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James Clinton Layne 1908–1991 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Jul 1908

Birth Location: Pelham, Grundy, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 7 Jun 1991

Death Location: Monteagle, Marion County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Isaac Layne

Mother: Tecli Meeks

Spouse(s): Violet Rose

Children(s):

In 1908, James Clinton Layne entered the world in Pelham, Grundy, Tennessee, USA, born to Isaac Henderson Layne And Tecli Meeks. In 1910, James Clinton Layne resided in Civil District 3, Grundy, Tennessee, USA. In 1920, James Clinton Layne resided in Civil District 4, Grundy, Tennessee, USA. James Clinton Layne married Violet Ruby Rose, and had children including James Layne. James Clinton Layne passed away in 1991 in Monteagle, Marion County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1908, James Clinton Layne entered the world in Pelham, Grundy, Tennessee, USA, born to Isaac Henderson Layne And Tecli Meeks.
  • In 1910, James Clinton Layne resided in Civil District 3, Grundy, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1920, James Clinton Layne resided in Civil District 4, Grundy, Tennessee, USA.
  • James Clinton Layne married Violet Ruby Rose, and had children including James Layne.
  • James Clinton Layne passed away in 1991 in Monteagle, Marion County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Isaac Layne
1864–1958
Birth Location: Grundy County, Tennessee, USA
IL
Tecli Meeks
1868–1911
Birth Location: Grundy County, Tennessee, USA
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Spouses(s)

Violet Rose
1909–
Birth Location: Tennessee
VR

Children(s)

James Layne's Ancestors

Self
James Layne
1908–1991
Birth Place: Pelham, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
Parents
Isaac Henderson Layne
1864–1958
Grundy County, Tennessee, USA
Tecli Meeks
1868–1911
Grundy County, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Preston Layne
1835–1883
Grundy County, Tennessee, USA
Martha (J) Thomas
1838–1880
Troup County, Georgia, USA
Willis (Benson) Meeks
1843–1904
Paynes Cove, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
Mary Meeks
1853–
Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
John Layne
1803–1900
Esther Kilgore
1808–1880
James Thomas
1814–1879
Marinda Walker
1814–1908
Isaac Meeks
1804–1867
Tabitha More
1811–
Samuel Tucker
1809–1858
Jane Meeks
1815–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Sr
1768–1840
Barbara Devault
1770–1860
Stephen Kilgore
1767–1841
Rebecca Salyer
1770–1860
Jonathan Thomas
1787–1860
Nancy Russell
1784–1870
William Walker
1775–1849
David Meeks
1761–1815
Elizabeth Payne
1765–1860
William More
1742–

James Layne's Timeline

7 Records

1908
29 Jul 1908
Birth of James Clinton Layne in Pelham, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
Pelham, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 2
James Clinton Layne resided here in Civil District 3, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 3, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 12
James Clinton Layne resided here in Civil District 4, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 4, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 22
James Clinton Layne resided here in District 4, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
District 4, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
1935
1935
Age 27
James Clinton Layne resided here in Rural, Grundy, Tennessee
Rural, Grundy, Tennessee
1940
1940
Age 32
James Clinton Layne resided here in Monteagle, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
Monteagle, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
1991
7 Jun 1991
Age 83
Death of James Clinton Layne
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Jul 1908
    Event Place: Pelham, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Tennessee, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 172
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Grundy, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03897; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 31-7
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 415-05-3314; Issue State: Tennessee; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 4, Grundy, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1741; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 40
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 4, Grundy, Tennessee; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 2341984
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 3, Grundy, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1500; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0038; FHL microfilm: 1375513
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 3, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 3, Grundy, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1500; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0038; FHL microfilm: 1375513

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 4, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 4, Grundy, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1741; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 40

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 4, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 4, Grundy, Tennessee; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 2341984

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Grundy, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Grundy, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03897; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 31-7

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Monteagle, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Tennessee, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 172
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Grundy, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03897; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 31-7

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Jun 1991
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 415-05-3314; Issue State: Tennessee; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Monteagle, Marion County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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