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James Roy Harlan 1878 – 1959 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Sep 1878

Birth Location: Moberly, Randolph, Missouri, USA

Death Date: 29 Apr 1959

Death Location: Houston, Harris, Texas, USA

Father: John Harlan

Mother: Lutie Trimble

Spouse(s): Jeannette Barnes

Children(s): John Harlan

In 1878, James Roy Harlan entered the world in Moberly, Randolph, Missouri, USA, born to John Counsel Harlan and Lutie (Lucy) Trimble. In 1935, James Roy Harlan resided in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA. In 1940, James Roy Harlan resided in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA. James Roy Harlan married Jeannette Reives (Nettie) Barnes, and had children including John Lamar Harlan. James Roy Harlan passed away in 1959 in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1878, James Roy Harlan entered the world in Moberly, Randolph, Missouri, USA, born to John Counsel Harlan and Lutie (Lucy) Trimble.
  • In 1935, James Roy Harlan resided in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA.
  • In 1940, James Roy Harlan resided in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA.
  • James Roy Harlan married Jeannette Reives (Nettie) Barnes, and had children including John Lamar Harlan.
  • James Roy Harlan passed away in 1959 in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Harlan's Ancestors

Self
James Harlan
1878 – 1959
Birth Place: Moberly, Randolph, Missouri, USA
Parents
John Counsel Harlan
1850 – 1926
Randolph County, Missouri, USA
Lutie ((Lucy)) Trimble
1852 – 1935
Randolph County, Missouri, USA
Grandparents
Josiah (Smith) Harlan
1817 – 1872
Lincoln County, Tennessee, USA
Elizabeth (White) Cooper
1821 – 1860
Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
John COOPER
1779 – 1828
MARGARET WHITE
1787 – 1869
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Marcum COOPER
1747 – 1811
Sarah JACKSON
1755 – 1840
Littlebury WHITE
1750 – 1842
Elizabeth DENTON
1757 – 1834

James Harlan's Descendants

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James (Roy) Harlan (20 Sep 1878 – 29 Apr 1959) m. Jeannette (Reives (Nettie)) Barnes (5 Nov 1879 – 19 Dec 1972)
  1. 1. John (Lamar) Harlan (1 Jan 1912 – 4 Sep 1996) m. Margaret (Rae) Collier (12 Oct 1914 – 19 Aug 2004)
    1. 1. _____ Harlan (Abt. 1939 – )

James Harlan's Timeline

4 Records

1878
20 Sep 1878
Birth of James Roy Harlan in Moberly, Randolph, Missouri, USA
Moberly, Randolph, Missouri, USA
1935
1935
Age 57
James Roy Harlan resided here in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
1940
1940
Age 62
James Roy Harlan resided here in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
1959
29 Apr 1959
Age 81
Death of James Roy Harlan in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
Houston, Harris, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Sep 1878
    Event Place: Moberly, Randolph, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] 1940 U.S. Census, Population Schedule; NARA Microfilm, Year: 1940; Census Place: Houston, Harris, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04190; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 258-22

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 U.S. Census, Population Schedule; NARA Microfilm, Year: 1940; Census Place: Houston, Harris, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04190; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 258-22

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 U.S. Census, Population Schedule; NARA Microfilm, Year: 1940; Census Place: Houston, Harris, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04190; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 258-22

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Apr 1959
    Event Place: Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA

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