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James Baker Herndon 1857–1950 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 March 1857

Birth Location: Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 19 March 1950

Death Location: Russellville, Logan County, Kentucky, USA

Father: William Herndon

Mother: Elizabeth Herndon

Spouse(s): Rebecca Hunter

Children(s): Claudius Herndon, Robert Herndon, Catharine Herndon, Viola Herndon, Cornelia Herndon

In 1857, James Baker Herndon entered the world in Kentucky, USA, born to William Herndon And Elizabeth W Herndon. In 1870, James Baker Herndon resided in Gordonsville, Logan, Kentucky, USA. In 1880, James Baker Herndon resided in Gordonsville, Logan, Kentucky, United States. James Baker Herndon married Rebecca E Hunter, and had children including Catharine Herndon, Claudius W Herndon, Cornelia Herndon, Robert D Herndon, Viola R Herndon. James Baker Herndon passed away in 1950 in Russellville, Logan County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1857, James Baker Herndon entered the world in Kentucky, USA, born to William Herndon And Elizabeth W Herndon.
  • In 1870, James Baker Herndon resided in Gordonsville, Logan, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1880, James Baker Herndon resided in Gordonsville, Logan, Kentucky, United States.
  • James Baker Herndon married Rebecca E Hunter, and had children including Catharine Herndon, Claudius W Herndon, Cornelia Herndon, Robert D Herndon, Viola R Herndon.
  • James Baker Herndon passed away in 1950 in Russellville, Logan County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Herndon
1818–1891
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
WH
Elizabeth Herndon
1823–1884
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
EH

Spouses(s)

Rebecca Hunter
1868–1947
Birth Location: Kentucky
RH

Children(s)

Claudius Herndon
1887–
Birth Location: Kentucky
CH
Robert Herndon
1891–
Birth Location: Kentucky
RH
Catharine Herndon
1893–
Birth Location: Kentucky
CH
Viola Herndon
1896–
Birth Location: Kentucky
VH
Cornelia Herndon
1901–1979
Birth Location: Kentucky
CH

James Herndon's Ancestors

Self
James Herndon
1857–1950
Birth Place: Kentucky, USA
Parents
William Herndon
1818–1891
Kentucky, USA
Elizabeth (W.) Herndon
1823–1884
Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
D (W) Poor
1787–1854
St. James Northam Parish, Goochland, Virginia
Elizabeth (Ellen (M.)) Britt
1856–1866
Alternate Date of Death
Great-Grandparents
Robert Poor
1763–1801
Elizabeth Mimms
1769–1823
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Abraham Poor
1725–1791
Judith Gardener
1726–1822
Shadrack Mims
1734–1777
Elizabeth Woodson
1734–1777

James Herndon's Descendants

1.
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James (Baker) Herndon (13 March 1857–19 March 1950) m. Rebecca (E.) Hunter (Mar 1868–25 Mar 1947)
  1. 1. Claudius (W) Herndon 1887–
  2. 2. Robert (D) Herndon 1891–
  3. 3. Catharine Herndon 1893–
  4. 4. Viola (R) Herndon 1896–
  5. 5. Cornelia Herndon 1901–1979

James Herndon's Timeline

11 Records

1857
13 March 1857
Birth of James Baker Herndon in Kentucky, USA
Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 13
James Baker Herndon resided here in Gordonsville, Logan, Kentucky, USA
Gordonsville, Logan, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 23
James Baker Herndon resided here in Gordonsville, Logan, Kentucky, United States
Gordonsville, Logan, Kentucky, United States
1900
1900
Age 43
James Baker Herndon resided here in Olmstead, Logan, Kentucky, USA
Olmstead, Logan, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 63
James Baker Herndon resided here in Gordonsville, Logan, Kentucky, USA
Gordonsville, Logan, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 73
James Baker Herndon resided here in Gordonsville, Logan, Kentucky, USA
Gordonsville, Logan, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 78
James Baker Herndon resided here in Sp, Logan, Kentucky
Sp, Logan, Kentucky
1940
1940
Age 83
James Baker Herndon resided here in Mag Dist #7 Gordonsville, Logan, Kentucky, USA
Mag Dist #7 Gordonsville, Logan, Kentucky, USA
1947
abt 1947
Age 90
James Baker Herndon resided here
None
1950
19 Mar 1950
Age 93
Death of James Baker Herndon in Logan, Kentucky, USA
Logan, Kentucky, USA
1950
19 March 1950
Age 93
Death of James Baker Herndon
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 March 1857
    Event Place: Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Logan, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01333; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 71-26
    [3] Kentucky, Death Index
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Gordonsville, Logan, Kentucky; Roll: T625_588; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 73
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Gordonsville, Logan, Kentucky; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 2340502
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Gordonsville, Logan, Kentucky; Roll: 429; Family History Film: 1254429; Page: 514C; Enumeration District: 169; Image: 0473
    [7] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Gordonsville, Logan, Kentucky; Roll: M593_483; Page: 368B; Family History Library Film: 545982
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Olmstead, Logan, Kentucky; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0045; FHL microfilm: 1240539
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] 1880 United States Federal Census, Database online. Year: 1880; Census Place: Gordonsville, Logan, Kentucky; Roll: T9_429; Family History Film: 1254429; Page: 514.3000; Enumeration District: 169; Image: 0473.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Gordonsville, Logan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Gordonsville, Logan, Kentucky; Roll: M593_483; Page: 368B; Family History Library Film: 545982

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Gordonsville, Logan, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Gordonsville, Logan, Kentucky; Roll: 429; Family History Film: 1254429; Page: 514C; Enumeration District: 169; Image: 0473
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Database online. Year: 1880; Census Place: Gordonsville, Logan, Kentucky; Roll: T9_429; Family History Film: 1254429; Page: 514.3000; Enumeration District: 169; Image: 0473.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Olmstead, Logan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Olmstead, Logan, Kentucky; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0045; FHL microfilm: 1240539

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Gordonsville, Logan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Gordonsville, Logan, Kentucky; Roll: T625_588; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 73

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Gordonsville, Logan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Gordonsville, Logan, Kentucky; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 2340502

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sp, Logan, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Logan, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01333; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 71-26

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Mag Dist #7 Gordonsville, Logan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Logan, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01333; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 71-26

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1947
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Logan
    Record Source: Kentucky, Death Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Mar 1950
    Event Place: Logan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] Kentucky, Death Index

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 March 1950
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Russellville, Logan County, Kentucky, USA
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