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James E. Jernigan 1927–1987 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 May 1927

Birth Location: Shreveport, Louisiana, USA

Death Date: 20 Sep 1987

Death Location: Los Angeles

Father: Paul Jernagin

Mother: Georgia Jernigan

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1927, James E. Jernigan entered the world in Shreveport, Louisiana, USA, born to Paul Jernagin And Georgia Jernigan. In 1930, James E. Jernigan resided in Precinct 1, Harrison, Texas, USA. In 1935, James E. Jernigan resided in Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana. James E. Jernigan married Betty J Nelson. James E. Jernigan passed away in 1987 in Los Angeles.

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Biography

  • In 1927, James E. Jernigan entered the world in Shreveport, Louisiana, USA, born to Paul Jernagin And Georgia Jernigan.
  • In 1930, James E. Jernigan resided in Precinct 1, Harrison, Texas, USA.
  • In 1935, James E. Jernigan resided in Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana.
  • James E. Jernigan married Betty J Nelson.
  • James E. Jernigan passed away in 1987 in Los Angeles.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Jernigan's Ancestors

Self
James Jernigan
1927–1987
Birth Place: Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
Parents
Paul Jernagin
1892–1934
Texas
Georgia Jernigan
1899–1987
Louisiana
Grandparents
Jackson Jernigan
1854–
Texas, United States
Mattie Jernigan
1859–1950
Elysian Fields, Panola County Texas, United States
Great-Grandparents
Aran Jernigan
1825–
Alzora
1836–
Sam Filds
1828–
Euline Lewis
1835–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jackson Jernigan
1800–
Caladonia williams
1800–

James Jernigan's Timeline

7 Records

1927
20 May 1927
Birth of James E. Jernigan in Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 3
James E. Jernigan resided here in Precinct 1, Harrison, Texas, USA
Precinct 1, Harrison, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 8
James E. Jernigan resided here in Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana
Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana
1940
1940
Age 13
James E. Jernigan resided here in Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana, USA
Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana, USA
1945
1945
Age 18
James E. Jernigan resided here in Berkeley, Alameda, California, USA
Berkeley, Alameda, California, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 24
James E. Jernigan resided here in Louisiana
Louisiana
1987
20 Sep 1987
Age 60
Death of James E. Jernigan in Los Angeles
Los Angeles

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 May 1927
    Event Place: Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 1, Harrison, Texas; Roll: 2353; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0001; Image: 550.0; FHL microfilm: 2342087
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana; Roll: m-t0627-01386; Page: 30B; Enumeration District: 9-25
    [3] California, Death Index, Date: 1987-09-20
    [4] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [5] Washington, Passenger and Crew Lists, National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Passenger and Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at Seattle, Washington; NAI Number: 4449160; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787 - 2004; Record Group N
    [6] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for California, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 895
    [7] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [8] California, Marriage Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 1, Harrison, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 1, Harrison, Texas; Roll: 2353; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0001; Image: 550.0; FHL microfilm: 2342087

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana; Roll: m-t0627-01386; Page: 30B; Enumeration District: 9-25

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana; Roll: m-t0627-01386; Page: 30B; Enumeration District: 9-25

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1945
    Event Place: Berkeley, Alameda, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for California, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 895

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: Feb 1946
    Event Place: Seattle, Washington
    Record Source: Washington, Passenger and Crew Lists, National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Passenger and Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at Seattle, Washington; NAI Number: 4449160; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787 - 2004; Record Group N

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Louisiana
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Nagoya, Japan
    Record Source: Washington, Passenger and Crew Lists, National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Passenger and Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at Seattle, Washington; NAI Number: 4449160; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787 - 2004; Record Group N

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Sep 1987
    Event Place: Los Angeles
    Record Source:
    [1] California, Death Index, Date: 1987-09-20
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

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