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James Arnold Francis 1925 – 1945 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Aug 1925

Birth Location: Richland, Benton, Indiana, USA

Death Date: 23 July 1945

Death Location: Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: John Francis

Mother: Caroline Frances

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The story of James Arnold Francis began in 1925 in Richland, Benton, Indiana, USA. In 1930, James Arnold Francis resided in Center, Center, Benton, Indiana, USA. In 1935, James Arnold Francis resided in Center, Benton, Indiana. James Arnold Francis passed away in 1945 in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of James Arnold Francis began in 1925 in Richland, Benton, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1930, James Arnold Francis resided in Center, Center, Benton, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1935, James Arnold Francis resided in Center, Benton, Indiana.
  • James Arnold Francis passed away in 1945 in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Francis's Ancestors

Self
James Francis
1925 – 1945
Birth Place: Richland, Benton, Indiana, USA
Parents
John Thomas Francis
1894 – 1944
Caroline Frances
1896 – 1959
Franklin, Indiana
Grandparents
James (T.) Francis
1865 – 1906
Elizabeth (Isabelle) CONARTON
1873 – 1953
Sheldon, Iroquis County, Illinois, USA
Great-Grandparents
Thomas CONARTON
1833 – 1907
Isabell O'Hara
1834 – 1915
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas CONARTON
1800 –
Bridgett DERRIVOIR
1800 –
Daniel O'Hara
1771 – 1870
Ellan Walls

James Francis's Timeline

6 Records

1925
27 Aug 1925
Birth of James Arnold Francis in Richland, Benton, Indiana, USA
Richland, Benton, Indiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 5
James Arnold Francis resided here in Center, Center, Benton, Indiana, USA
Center, Center, Benton, Indiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 10
James Arnold Francis resided here in Center, Benton, Indiana
Center, Benton, Indiana
1940
1940
Age 15
James Arnold Francis resided here in Center Twp, Center, Benton, Indiana, USA
Center Twp, Center, Benton, Indiana, USA
1943
1943
Age 18
James Arnold Francis resided here in Fowler, Benton, Indiana, USA
Fowler, Benton, Indiana, USA
1945
23 July 1945
Age 20
Death of James Arnold Francis in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America
Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Aug 1925
    Event Place: Richland, Benton, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Indiana, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 255
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Center, Benton, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01027; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 4-4
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Center, Benton, Indiana; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2340312
    [4] U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946, National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, USA; Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946; NAID: 1263923; Record Group Title: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, 1789-ca. 2007; Record Group: 64; Box Numbe
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, Indiana; Births; Year: 1925; Roll: 018
    [7] U.S. WWII Hospital Admission Card Files, 1942-1954, National Archives and Records Administration; Hospital Admission Card Files, ca. 1970 - ca. 1970; NAI: 570973; Record Group Number: Records of the Office of the Surgeon General (Army), 1775-1994; Record Group Title: 112
    [8] Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Journal and Courier; Publication Date: 23 Jul 1945; Publication Place: Lafayette, Indiana, USA; ,0.62462413,0.9788031,0.9094411&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Center, Center, Benton, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Center, Benton, Indiana; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2340312

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Center, Benton, Indiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Center, Benton, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01027; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 4-4

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Center Twp, Center, Benton, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Center, Benton, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01027; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 4-4

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1943
    Event Place: Fowler, Benton, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Indiana, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 255

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Benton, Indiana
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946, National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, USA; Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946; NAID: 1263923; Record Group Title: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, 1789-ca. 2007; Record Group: 64; Box Numbe

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Fowler
    Record Source: Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Journal and Courier; Publication Date: 23 Jul 1945; Publication Place: Lafayette, Indiana, USA; ,0.62462413,0.9788031,0.9094411&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 July 1945
    Event Place: Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at Washington DC; Washington DC, USA; Applications for Headstones For U.S. Military Veterans, 1925-1941; NAID: 596118; Record Group Number: 92; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Journal and Courier; Publication Date: 23 Jul 1945; Publication Place: Lafayette, Indiana, USA; ,0.62462413,0.9788031,0.9094411&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Fowler, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at Washington DC; Washington DC, USA; Applications for Headstones For U.S. Military Veterans, 1925-1941; NAID: 596118; Record Group Number: 92; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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