebecka Epperson, Ethel Epperson

In 1860, James Knox Polk Epperson entered the world in Scottsville, Pope, Arkansas, USA, born to Clarke William Epperson And Elizabeth Burrow Taylor. In 1860, James Knox Polk Epperson resided in Liberty, Pope, Arkansas, USA. In 1870, James Knox Polk Epperson resided in Liberty, Pope, Arkansas, USA. James Knox Polk Epperson married Sarah K Rea, and had children including Ethel E Epperson, Ethel Epperson, Lula Epperson Selby, Nora Epperson Mcginnis, Rebecca Louina Epperson, Rebecka Epperson, Retha Serepta Latimer, William Coy Epperson. James Knox Polk Epperson passed away in 1920 in Cuthand, Red River County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1860, James Knox Polk Epperson entered the world in Scottsville, Pope, Arkansas, USA, born to Clarke William Epperson And Elizabeth Burrow Taylor.
  • In 1860, James Knox Polk Epperson resided in Liberty, Pope, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1870, James Knox Polk Epperson resided in Liberty, Pope, Arkansas, USA.
  • James Knox Polk Epperson married Sarah K Rea, and had children including Ethel E Epperson, Ethel Epperson, Lula Epperson Selby, Nora Epperson Mcginnis, Rebecca Louina Epperson, Rebecka Epperson, Retha Serepta Latimer, William Coy Epperson.
  • James Knox Polk Epperson passed away in 1920 in Cuthand, Red River County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Clarke Epperson
1817–1877
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
CE
Elizabeth Taylor
1820–1860
Birth Location: Dickson County, Tennessee, United States of America
ET

Spouses(s)

Sarah Rea
1866–1949
Birth Location: Harrison, Boone, Arkansas, United States
SR

Children(s)

Retha Latimer
1904–1959
Birth Location: Arkansas, United States of America
RL
Ethel Epperson
1893–
Birth Location: Alabama
EE
William Epperson
1908–1969
Birth Location: Harrison, Arkansas
WE
Rebecca Epperson
1885–1955
Birth Location: Arkansas
RE
Lula Selby
1883–
Birth Location: Arkansas
LS
Nora McGinnis
1888–1956
Birth Location: Harrison, Boone County, Arkansas, United States of America
NM
Rebecka Epperson
1886–
Birth Location: Arkansas
RE
Ethel Epperson
1893–
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
EE

James Epperson's Ancestors

Self
James Epperson
1860–1920
Birth Place: Scottsville, Pope, Arkansas, USA
Parents
Clarke William Epperson
1817–1877
Tennessee, United States
Elizabeth (Burrow) Taylor
1820–1860
Dickson County, Tennessee, United States of America
Grandparents
Thomas (Gaines) Epperson
1793–1861
Lunenburg County, Virginia, United States of America
Elizabeth (Ann) Glenn
1794–
William (Ichabod) Taylor
1795–1838
Laurens, South Carolina, United States
Mary Bridwell
1790–1850
Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
William, Taylor
1775–1804
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Epperson's Descendants

1.
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James (Knox Polk) Epperson (7 September 1860–24 March 1920) m. Sarah (K) Rea (14 June 1866–13 November 1949)
  1. 1. Retha (Serepta) Latimer 1904–1959 m. Houston (Franklin Latimer) Sr. 1904–1990
    1. 1. Mildred (L) Fisher 1926–2014 m. Johnny (Harvey Fisher) Sr 1917–1987 m. C (H) Howell 1922–1985 m. Paul (Grogan) White 1919–1998
      1. 1. Barbara (Ann) White 1947–2012
    2. 2. Ennis (Elwood) Latimer 1924–1965
    3. 3. Houston (Franklin Latimer) Jr 1937–2013
  2. 2. Ethel Epperson 1893–
  3. 3. William (Coy) Epperson 1908–1969
  4. 4. Rebecca (Louina) Epperson 1885–1955 m. North (Thomas) Armstrong 1878–1951
    1. 1. Myrtle (Reath) Armstrong 1904–1989
    2. 2. George (Troy) Armstrong 1908–
    3. 3. Marshall (T) Armstrong 1916–1927
    4. 4. Frederick (Lee) Armstrong 1901–1954
  5. 5. Lula (Epperson) Selby 1883–
  6. 6. Nora (Epperson) McGinnis 1888–1956
    1. 1. Helen (Ruth) McGinnis 1918–1995
  7. 7. Rebecka Epperson 1886–
  8. 8. Ethel (E) Epperson 1893–

James Epperson's Timeline

9 Records

1860
7 September 1860
Birth of James Knox Polk Epperson in Scottsville, Pope, Arkansas, USA
Scottsville, Pope, Arkansas, USA
1860
1860
James Knox Polk Epperson resided here in Liberty, Pope, Arkansas, USA
Liberty, Pope, Arkansas, USA
1870
1870
Age 10
James Knox Polk Epperson resided here in Liberty, Pope, Arkansas, USA
Liberty, Pope, Arkansas, USA
1880
1880
Age 20
James Knox Polk Epperson resided here in Carrollton, Boone, Arkansas, USA
Carrollton, Boone, Arkansas, USA
1895
abt 1895
Age 35
James Knox Polk Epperson resided here
None
1900
1900
Age 40
James Knox Polk Epperson resided here in Justice Precinct 4, Lamar, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 4, Lamar, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 50
James Knox Polk Epperson resided here in Washington, Boone, Arkansas, USA
Washington, Boone, Arkansas, USA
1920
1920
Age 60
James Knox Polk Epperson resided here in Justice Precinct 2, Red River, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 2, Red River, Texas, USA
1920
24 March 1920
Age 60
Death of James Knox Polk Epperson in Texas, USA
Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 September 1860
    Event Place: Scottsville, Pope, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] Arkansas, County Marriages Index
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Red River, Texas; Roll: T625_1841; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 147
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Carrollton, Boone, Arkansas; Roll: 39; Page: 492C; Enumeration District: 016
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Liberty, Pope, Arkansas; Roll: M593_61; Page: 409B; Family History Library Film: 545560
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Lamar, Texas; Roll: 1652; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0080; FHL microfilm: 1241652
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Liberty, Pope, Arkansas; Page: 798; Family History Library Film: 803048
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Washington, Boone, Arkansas; Roll: T624_43; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0050; FHL microfilm: 1374056
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Liberty, Pope, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Liberty, Pope, Arkansas; Page: 798; Family History Library Film: 803048

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Liberty, Pope, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Liberty, Pope, Arkansas; Roll: M593_61; Page: 409B; Family History Library Film: 545560

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Carrollton, Boone, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Carrollton, Boone, Arkansas; Roll: 39; Page: 492C; Enumeration District: 016

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1895
    Record Source: Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1917, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Birth Certificates; Year: Abt 1859

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 4, Lamar, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Lamar, Texas; Roll: 1652; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0080; FHL microfilm: 1241652

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Washington, Boone, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Washington, Boone, Arkansas; Roll: T624_43; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0050; FHL microfilm: 1374056

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 2, Red River, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Red River, Texas; Roll: T625_1841; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 147

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Harrison, Boone, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, County Marriages Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 March 1920
    Event Place: Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Cuthand, Red River County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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