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James Henry Head 1847–1917 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Nov 1847

Birth Location: Cherry Valley Otsego N Y USA

Death Date: 5 Mar 1917

Death Location: Sidney, Delaware County, New York, United States of America

Father: Henry Head

Mother: Harriett Hoyt

Spouse(s): Rachael Colvin

Children(s): Sylvestre Head, Addie Head, Leona Head, Odessa Head, Myrthe Barnes

In 1847, James Henry Head entered the world in Cherry Valley Otsego N Y USA, born to Henry Head And Harriett Hoyt. In 1850, James Henry Head resided in Masonville, Delaware, New York, USA. James Henry Head married Rachael Ann Colvin, and had children including Addie Head, Leona Head, Myrthe Barnes, Odessa Head, Sylvestre Head. James Henry Head passed away in 1917 in Sidney, Delaware County, New York, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1847, James Henry Head entered the world in Cherry Valley Otsego N Y USA, born to Henry Head And Harriett Hoyt.
  • In 1850, James Henry Head resided in Masonville, Delaware, New York, USA.
  • James Henry Head married Rachael Ann Colvin, and had children including Addie Head, Leona Head, Myrthe Barnes, Odessa Head, Sylvestre Head.
  • James Henry Head passed away in 1917 in Sidney, Delaware County, New York, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Head
1823–1902
Birth Location: Otsego County, New York, USA
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Harriett Hoyt
1829–
Birth Location: New York
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Spouses(s)

Rachael Colvin
1858–1940
Birth Location: Masonville, Delaware, New York, USA
RC

Children(s)

Sylvestre Head
1874–1952
Birth Location: Masonville, Delaware, New York, USA
SH
Addie Head
1878–1947
Birth Location: New York
AH
Leona Head
1880–1963
Birth Location: Unadilla, Otsego, New York
LH
Odessa Head
1884–1971
Birth Location: Unadilla, Otsego, New York
OH
Myrthe Barnes
1895–
Birth Location: United States
MB

James Head's Ancestors

Self
James Head
1847–1917
Birth Place: Cherry Valley Otsego N Y USA
Parents
Henry Head
1823–1902
Otsego County, New York, USA
Harriett Hoyt
1829–
New York
Grandparents
Jared Hoyt
1802–1889
South Salem, Westchester, New York, USA
Elizabeth Mead
1809–1895
New York
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Head's Descendants

1.
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James (Henry) Head (Nov 1847–5 Mar 1917) m. Rachael (Ann) Colvin (Mar 1858–1940)
  1. 1. Sylvestre Head 1874–1952 m. Mary (De Ette) Head 1876–1957
    1. 1. Alna Miller 1911–1972 m. David (Michael Miller) Jr 1911–1982
      1. 1. Frederick Miller 1933–2011
      2. 2. Clifford (D) Miller 1934–1995
      3. 3. Shirley (E) Miller 1939–2012
    2. 2. Myrtle (L) Head 1895–1964 m. Herbert (L) Barnes 1888–1972
      1. 1. Frida Barnes 1916–1971 m. Joseph (Irvin) Stevens 1912–1994
        1. 1. Lydia (Marie (Oxx)) Stevens 1934–2016
        2. 2. Bertha (Minerva (Ellis)) Stevens 1938–2011 m. Clinton (R) Ellis 1927–2000
        3. 3. Lula (Mae) Stevens 1937–1998 m. George (Thomas) Tuttle 1933–2009
        4. 4. Joseph (Irvin Stevens) Jr 1936–2011
      2. 2. Mildred (E (VanHorn, Borr)) Barnes 1914–1987 m. Harry Vanhorn 1911–1972 m. Arthur (Leroy) Borr 1920–2008
        1. 1. James VanHorn 1931–2005
        2. 2. Arthur (W) Borr 1949–2016
        3. 3. Ralph (E) Vanhorn 1935–2013
      3. 3. Robert (Sylvester) Barnes 1921–1990 m. Mary (Rose) Trask 1927–1993
        1. 1. Samuel (Charles LoPresti) Sr. 1950–2012 m. Donna (Jean (Hubbard, LoPresti, Ireland, Warner)) Doing 1951–2022
        2. 2. Louie (Sylvester Barnes) Sr. 1951–2015
      4. 4. Alice Trask 1909–1960 m. Howard (Robert) Hendrickson 1906–1988
        1. 1. Charles (Lazerne) Hendrickson 1928–1991 m. Vernetta Carey 1928–2001
        2. 2. Alton (Lee "Al") Hendrickson 1930–2001 m. Mary (Esther) Klee 1930–2020
      5. 5. Ralph Barnes 1924–1938
      6. 6. Margaret (Aline) Barnes 1927–2002 m. Floyd (Wesley Carpenter) Sr 1921–2000
        1. 1. Lillian (Lee "Lee" (Burch\Crafford) Carpenter) (Riker) 1949–2012 m. Clinton Sparling 1920–1994 m. Gerald (Smith) Burch 1947–2002
        2. 2. Linda (Lou (Rude Freelove)) Carpenter 1946–1993 m. John (Henry Freelove) Sr 1944–2001
        3. 3. Floyd (Merton Carpenter) Jr 1948–2024
      7. 7. Ruth (M (Furgeson)) Barnes 1932–2018 m. Orville (L Furgeson) Sr 1930–1993
      8. 8. Herbert Barnes 1927–1995 m. Irene (M (Barnes)) Gardner –1958
      9. 9. Doris (Darlene (Tanner)) Barnes 1936–2020 m. Henry (Robert "Hank") Tanner 1929–2006
        1. 1. Carol (Ann (Towner, Buchanan)) Tanner –2020
      10. 10. Infant Barnes 1926–
      11. 11. Infant Barnes 1926–
    3. 3. Rachel (C (Lum)) Head 1907–1967 m. Stanley (George) Lum 1899–1974
      1. 1. Thomas (Stanley) Lum 1935–2005
      2. 2. Catherine Lum 1926–2012 m. Lorenzo (D) Church 1915–
      3. 3. Ira Lum 1928–2004
    4. 4. Clarence (E) Head 1910–1981
    5. 5. George (H) Head 1914–1969
    6. 6. James (L) Head 1905–1982
    7. 7. Katherine (L) Head 1908–1908
    8. 8. Inna (L J) Head 1899–1977 m. Jay (Elwood) Borden 1891–1960
      1. 1. Donald Borden 1929–1989
    9. 9. Marion (Leona) Head 1896–1962
    10. 10. Aris (M) Head 1913–
    11. 11. Martha Head 1892–1964
  2. 2. Addie Head 1878–1947
  3. 3. Leona Head 1880–1963
  4. 4. Odessa Head 1884–1971
  5. 5. Myrthe Barnes 1895–
    1. 1. Elthera Barnes 1912–

