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James Corder Erwin 1823–1892 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Feb 1823

Birth Location: Franklin, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 9 Nov 1892

Death Location: Pittsburg, Williamson County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: Charles Erwin

Mother: Sarah Corder

Spouse(s): Louise Mosley, Keturah Whitehead

Children(s): Coura Erwin, Louisa Erwin, Minnie Erwin, Laura Erwin, Elmer Erwin, Johnnie Erwin, George Erwin, Lulia Erwin, Jefferson Erwin, James Erwin, Sarah Erwin, Thos Erwin, Mary Erwin

The story of James Corder Erwin began in 1823 in Franklin, Illinois, USA. In 1850, James Corder Erwin resided in Williamson, Illinois, USA. James Corder Erwin married Keturah Whitehead, Louise L Mosley, and had children including Coura Erwin, Elmer Elsworth Erwin, George B Erwin, James Erwin, Jefferson Erwin, Johnnie W Erwin, Laura Erwin, Lavina Erwin, Louisa F Erwin, Lulia A Erwin, Mary Erwin, Minnie Erwin, Sarah Erwin, Thos Erwin. James Corder Erwin passed away in 1892 in Pittsburg, Williamson County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of James Corder Erwin began in 1823 in Franklin, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1850, James Corder Erwin resided in Williamson, Illinois, USA.
  • James Corder Erwin married Keturah Whitehead, Louise L Mosley, and had children including Coura Erwin, Elmer Elsworth Erwin, George B Erwin, James Erwin, Jefferson Erwin, Johnnie W Erwin, Laura Erwin, Lavina Erwin, Louisa F Erwin, Lulia A Erwin, Mary Erwin, Minnie Erwin, Sarah Erwin, Thos Erwin.
  • James Corder Erwin passed away in 1892 in Pittsburg, Williamson County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Erwin's Ancestors

Self
James Erwin
1823–1892
Birth Place: Franklin, Illinois, USA
Parents
Charles Erwin
1797–1870
Tennessee
Sarah Corder
1800–1862
Nashville, Davidson, TN USA
Grandparents
Lewis Corder
1760–1835
NC
Mary Garner
1785–
North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Corder
1735–1815
Gracy Barker
1740–1840
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Corder
1703–1760
Patience Dulin
1712–1805

James Erwin's Descendants

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James (Corder) Erwin (23 Feb 1823–9 Nov 1892) m. Louise (L) Mosley (22 October 1835–Sep 1919) m. Keturah Whitehead (abt 1826–)
  1. 1. Coura Erwin 1877–1937
  2. 2. Louisa (F.) Erwin 1867–1896
  3. 3. Minnie Erwin 1875–1896
  4. 4. Laura Erwin 1873–1892
  5. 5. Elmer (Elsworth) Erwin 1870–1921
  6. 6. Johnnie (W) Erwin 1869–1890
  7. 7. George (B) Erwin 1863–1912
  8. 8. Lulia (A) Erwin 1847–
  9. 9. Jefferson Erwin 1868–
  10. 10. James Erwin 1864–
  11. 11. Sarah Erwin 1862–
  12. 12. Thos Erwin 1866–
  13. 13. Mary Erwin 1860–

James Erwin's Timeline

9 Records

1823
23 Feb 1823
Birth of James Corder Erwin in Franklin, Illinois, USA
Franklin, Illinois, USA
1846
20 Aug 1846
Age 23
James Corder Erwin was married in Williamson, Illinois
Williamson, Illinois
1850
19 Aug 1850
Age 27
James Corder Erwin resided here in Williamson, Illinois, USA
Williamson, Illinois, USA
1860
1860
Age 37
James Corder Erwin resided here in Township 9 Range 4 E, Crab Orchard, Williamson, Illinois, USA
Township 9 Range 4 E, Crab Orchard, Williamson, Illinois, USA
1870
1870
Age 47
James Corder Erwin resided here in Township 9 Range 4, Crab Orchard, Williamson, Illinois, USA
Township 9 Range 4, Crab Orchard, Williamson, Illinois, USA
1880
1880
Age 57
James Corder Erwin resided here in Crab Orchard, Williamson, Illinois, USA
Crab Orchard, Williamson, Illinois, USA
1892
Abt 1892
Age 69
James Corder Erwin resided here in Crah Orchard, Williamson, Illinois
Crah Orchard, Williamson, Illinois
1892
9 Nov 1892
Age 69
Death of James Corder Erwin in Illinois, USA
Illinois, USA
1892
4 Mar 1892
Age 69
James Corder Erwin - Probate in Williamson, Illinois, USA
Williamson, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Feb 1823
    Event Place: Franklin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Crab Orchard, Williamson, Illinois; Roll: 259; Page: 446d; Enumeration District: 162
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 9 Range 4, Williamson, Illinois; Roll: M593_293; Page: 200A
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Township 9 Range 4 E, Williamson, Illinois; Roll: M653_239; Page: 896; Family His
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Williamson, Illinois; Roll: 133; Page: 225a
    [5] Will Record, 1853-1919; Author: Illinois. County Court (Williamson County)
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 20 Aug 1846
    Event Place: Williamson, Illinois
    Record Source: Illinois, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1790-1860

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 19 Aug 1850
    Event Place: Williamson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Year: 1850; Census Place: Williamson, Illinois; Archive Collection Number: T1133; Roll: 4; Page: 697; Line: 40; Schedule Type: Agriculture
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Williamson, Illinois; Roll: 133; Page: 225a

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Township 9 Range 4 E, Crab Orchard, Williamson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Township 9 Range 4 E, Williamson, Illinois; Roll: M653_239; Page: 896; Family His

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 9 Range 4, Crab Orchard, Williamson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 9 Range 4, Williamson, Illinois; Roll: M593_293; Page: 200A

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Crab Orchard, Williamson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Crab Orchard, Williamson, Illinois; Roll: 259; Page: 446d; Enumeration District: 162

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1892
    Event Place: Crah Orchard, Williamson, Illinois
    Record Source: Will Record, 1853-1919; Author: Illinois. County Court (Williamson County)

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Nov 1892
    Event Place: Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Will Record, 1853-1919; Author: Illinois. County Court (Williamson County)
    [2] Illinois, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Will Record, 1853-1919; Author: Illinois. County Court (Williamson County)
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pittsburg, Williamson County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 4 Mar 1892
    Event Place: Williamson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Will Record, 1853-1919; Author: Illinois. County Court (Williamson County)

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Williamson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Illinois, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Will Record, 1853-1919; Author: Illinois. County Court (Williamson County)

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