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James William Greene 1912–1999 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 September 1912

Birth Location: Colorado Mit, Texas

Death Date: 15 February 1999

Death Location: Colorado City, Mitchell County, Texas, United States of America

Father: James Greene

Mother: Nell Ruddick

Spouse(s): Cleo Sheppard

Children(s):

In 1912, James William Greene entered the world in Colorado Mit, Texas, born to James Harper Greene And Nell Sarah Ruddick. In 1920, James William Greene resided in Colorado, Mitchell, Texas, USA. In 1930, James William Greene resided in Colorado City, Mitchell, Texas, USA. James William Greene married Cleo Bearlie Sheppard, and had children including Jo Anne Greene. James William Greene passed away in 1999 in Colorado City, Mitchell County, Texas, United States of America.

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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • In 1912, James William Greene entered the world in Colorado Mit, Texas, born to James Harper Greene And Nell Sarah Ruddick.
  • In 1920, James William Greene resided in Colorado, Mitchell, Texas, USA.
  • In 1930, James William Greene resided in Colorado City, Mitchell, Texas, USA.
  • James William Greene married Cleo Bearlie Sheppard, and had children including Jo Anne Greene.
  • James William Greene passed away in 1999 in Colorado City, Mitchell County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Greene
1884–1963
Birth Location: Post Oak, Catoosa County, Georgia, United States of America
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Nell Ruddick
1886–1978
Birth Location: Colorado City, Texas
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Spouses(s)

Cleo Sheppard
1916–1992
Birth Location: Rural, Bosque, Texas, USA
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Children(s)

James Greene's Ancestors

Self
James Greene
1912–1999
Birth Place: Colorado Mit, Texas
Parents
James Harper Greene
1884–1963
Post Oak, Catoosa County, Georgia, United States of America
Nell (Sarah) Ruddick
1886–1978
Colorado City, Texas
Grandparents
William (Penn) Ruddick
1851–1914
Bartholomew County, Indiana, United States of America
Sarah (Ann) Hutchins
1854–1923
East Bend, Yadkin, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
William Ruddick
1821–1871
Absillett Newsom
1824–1897
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Judge Ruddick
1781–1863
Rachel Cox
1779–1864
David Newsom
1787–1854
Elizabeth Woodard
1789–1866

James Greene's Timeline

8 Records

1912
5 September 1912
Birth of James William Greene in Colorado Mit, Texas
Colorado Mit, Texas
1920
1920
Age 8
James William Greene resided here in Colorado, Mitchell, Texas, USA
Colorado, Mitchell, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 18
James William Greene resided here in Colorado City, Mitchell, Texas, USA
Colorado City, Mitchell, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 23
James William Greene resided here in Colorado City, Mitchell, Texas
Colorado City, Mitchell, Texas
1940
1940
Age 28
James William Greene resided here in Colorado City, Mitchell, Texas, USA
Colorado City, Mitchell, Texas, USA
1955
1955
Age 43
James William Greene resided here in Abilene, Texas, USA
Abilene, Texas, USA
1995
1995
Age 83
James William Greene resided here in Big Spring, TX
Big Spring, TX
1999
15 February 1999
Age 87
Death of James William Greene in Big Spring TX
Big Spring TX

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 September 1912
    Event Place: Colorado Mit, Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 589
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Colorado City, Mitchell, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04107; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 168-1B
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 456-05-8356; Issue State: Texas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Colorado, Mitchell, Texas; Roll: T625_1834; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 155
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Colorado City, Mitchell, Texas; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 2342111
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [9] Texas, County Marriage Records
    [10] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Colorado, Mitchell, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Colorado, Mitchell, Texas; Roll: T625_1834; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 155

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Colorado City, Mitchell, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Colorado City, Mitchell, Texas; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 2342111

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Colorado City, Mitchell, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Colorado City, Mitchell, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04107; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 168-1B

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Colorado City, Mitchell, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 589
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Colorado City, Mitchell, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04107; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 168-1B

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1955
    Event Place: Abilene, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1995
    Event Place: Big Spring, TX
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 February 1999
    Event Place: Big Spring TX
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 456-05-8356; Issue State: Texas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [4] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Colorado City, Mitchell County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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