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James Washington Hale 1875 – 1957 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Feb 1875

Birth Location: Holladay, Benton, TN

Death Date: January 29, 1957

Death Location: Maryland Heights, St. Louis County, Missouri

Father: John Hale

Mother: Sarah Massey

Spouse(s): Lula Williams, Dona Smith

Children(s): Verlie Hale, Berlie Hale, Jessie Hale, Ludia Hale, Thelma Hale, Lewis Hale

In 1875, James Washington Hale entered the world in Holladay, Benton, TN, born to John Hale and Sarah "Sallie" Ann Massey. In 1880, James Washington Hale resided in District 2, Benton, Tennessee, USA. In 1900, James Washington Hale resided in Civil District 14, Carroll, Tennessee, USA. James Washington Hale married Lula Ara Williams, Dona Smith, and had children including Verlie Muriel Hale, Berlie Helen Hale, Jessie Vibart Hale, Ludia Ione Hale, Thelma Eunola Hale, Lewis Burton Hale. James Washington Hale passed away in 1957 in Maryland Heights, St. Louis County, Missouri.

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Biography

  • In 1875, James Washington Hale entered the world in Holladay, Benton, TN, born to John Hale and Sarah "Sallie" Ann Massey.
  • In 1880, James Washington Hale resided in District 2, Benton, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1900, James Washington Hale resided in Civil District 14, Carroll, Tennessee, USA.
  • James Washington Hale married Lula Ara Williams, Dona Smith, and had children including Verlie Muriel Hale, Berlie Helen Hale, Jessie Vibart Hale, Ludia Ione Hale, Thelma Eunola Hale, Lewis Burton Hale.
  • James Washington Hale passed away in 1957 in Maryland Heights, St. Louis County, Missouri.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Hale
1833 – 1879
Birth Location: Hawkins Co., TN.
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Sarah Massey
1843 – 1893
Birth Location: TN.
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Spouses(s)

Lula Williams
1876 – 1943
Birth Location: Benton, Tennessee, United States
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Dona Smith
1883 –
Birth Location: –
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Children(s)

Verlie Hale
1895 – 1941
Birth Location: Carroll Co., TN.
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Berlie Hale
1897 – 1985
Birth Location: Benton Co., TN
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Jessie Hale
1900 – 1974
Birth Location: Yuma, TN
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Ludia Hale
1903 –
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Thelma Hale
1905 – 1905
Birth Location: –
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Lewis Hale
1916 – 1918
Birth Location: Mississippi County, Missouri, USA
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James Hale's Ancestors

Self
James Hale
1875 – 1957
Birth Place: Holladay, Benton, TN
Parents
John Hale
1833 – 1879
Hawkins Co., TN.
Sarah ("Sallie" Ann) Massey
1843 – 1893
TN.
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Hale's Descendants

1.
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James (Washington) Hale (27 Feb 1875 – January 29, 1957) m. Lula (Ara) Williams (3 Mar 1876 – 8 Nov 1943) m. Dona Smith (abt 1883 – )
  1. 1. Verlie (Muriel) Hale (11 Jul 1895 – 29 Jun 1941) m. Oscar Duncan (22 Jul 1892 – 22 Apr 1959)
    1. 1. Martin (Loren) Duncan (02 Sep 1915 – 04 May 1989)
    2. 2. Eloise Duncan (abt 1920 – )
    3. 3. Helen (Eloise) Gambill (7 February 1920 – 19 November 2006)
    4. 4. Houston Duncan (14 Aug 1922 – 22 Jul 1996)
    5. 5. Glynn (Hale) Duncan (12 Jun 1924 – 30 Jun 1994)
  2. 2. Berlie (Helen) Hale (19 Dec 1897 – Dec 1985) m. Ernest Willey (15 Mar 1884 – Jan 1966)
    1. 1. Ruth Willey (abt 1916 – )
    2. 2. Paul (Jean) Willey (13 Jul 1921 – 28 Feb 1979)
    3. 3. Joseph (Ray) Willey (25 Jan 1925 – 25 Jan 1925)
    4. 4. John (Edward) Willey (25 Dec 1925 – 1927)
    5. 5. Mary (J) Willey (abt 1929 – )
    6. 6. Patricia (Ann) Willey (abt 1931 – )
  3. 3. Jessie (Vibart) Hale (04 Sep 1900 – 15 Dec 1974) m. Lena DUNCAN (19 Mar 1901 – April 15, 1952)
    1. 1. Hubert (Lester) Hale (January 5, 1920 – May 9, 1996)
    2. 2. Billy (Frank) Hale (May 19, 1923 – April 11, 1937)
    3. 3. Eugene Hale (abt 1927 – )
    4. 4. Jesse (Vibart 'Jr.') Hale (October 10, 1928 – September 7, 1931)
  4. 4. Ludia (Ione) Hale (1903 – )
  5. 5. Thelma (Eunola) Hale (13 Nov 1905 – 22 Dec 1905)
  6. 6. Lewis (Burton) Hale (30 Oct 1916 – 20 Dec 1918)

