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James Sheffie Hankins 1872–1949 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Oct 1872

Birth Location: Virginia, USA

Death Date: 6 Dec 1949

Death Location: USA

Father: William Hankins

Mother: Elizabeth Brewster

Spouse(s): Flora Boyar

Children(s): Willie Hawkins, Bertha Hawkins

The story of James Sheffie Hankins began in 1872 in Virginia, USA. In 1900, James Sheffie Hankins resided in Big Creek, Pike, Kentucky, USA. In 1910, James Sheffie Hankins established residence. James Sheffie Hankins married Flora Boyar, and had children including Bertha Hawkins, Willie Hawkins. James Sheffie Hankins passed away in 1949 in USA.

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Biography

  • The story of James Sheffie Hankins began in 1872 in Virginia, USA.
  • In 1900, James Sheffie Hankins resided in Big Creek, Pike, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1910, James Sheffie Hankins established residence.
  • James Sheffie Hankins married Flora Boyar, and had children including Bertha Hawkins, Willie Hawkins.
  • James Sheffie Hankins passed away in 1949 in USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Hankins
1839–1884
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
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Elizabeth Brewster
1842–1894
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Flora Boyar
1876–
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
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Children(s)

Willie Hawkins
1899–
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
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Bertha Hawkins
1896–
Birth Location: Hardy Pike, Kentucky
BH

James Hankins's Ancestors

Self
James Hankins
1872–1949
Birth Place: Virginia, USA
Parents
William H. Hankins
1839–1884
Virginia, USA
Elizabeth ('Betsy') Brewster
1842–1894
Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Abel Hankins
1815–1896
Virginia, USA
Mary ("Polly") Hinkle
1815–1906
Virginia, USA
Andrew (Peery) Brewster
1808–1883
Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Mary ("Polly") Pruett
1812–1892
Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Rebecca Hankins
1786–1858
William MD
1767–1825
Nancy Randall
1770–1820
Ebenezer Brewster
1773–1848
Elizabeth Peery
1781–1840
Benjamin Pruett
1785–1840
Mary Maloney
1786–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Hankins
1740–1825
Elizabeth Skaggs
1740–1820
Comfort Brewster
1725–1799
Thomas Peery
1715–1762
Mary Oakes
1720–1779
John Pruett
1755–1841
Sarah Hurt
1755–1816
1736–1840
Rachel Hankins
1778–1853

James Hankins's Descendants

1.
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James (Sheffie) Hankins (12 Oct 1872–6 Dec 1949) m. Flora Boyar (Abt. 1876–)
  1. 1. Willie Hawkins 1899–
  2. 2. Bertha Hawkins 1896–

James Hankins's Timeline

6 Records

1872
12 Oct 1872
Birth of James Sheffie Hankins in Virginia, USA
Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 28
James Sheffie Hankins resided here in Big Creek, Pike, Kentucky, USA
Big Creek, Pike, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 38
James Sheffie Hankins resided here
None
1920
1920
Age 48
James Sheffie Hankins resided here in Upper Big Creek, Pike, Kentucky, USA
Upper Big Creek, Pike, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 58
James Sheffie Hankins resided here in District 6, Pike, Kentucky
District 6, Pike, Kentucky
1949
6 Dec 1949
Age 77
Death of James Sheffie Hankins in Mingo County, West Virginia
Mingo County, West Virginia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Oct 1872
    Event Place: Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Pike County, Kentucky; Roll: 1653780; Draft Board: 0.
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Big Creek, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: 548; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0085; FHL microfilm: 1240548
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Coburn Branch, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: T624_499; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0179; FHL microfilm: 1374512
    [4] West Virginia, Marriages Index
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 6, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: 775; Page: 48B; Enumeration District: 24; Image: 931.0; FHL microfilm: 2340510
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Upper Big Creek, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: T625_596; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 127; Image: 730

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Big Creek, Pike, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Big Creek, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: 548; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0085; FHL microfilm: 1240548

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Coburn Branch, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: T624_499; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0179; FHL microfilm: 1374512

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Upper Big Creek, Pike, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Upper Big Creek, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: T625_596; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 127; Image: 730

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 6, Pike, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 6, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: 775; Page: 48B; Enumeration District: 24; Image: 931.0; FHL microfilm: 2340510

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pike, Kentucky
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Pike County, Kentucky; Roll: 1653780; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Dec 1949
    Event Place: Mingo County, West Virginia
    Record Source: West Virginia, Deaths Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: West Virginia, Deaths Index
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