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James Rule Epperson 1892–1955 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Nov 1892

Birth Location: Burr Oak, Jewell, Kansas

Death Date: 11 Jun 1955

Death Location: La Monte, Missouri, United States

Father: Edmund Epperson

Mother: Rose Patterson

Spouse(s): Bertha Renegar

Children(s): Joe Epperson, James Jr, Mary Epperson, Lillie Epperson

In 1892, James Rule Epperson entered the world in Burr Oak, Jewell, Kansas, born to Edmund Sumner Epperson And Rose Cynthia Patterson. In 1900, James Rule Epperson resided in Burr Oak, Jewell, Kansas, USA. In 1910, James Rule Epperson resided in Elk, Beckham, Oklahoma, USA. James Rule Epperson married Bertha Lee Renegar, and had children including Horace Alan Epperson, James Rule Epperson Jr, Joe Edmond Epperson, Lillie Ilene Epperson, Mary Lou Epperson. James Rule Epperson passed away in 1955 in La Monte, Missouri, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1892, James Rule Epperson entered the world in Burr Oak, Jewell, Kansas, born to Edmund Sumner Epperson And Rose Cynthia Patterson.
  • In 1900, James Rule Epperson resided in Burr Oak, Jewell, Kansas, USA.
  • In 1910, James Rule Epperson resided in Elk, Beckham, Oklahoma, USA.
  • James Rule Epperson married Bertha Lee Renegar, and had children including Horace Alan Epperson, James Rule Epperson Jr, Joe Edmond Epperson, Lillie Ilene Epperson, Mary Lou Epperson.
  • James Rule Epperson passed away in 1955 in La Monte, Missouri, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Epperson's Ancestors

Self
James Epperson
1892–1955
Birth Place: Burr Oak, Jewell, Kansas
Parents
Edmund Sumner Epperson
1862–1951
Iowa
Rose (Cynthia) Patterson
1871–1955
Missouri
Grandparents
Milton (Asa) Epperson
1834–1921
Fountain County, Indiana
Susan (Jane) Catron
1846–1917
Illinois
Great-Grandparents
James Epperson
1792–1847
Leah Barnes
1796–1884
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Barron
1776–1863
Phebe Jobe
1777–1858

James Epperson's Descendants

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James (Rule) Epperson (17 Nov 1892–11 Jun 1955) m. Bertha (Lee) Renegar (9 Jun 1900–23 Dec 1983)
  1. 1. Joe (Edmond) Epperson 1924–1996
  2. 2. James (Rule Epperson) Jr 1923–1996 m. Rosella (Marie "Rosie") Johnson 1926–2014
  3. 3. Mary (Lou) Epperson 1929–2013
  4. 4. Lillie (Ilene) Epperson 1921–2010 m. Walker (Lawrence) Butler 1915–2004

James Epperson's Timeline

10 Records

1892
17 Nov 1892
Birth of James Rule Epperson in Burr Oak, Jewell, Kansas
Burr Oak, Jewell, Kansas
1900
1900
Age 8
James Rule Epperson resided here in Burr Oak, Jewell, Kansas, USA
Burr Oak, Jewell, Kansas, USA
1910
1910
Age 18
James Rule Epperson resided here in Elk, Beckham, Oklahoma, USA
Elk, Beckham, Oklahoma, USA
1920
1920
Age 28
James Rule Epperson resided here in Elk, Beckham, Oklahoma, USA
Elk, Beckham, Oklahoma, USA
1930
1930
Age 38
James Rule Epperson resided here in La Monte, Pettis, Missouri, USA
La Monte, Pettis, Missouri, USA
1935
1935
Age 43
James Rule Epperson resided here in Rural, Pettis, Missouri
Rural, Pettis, Missouri
1940
1940
Age 48
James Rule Epperson resided here in Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA
Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA
1941
1941
Age 49
James Rule Epperson resided here in Kansascity, Missouri, USA
Kansascity, Missouri, USA
1942
1942
Age 50
James Rule Epperson resided here in Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Kansas City, Missouri, USA
1955
11 Jun 1955
Age 63
Death of James Rule Epperson in Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri
Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Nov 1892
    Event Place: Burr Oak, Jewell, Kansas
    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 Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 860
    [2] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02174; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 116-206
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Elk, Beckham, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1451; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 7
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: La Monte, Pettis, Missouri; Roll: 1217; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 2340952
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Oklahoma; Registration County: Beckham; Roll: 1851606
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Burr Oak, Jewell, Kansas; Roll: 483; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0046; FHL microfilm: 1240483
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Elk, Beckham, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1243; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 1375256
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Burr Oak, Jewell, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Burr Oak, Jewell, Kansas; Roll: 483; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0046; FHL microfilm: 1240483

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Elk, Beckham, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Elk, Beckham, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1243; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 1375256

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Elk, Beckham, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Elk, Beckham, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1451; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 7

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: La Monte, Pettis, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: La Monte, Pettis, Missouri; Roll: 1217; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 2340952

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Pettis, Missouri
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02174; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 116-206

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02174; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 116-206

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1941
    Event Place: Kansascity, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Kansas City, Missouri, USA
    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 Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 860

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Beckham, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Oklahoma; Registration County: Beckham; Roll: 1851606

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Jun 1955
    Event Place: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] Missouri, U.S., Death Certificates, 1910-1971
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: La Monte, Missouri, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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