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James Turner Goldsmith 1872–1956 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Sep 1872

Birth Location: Jarvisville, Harrison, West Virginia

Death Date: 17 Jan 1956

Death Location: Los Angeles County, California, USA

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Mother:

Spouse(s): Sallie Sommerville

Children(s): DL Goldsmith, Earl Goldsmith, Frank Goldsmith, Roy Goldsmith, Hobert Goldsmith, Jesse Goldsmith, Hodge Goldsmith

In 1872, James Turner Goldsmith entered the world in Jarvisville, Harrison, West Virginia, born to William Goldsmith And Jane Hinkle. In 1902, James Turner Goldsmith resided in Jarvisville, Harrison, West Virginia. In 1909, James Turner Goldsmith resided in Jarvisville, Harrison, West Virginia, USA. James Turner Goldsmith married Sallie Blanche Sommerville, and had children including Dl George Goldsmith, Earl K Goldsmith, Frank Howard Goldsmith, Hobert Ray Goldsmith, Hodge W Goldsmith, Jesse A Goldsmith, Roy W Goldsmith. James Turner Goldsmith passed away in 1956 in Los Angeles County, California, USA.

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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • In 1872, James Turner Goldsmith entered the world in Jarvisville, Harrison, West Virginia, born to William Goldsmith And Jane Hinkle.
  • In 1902, James Turner Goldsmith resided in Jarvisville, Harrison, West Virginia.
  • In 1909, James Turner Goldsmith resided in Jarvisville, Harrison, West Virginia, USA.
  • James Turner Goldsmith married Sallie Blanche Sommerville, and had children including Dl George Goldsmith, Earl K Goldsmith, Frank Howard Goldsmith, Hobert Ray Goldsmith, Hodge W Goldsmith, Jesse A Goldsmith, Roy W Goldsmith.
  • James Turner Goldsmith passed away in 1956 in Los Angeles County, California, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Sallie Sommerville
1876–1960
Birth Location: Big Buffalo, West Virginia
SS

Children(s)

DL Goldsmith
1912–1963
Birth Location: Jarvisville, Harrison, West Virginia
DG
Earl Goldsmith
1909–1996
Birth Location: Jarvisville, Harrison, West Virginia, USA
EG
Frank Goldsmith
1913–1947
Birth Location: Dewey, Harrison, West Virginia
FG
Roy Goldsmith
1902–1985
Birth Location: Jarvisville, Harrison, West Virginia
RG
Hobert Goldsmith
1908–1982
Birth Location: Jarvisville, Harrison, West Virginia, USA
HG
Jesse Goldsmith
1905–1983
Birth Location: Jarvisville, Harrison, West Virginia, USA
JG
Hodge Goldsmith
1905–1978
Birth Location: Union, Harrison, West Virginia, USA
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James Goldsmith's Ancestors

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James Goldsmith
1872–1956
Birth Place: Jarvisville, Harrison, West Virginia
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James Goldsmith's Descendants

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James (Turner) Goldsmith (20 Sep 1872–17 Jan 1956) m. Sallie (Blanche) Sommerville (25 May 1876–31 Jul 1960)
  1. 1. DL (George) Goldsmith 1912–1963 m. Elizabeth (Mae "Betty") Stutler 1917–1947 m. Dorothy (A Allen) Davison 1925– m. Genevieve (Mary) Moore 1914–1956
  2. 2. Earl (K) Goldsmith 1909–1996 m. Edna (May) Forsyth 1908–1993
    1. 1. Roger (Ray) Goldsmith 1948–2009
  3. 3. Frank (Howard) Goldsmith 1913–1947
  4. 4. Roy (W) Goldsmith 1902–1985 m. Lydia 1901–
  5. 5. Hobert (Ray) Goldsmith 1908–1982 m. Blanche 1910–
  6. 6. Jesse (A) Goldsmith 1905–1983
  7. 7. Hodge (W) Goldsmith 1905–1978

James Goldsmith's Timeline

11 Records

1872
20 Sep 1872
Birth of James Turner Goldsmith in Jarvisville, Harrison, West Virginia
Jarvisville, Harrison, West Virginia
1902
17 Sep 1902
Age 30
James Turner Goldsmith resided here in Jarvisville, Harrison, West Virginia
Jarvisville, Harrison, West Virginia
1909
17 Oct 1909
Age 37
James Turner Goldsmith resided here in Jarvisville, Harrison, West Virginia, USA
Jarvisville, Harrison, West Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 38
James Turner Goldsmith resided here in Tenmile, Harrison, West Virginia, USA
Tenmile, Harrison, West Virginia, USA
1912
4 Feb 1912
Age 40
James Turner Goldsmith resided here in Jarvisville, Harrison, West Virginia
Jarvisville, Harrison, West Virginia
1913
17 Nov 1913
Age 41
James Turner Goldsmith resided here in Dewey, Harrison, West Virginia
Dewey, Harrison, West Virginia
1918
12 Sep 1918
Age 46
James Turner Goldsmith resided here in Harrison County, West Virginia, USA
Harrison County, West Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 48
James Turner Goldsmith resided here in Tenmile, Harrison, West Virginia, USA
Tenmile, Harrison, West Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 63
James Turner Goldsmith resided here in Union, Harrison, West Virginia
Union, Harrison, West Virginia
1940
1940
Age 68
James Turner Goldsmith resided here in Union, Harrison, West Virginia, USA
Union, Harrison, West Virginia, USA
1956
17 Jan 1956
Age 84
Death of James Turner Goldsmith in Los Angeles County, California, USA
Los Angeles County, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Sep 1872
    Event Place: Jarvisville, Harrison, West Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Union, Harrison, West Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04409; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 17-68
    [2] West Virginia, Births Index
    [3] West Virginia, Marriages Index
    [4] California, Death Index, Date: 1956-01-17
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Tenmile, Harrison, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1956; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 83
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: West Virginia; Registration County: Harrison; Roll: 1992486; Draft Board: 2
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Tenmile, Harrison, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1683; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0039; FHL microfilm: 1375696

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 17 Sep 1902
    Event Place: Jarvisville, Harrison, West Virginia
    Record Source: West Virginia, Births Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 17 Oct 1909
    Event Place: Jarvisville, Harrison, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: West Virginia, Births Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Tenmile, Harrison, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Tenmile, Harrison, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1683; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0039; FHL microfilm: 1375696

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 4 Feb 1912
    Event Place: Jarvisville, Harrison, West Virginia
    Record Source: West Virginia, Births Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 17 Nov 1913
    Event Place: Dewey, Harrison, West Virginia
    Record Source: West Virginia, Births Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 12 Sep 1918
    Event Place: Harrison County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: West Virginia; Registration County: Harrison; Roll: 1992486; Draft Board: 2

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Tenmile, Harrison, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Tenmile, Harrison, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1956; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 83

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Union, Harrison, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Union, Harrison, West Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04409; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 17-68

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Union, Harrison, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Union, Harrison, West Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04409; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 17-68

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Jan 1956
    Event Place: Los Angeles County, California, USA
    Record Source: California, Death Index, Date: 1956-01-17
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