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James Otis Epperson 1884–1960 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Apr 1884

Birth Location: Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa

Death Date: 23 June 1960

Death Location: Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States of America

Father: John Epperson

Mother: Bridget Whalen

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

The story of James Otis Epperson began in 1884 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa. In 1885, James Otis Epperson resided in Council Bluffs Ward 2, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA. In 1895, James Otis Epperson resided in Cumal Bluffs, Kane, Pottawattamie, Iowa. James Otis Epperson passed away in 1960 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of James Otis Epperson began in 1884 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa.
  • In 1885, James Otis Epperson resided in Council Bluffs Ward 2, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1895, James Otis Epperson resided in Cumal Bluffs, Kane, Pottawattamie, Iowa.
  • James Otis Epperson passed away in 1960 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Epperson
1839–1928
Birth Location: Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa
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Bridget Whalen
1856–1935
Birth Location: Pottawattamie, Iowa
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Epperson's Ancestors

Self
James Epperson
1884–1960
Birth Place: Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa
Parents
John Lindsey Epperson
1839–1928
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa
Bridget Whalen
1856–1935
Pottawattamie, Iowa
Grandparents
Delana (Lucena) Epperson
1822–1910
Perry County, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Epperson
1792–1847
Leah Barnes
1796–1884
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Barron
1776–1863
Phebe Jobe
1777–1858

James Epperson's Timeline

12 Records

1884
27 Apr 1884
Birth of James Otis Epperson in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa
1885
1885
Age 1
James Otis Epperson resided here in Council Bluffs Ward 2, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
Council Bluffs Ward 2, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
1895
1895
Age 11
James Otis Epperson resided here in Cumal Bluffs, Kane, Pottawattamie, Iowa
Cumal Bluffs, Kane, Pottawattamie, Iowa
1900
1900
Age 16
James Otis Epperson resided here in Kane, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
Kane, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
1905
1905
Age 21
James Otis Epperson resided here in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
1910
1910
Age 26
James Otis Epperson resided here in Council Bluffs Ward 6, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
Council Bluffs Ward 6, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
1915
1915
Age 31
James Otis Epperson resided here in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
1920
1920
Age 36
James Otis Epperson resided here in Council Bluffs Ward 6, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
Council Bluffs Ward 6, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
1935
1935
Age 51
James Otis Epperson resided here
None
1940
1940
Age 56
James Otis Epperson resided here in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
1942
1942
Age 58
James Otis Epperson resided here in Council Bluffs, Iowa
Council Bluffs, Iowa
1960
23 June 1960
Age 76
Death of James Otis Epperson in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States of America
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Apr 1884
    Event Place: Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Iowa; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 065
    [2] Iowa State Census Collection
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01199; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 78-35
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Council Bluffs Ward 6, Pottawattamie, Iowa; Roll: T625_510; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 160
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Iowa; Registration County: Pottawattamie; Roll: 1642992
    [6] Iowa State Census, 1895
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Kane, Pottawattamie, Iowa; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0149
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Council Bluffs Ward 6, Pottawattamie, Iowa; Roll: T624_421; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0145; FHL microfilm: 1374434
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1885
    Event Place: Council Bluffs Ward 2, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1895
    Event Place: Cumal Bluffs, Kane, Pottawattamie, Iowa
    Record Source: Iowa State Census, 1895

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Kane, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Kane, Pottawattamie, Iowa; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0149

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Council Bluffs Ward 6, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Council Bluffs Ward 6, Pottawattamie, Iowa; Roll: T624_421; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0145; FHL microfilm: 1374434

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1915
    Event Place: Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Council Bluffs Ward 6, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Council Bluffs Ward 6, Pottawattamie, Iowa; Roll: T625_510; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 160

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01199; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 78-35

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01199; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 78-35

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Council Bluffs, Iowa
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Iowa; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 065

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Iowa; Registration County: Pottawattamie; Roll: 1642992

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 June 1960
    Event Place: Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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