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James Lee Epps 1872 – 1920 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1872

Birth Location: Georgia

Death Date: 1920

Death Location: GA

Father: Columbus Epps

Mother: Elizabeth Patrick

Spouse(s): Annie Johnson

Children(s): Erwin Eppa, Jessie Epps, Ava Epps, Glenn Eppa, William Epps, James Epps, Henry Epps

The story of James Lee Epps began in 1872 in Georgia. In 1880, James Lee Epps resided in Hays, Newton, Georgia, USA. In 1900, James Lee Epps resided in Gaithers, Newton, Georgia, USA. James Lee Epps married Annie Maude Johnson, and had children including Erwin Eppa, Jessie Glenn Epps, Ava (Eva) C Epps, Glenn Eppa, William "Willie" Mercer Epps, James Ernest Epps, Henry H Epps. James Lee Epps passed away in 1920 in GA.

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Biography

  • The story of James Lee Epps began in 1872 in Georgia.
  • In 1880, James Lee Epps resided in Hays, Newton, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1900, James Lee Epps resided in Gaithers, Newton, Georgia, USA.
  • James Lee Epps married Annie Maude Johnson, and had children including Erwin Eppa, Jessie Glenn Epps, Ava (Eva) C Epps, Glenn Eppa, William "Willie" Mercer Epps, James Ernest Epps, Henry H Epps.
  • James Lee Epps passed away in 1920 in GA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Epps's Ancestors

Self
James Epps
1872 – 1920
Birth Place: Georgia
Parents
Columbus Caple Epps
1839 – 1913
Georgia
Elizabeth (E.) Patrick
1847 – 1907
Georgia
Grandparents
James Epps
1784 – 1869
Virginia, United States
Jane (Larkin) EVANS
1797 – 1867
Georgia
Great-Grandparents
James Eppes
1749 – 1790
Martha Sledge
1759 – 1798
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Edward Eppes
1717 – 1780
Mary Anderson
1718 – 1765

James Epps's Descendants

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James (Lee) Epps (abt 1872 – 1920) m. Annie (Maude) Johnson (May 1873 – 18 Jun 1949)
  1. 1. Erwin Eppa (abt 1898 – )
  2. 2. Jessie (Glenn) Epps (Jan 1898 – 06 Aug 1961) m. Frances (Nelle) Jones (1 Aug 1912 – 21 Jan 1973)
  3. 3. Ava ((Eva) C) Epps (abt 1900 – 20 Jun 1975) m. Jesse (G) Ammons (10 Feb 1896 – 28 Feb 1979)
    1. 1. Mildred Ammons (abt 1935 – )
  4. 4. Glenn Eppa (abt 1902 – )
  5. 5. William ("Willie" Mercer) Epps (abt 1904 – )
  6. 6. James (Ernest) Epps (abt 1907 – )
  7. 7. Henry (H) Epps (abt 1909 – 24 Sep 1970)

James Epps's Timeline

6 Records

1872
abt 1872
Birth of James Lee Epps in Georgia
Georgia
1880
1880
Age 8
James Lee Epps resided here in Hays, Newton, Georgia, USA
Hays, Newton, Georgia, USA
1900
1900
Age 28
James Lee Epps resided here in Gaithers, Newton, Georgia, USA
Gaithers, Newton, Georgia, USA
1910
1910
Age 38
James Lee Epps resided here in Hays, Newton, Georgia, USA
Hays, Newton, Georgia, USA
1920
1920
Age 48
James Lee Epps resided here in Militia District 608, Taliaferro, Georgia, USA
Militia District 608, Taliaferro, Georgia, USA
1920
1920
Age 48
Death of James Lee Epps in GA
GA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1872
    Event Place: Georgia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Militia District 608, Taliaferro, Georgia; Roll: T625_277; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 123
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Hays, Newton, Georgia; Roll: 160; Family History Film: 1254160; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 097
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Gaithers, Newton, Georgia; Roll: 214; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0088; FHL microfilm: 1240214
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hays, Newton, Georgia; Roll: T624_204; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0142; FHL microfilm: 1374217
    [5] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Hays, Newton, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Hays, Newton, Georgia; Roll: 160; Family History Film: 1254160; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 097

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Gaithers, Newton, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Gaithers, Newton, Georgia; Roll: 214; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0088; FHL microfilm: 1240214

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Hays, Newton, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hays, Newton, Georgia; Roll: T624_204; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0142; FHL microfilm: 1374217

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Militia District 608, Taliaferro, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Militia District 608, Taliaferro, Georgia; Roll: T625_277; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 123

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: GA
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Newton County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

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