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James Henry Lay 1878–1942 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Nov 1878

Birth Location: Okolona, Arkansas

Death Date: 25 June 1942

Death Location: Saint Jo, Montague County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Alfred Lay

Mother: Susan Moore

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The story of James Henry Lay began in 1878 in Okolona, Arkansas. In 1880, James Henry Lay resided in Terre Noire, Clark, Arkansas, USA. In 1900, James Henry Lay resided in Justice Precinct 2, Montague, Texas, USA. James Henry Lay passed away in 1942 in Saint Jo, Montague County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of James Henry Lay began in 1878 in Okolona, Arkansas.
  • In 1880, James Henry Lay resided in Terre Noire, Clark, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1900, James Henry Lay resided in Justice Precinct 2, Montague, Texas, USA.
  • James Henry Lay passed away in 1942 in Saint Jo, Montague County, Texas, United States of America.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Lay's Ancestors

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James Lay
1878–1942
Birth Place: Okolona, Arkansas
Parents
Alfred Owen Lay
1855–1902
Alabama, United States of America
Susan (Kissiah) Moore
1857–1929
Clark County, Arkansas, USA
Grandparents
James (Asbury) Moore
1832–1911
Dallas, Alabama, United States
Lucinda (Ann) Townsend
1836–1906
Dallas, Alabama, United States
Great-Grandparents
Wiseman Moore
1799–1866
Kizziah Holcomb
1793–1876
Allen Sr.
1807–1897
Susan ROSS
1810–1855
2nd-Great-Grandparents
WILLIAM MOORE
1770–1860
HESTER BOX
1780–1855
CALEB HOLCOMBE
1768–1843
Sarah Greene
1760–
Jabez Townsend
1762–1817
Mary Bailey
1770–1847
Peter Ross
1770–1850
Mary Arnold
1789–1870

James Lay's Timeline

5 Records

1878
29 Nov 1878
Birth of James Henry Lay in Okolona, Arkansas
Okolona, Arkansas
1880
1880
Age 2
James Henry Lay resided here in Terre Noire, Clark, Arkansas, USA
Terre Noire, Clark, Arkansas, USA
1900
1900
Age 22
James Henry Lay resided here in Justice Precinct 2, Montague, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 2, Montague, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 32
James Henry Lay resided here in Justice Precinct 2, Hall, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 2, Hall, Texas, USA
1942
25 June 1942
Age 64
Death of James Henry Lay in San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas, United States of America
San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Nov 1878
    Event Place: Okolona, Arkansas
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (4th Registration) For the State of Texas; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Terre Noire, Clark, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 2, Montague, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 2, Hall, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: San Angelo, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (4th Registration) For the State of Texas; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: San Angelo, Tom Green, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 June 1942
    Event Place: San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Saint Jo, Montague County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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