James Hale's Timeline

9 Records

1875
27 Feb 1875
Birth of James Washington Hale in Holladay, Benton, TN
Holladay, Benton, TN
1880
1880
Age 5
James Washington Hale resided here in District 2, Benton, Tennessee, USA
District 2, Benton, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 25
James Washington Hale resided here in Civil District 14, Carroll, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 14, Carroll, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 35
James Washington Hale resided here in St James, Mississippi, Missouri, USA
St James, Mississippi, Missouri, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 42
James Washington Hale resided here in Mississippi, Missouri
Mississippi, Missouri
1920
1920
Age 45
James Washington Hale resided here in Sylvania, Scott, Missouri, USA
Sylvania, Scott, Missouri, USA
1930
1930
Age 55
James Washington Hale resided here in St Louis, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri, USA
St Louis, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 65
James Washington Hale resided here in Normandy, St Louis, Missouri, USA
Normandy, St Louis, Missouri, USA
1957
January 29, 1957
Age 82
Death of James Washington Hale in Maryland Heights, St. Louis County, Missouri
Maryland Heights, St. Louis County, Missouri

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Feb 1875
    Event Place: Holladay, Benton, TN
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Normandy, St Louis, Missouri; Roll: T627_2153; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 95-257
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sylvania, Scott, Missouri; Roll: T625_962; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 198; Image: 1075
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: St Louis, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri; Roll: 1240; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0137; Image: 35.0; FHL microfilm: 2340975
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Missouri; Registration County: Mississippi; Roll: 1683405
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 2, Benton, Tennessee; Roll: 1244; Family History Film: 1255244; Page: 430D; Enumeration District: 002
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 14, Carroll, Tennessee; Roll: 1560; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0133; FHL microfilm: 1241560
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: St James, Mississippi, Missouri; Roll: T624_799; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0099; FHL microfilm: 1374812
    [8] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 2, Benton, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 2, Benton, Tennessee; Roll: 1244; Family History Film: 1255244; Page: 430D; Enumeration District: 002

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 14, Carroll, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 14, Carroll, Tennessee; Roll: 1560; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0133; FHL microfilm: 1241560

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: St James, Mississippi, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: St James, Mississippi, Missouri; Roll: T624_799; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0099; FHL microfilm: 1374812

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Mississippi, Missouri
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Missouri; Registration County: Mississippi; Roll: 1683405

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Sylvania, Scott, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sylvania, Scott, Missouri; Roll: T625_962; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 198; Image: 1075

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: St Louis, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: St Louis, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri; Roll: 1240; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0137; Image: 35.0; FHL microfilm: 2340975

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Normandy, St Louis, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Normandy, St Louis, Missouri; Roll: T627_2153; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 95-257

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: January 29, 1957
    Event Place: Maryland Heights, St. Louis County, Missouri
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Dogwood, Mississippi County, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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