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James Paul Greeley 1892–1971 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 September 1892

Birth Location: Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America

Death Date: 21 Dec 1971

Death Location: Springfield, Illinois, USA

Father: Patrick Greeley

Mother: Anna Greeley

Spouse(s): Marguerite Flynn

Children(s): Richard Greeley, James Jr, Gerard Greeley

The story of James Paul Greeley began in 1892 in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America. James Paul Greeley married Marguerite C Flynn, and had children including Gerard Pat Patrick Greeley, James P Greeley Jr, Richard Edward Greeley. James Paul Greeley passed away in 1971 in Springfield, Illinois, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of James Paul Greeley began in 1892 in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America.
  • James Paul Greeley married Marguerite C Flynn, and had children including Gerard Pat Patrick Greeley, James P Greeley Jr, Richard Edward Greeley.
  • James Paul Greeley passed away in 1971 in Springfield, Illinois, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Patrick Greeley
1855–1931
Birth Location: Kiltulla Catholic Parish, Roscommon, Ireland
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Anna Greeley
1862–1939
Birth Location: Sligo, Ireland
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Spouses(s)

Marguerite Flynn
1893–1964
Birth Location: Illinois, USA
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Children(s)

Richard Greeley
1933–1994
Birth Location: Springfield, Illinois
RG
James Jr
1932–1987
Birth Location: Springfield, Illinois
JJ
Gerard Greeley
1935–2006
Birth Location: Springfield, Illinois
GG

James Greeley's Ancestors

Self
James Greeley
1892–1971
Birth Place: Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America
Parents
Patrick Joseph Greeley
1855–1931
Kiltulla Catholic Parish, Roscommon, Ireland
Anna (Marie) Greeley
1862–1939
Sligo, Ireland
Grandparents
John Greeley
1833–1908
Stonepark, Kiltullagh, Roscommon, Ireland
Maria Raftery
1831–1904
Stonepark, Kiltulla Catholic Parish, Roscommon, Ireland
Frances ("Fanny") Flanagan
1871–
Ireland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Greeley's Descendants

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James (Paul) Greeley (15 September 1892–21 Dec 1971) m. Marguerite (C) Flynn (Sep 1893–17 January 1964)
  1. 1. Richard (Edward) Greeley 1933–1994 m. Carol (Elizabeth) Killion 1940–2013
  2. 2. James (P Greeley) Jr 1932–1987
  3. 3. Gerard (”Pat” Patrick) Greeley 1935–2006 m. Theresa Greeley 1936–2023

James Greeley's Timeline

25 Records

1892
15 Sep 1892
Birth of James Paul Greeley in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America
Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America
1892
15 September 1892
Birth of James Paul Greeley in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America
Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America
1892
25 Sep 1892
James Paul Greeley was baptized in Springfield, Illinois, USA
Springfield, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 8
James Paul Greeley resided here in Springfield Ward 1, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
Springfield Ward 1, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 18
James Paul Greeley resided here in Springfield Ward 1, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
Springfield Ward 1, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
1913
1913
Age 21
James Paul Greeley resided here in Springfield, Illinois, USA
Springfield, Illinois, USA
1914
1914
Age 22
James Paul Greeley resided here in Springfield, Illinois, USA
Springfield, Illinois, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 25
James Paul Greeley resided here in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 28
James Paul Greeley resided here in Springfield Precinct 6, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
Springfield Precinct 6, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
1924
1924
Age 32
James Paul Greeley resided here in Springfield, Illinois, USA
Springfield, Illinois, USA
1927
1927
Age 35
James Paul Greeley resided here in Springfield, Illinois, USA
Springfield, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 38
James Paul Greeley resided here in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
1932
1932
Age 40
James Paul Greeley resided here in Springfield, Illinois, USA
Springfield, Illinois, USA
1933
1933
Age 41
James Paul Greeley resided here in Springfield, Illinois, USA
Springfield, Illinois, USA
1934
1934
Age 42
James Paul Greeley resided here in Springfield, Illinois, USA
Springfield, Illinois, USA
1935
1935
Age 43
James Paul Greeley resided here in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois
Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois
1940
1940
Age 48
James Paul Greeley resided here in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
1950
1950
Age 58
James Paul Greeley resided here in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 59
James Paul Greeley resided here in Railroad Board (Issued Through)
Railroad Board (Issued Through)
1953
1953
Age 61
James Paul Greeley resided here in Springfield, Illinois, USA
Springfield, Illinois, USA
1955
1955
Age 63
James Paul Greeley resided here in Springfield, Illinois, USA
Springfield, Illinois, USA
1956
1956
Age 64
James Paul Greeley resided here in Springfield, Illinois, USA
Springfield, Illinois, USA
1971
19 Dec 1971
Age 79
Death of James Paul Greeley in Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, United States of America
Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, United States of America
1971
19 December 1971
Age 79
Death of James Paul Greeley in Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, United States of America
Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, United States of America
1971
21 Dec 1971
Age 79
Burial of James Paul Greeley in Springfield, Illinois, USA
Springfield, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Sep 1892
    Event Place: Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration), For the State of Illinois; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M2097
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [7] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Springfield Ward 1, Sangamon, Illinois; Roll: T624_325; Page: 2a; Enumeration District: 0121; FHL microfilm: 1374338
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [12] Illinois, U.S., Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield Sacramental Records, Catholic Diocese of Springfield; Springfield, Ill; Illinois, Church Records, 1853-1975
    [13] Illinois, U.S., Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield Sacramental Records
    [14] U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index
    [15] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 September 1892
    Event Place: Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 25 Sep 1892
    Event Place: Springfield, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Illinois, U.S., Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield Sacramental Records

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Springfield Ward 1, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Springfield Ward 1, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Springfield Ward 1, Sangamon, Illinois; Roll: T624_325; Page: 2a; Enumeration District: 0121; FHL microfilm: 1374338

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1913
    Event Place: Springfield, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1914
    Event Place: Springfield, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Springfield Precinct 6, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1924
    Event Place: Springfield, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1927
    Event Place: Springfield, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1932
    Event Place: Springfield, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1933
    Event Place: Springfield, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1934
    Event Place: Springfield, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Railroad Board (Issued Through)
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1953
    Event Place: Springfield, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1955
    Event Place: Springfield, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1956
    Event Place: Springfield, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 23
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Dec 1971
    Event Place: Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [5] Illinois, U.S., Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield Sacramental Records, Catholic Diocese of Springfield; Springfield, Ill; Illinois, Church Records, 1853-1975
    [6] U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index

    Genealogy Event 24
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 December 1971
    Event Place: Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 25
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 21 Dec 1971
    Event Place: Springfield, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Illinois, U.S., Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield Sacramental Records, Catholic Diocese of Springfield; Springfield, Ill; Illinois, Church Records, 1853-1975
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