James Head's Timeline

11 Records

1847
Nov 1847
Birth of James Henry Head in Cherry Valley Otsego N Y USA
Cherry Valley Otsego N Y USA
1848
8 Nov 1848
Age 1
Birth of James Henry Head in Cherry Valley Otsego N Y USA
Cherry Valley Otsego N Y USA
1850
1850
Age 3
James Henry Head resided here in Masonville, Delaware, New York, USA
Masonville, Delaware, New York, USA
1855
1855
Age 8
James Henry Head resided here in Masonville, New York, USA
Masonville, New York, USA
1860
1860
Age 13
James Henry Head resided here in Masonville, Masonville, Delaware, New York, USA
Masonville, Masonville, Delaware, New York, USA
1865
1865
Age 18
James Henry Head resided here in Masonville, Delaware, New York, USA
Masonville, Delaware, New York, USA
1875
1875
Age 28
James Henry Head resided here in Masonville, Delaware, New York, USA
Masonville, Delaware, New York, USA
1880
1880
Age 33
James Henry Head resided here in Unadilla, Otsego, New York, USA
Unadilla, Otsego, New York, USA
1900
1900
Age 53
James Henry Head resided here in Masonville, Delaware, New York, USA
Masonville, Delaware, New York, USA
1915
1 June 1915
Age 68
James Henry Head resided here in Unadilla, Otsego, New York, United States
Unadilla, Otsego, New York, United States
1917
5 Mar 1917
Age 70
Death of James Henry Head in Undilla Otsego New York, USA
Undilla Otsego New York, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Nov 1848
    Event Place: Cherry Valley Otsego N Y USA
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 02; Assembly District: 01; City: Unadilla; County: Otsego; Page: 07
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Unadilla, Otsego, New York; Roll: 916; Page: 508B; Enumeration District: 124
    [3] New York, State Census, 1855, New York State Archives; Albany, NY, USA; Census of the state of New York, 1855
    [4] New York, State Census, 1865, New York State Archives; Albany, New York, USA; Census of the State of New York, 1865
    [5] New York, State Census, 1875, New York State Archives; Albany, NY, USA; Census of the State of New York, 1875
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Masonville, Delaware, New York; Roll: 1021; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0020
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Masonville, Delaware, New York; Roll: M653_744; Page: 664; Family History Library
    [8] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Nov 1847
    Event Place: Cherry Valley Otsego N Y USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Masonville, Delaware, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Masonville, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1855, New York State Archives; Albany, NY, USA; Census of the state of New York, 1855

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Masonville, Masonville, Delaware, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Masonville, Delaware, New York; Roll: M653_744; Page: 664; Family History Library

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1865
    Event Place: Masonville, Delaware, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1865, New York State Archives; Albany, New York, USA; Census of the State of New York, 1865

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1875
    Event Place: Masonville, Delaware, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1875, New York State Archives; Albany, NY, USA; Census of the State of New York, 1875

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Unadilla, Otsego, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Unadilla, Otsego, New York; Roll: 916; Page: 508B; Enumeration District: 124

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Masonville, Delaware, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Masonville, Delaware, New York; Roll: 1021; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0020

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1915
    Event Place: Unadilla, Otsego, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 02; Assembly District: 01; City: Unadilla; County: Otsego; Page: 07

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Masonville
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1855, New York State Archives; Albany, NY, USA; Census of the state of New York, 1855

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Mar 1917
    Event Place: Undilla Otsego New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Sidney, Delaware County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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