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James Thomas Mahan 1856–1928 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Jan 1856

Birth Location: Chester Oc, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 6 May 1928

Death Location: Peach Bottom, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Robert Mahan

Mother: Mary Kennedy

Spouse(s): Margaret Shaw

Children(s): William Mahon, Robert Mahan, Emma (Anderson), Merton Mahan

The story of James Thomas Mahan began in 1856 in Chester Oc, Pennsylvania. In 1900, James Thomas Mahan resided in Little Britain, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA. James Thomas Mahan married Margaret Elizabeth Shaw, and had children including Emma A Mahan Anderson, Merton C Mahan, Robert J Mahan, William Chester Mahon. James Thomas Mahan passed away in 1928 in Peach Bottom, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of James Thomas Mahan began in 1856 in Chester Oc, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1900, James Thomas Mahan resided in Little Britain, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • James Thomas Mahan married Margaret Elizabeth Shaw, and had children including Emma A Mahan Anderson, Merton C Mahan, Robert J Mahan, William Chester Mahon.
  • James Thomas Mahan passed away in 1928 in Peach Bottom, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Mahan's Ancestors

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James Mahan
1856–1928
Birth Place: Chester Oc, Pennsylvania
Parents
Robert J. Mahan
1826–1918
Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA
Mary (Jane) Kennedy
1837–1902
Strickerville, Chester, PA
Grandparents
Thomas (James) Mahan
1804–1879
Elkton, Cecil County, Maryland, USA
Sarah Matthews
1801–1894
Cecil County, Maryland, USA
James (E.) Kennedy
1785–1860
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Catherine DeHaven
1794–1882
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Great-Grandparents
Richard Rev
1781–1858
Mary Short
1785–1830
Edward Kennedy
1756–1794
Magdalene PLUCK
1774–1838
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William (?)
1755–1820

James Mahan's Descendants

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James (Thomas) Mahan (28 Jan 1856–6 May 1928) m. Margaret (Elizabeth) Shaw (30 October 1855–04 JAN 1938)
  1. 1. William (Chester) Mahon 1888–1961 m. Minerva (Catherine) POWELL 1894–1930 m. Gladys (A) Powell 1907–1997 m. Agnes (Pauline) Watkins 1908–1971
    1. 1. Dorothy (Mae) Mahan 1919–2013 m. Charles (E) Schroeder 1916–1981 m. James (Nolan) Vandomelen 1920–2000
      1. 1. Jean ("Jeannie" Louise) Schroder 1940–2014 m. Frederick (Gene) Lundin 1949–2018
    2. 2. Minerva (Louise) Mahan 1917–2007 m. David (L) Lewis 1914– m. Schuyler (Lot) Harris 1907–1971
      1. 1. Charlyne Lewis 1937–2006
    3. 3. William (P.) Mahan 1920–2001 m. Barbara Gardnier 1924–1998
    4. 4. Jack (R) Mahan 1927–2002
    5. 5. Robert (L) Mahan 1910–
  2. 2. Robert (J.) Mahan 1880–1950
  3. 3. Emma (A Mahan) (Anderson) 1881–1956
  4. 4. Merton (C) Mahan 1885–1926

James Mahan's Timeline

3 Records

1856
28 Jan 1856
Birth of James Thomas Mahan in Chester Oc, Pennsylvania
Chester Oc, Pennsylvania
1900
1900
Age 44
James Thomas Mahan resided here in Little Britain, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Little Britain, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
1928
6 May 1928
Age 72
Death of James Thomas Mahan in Little Britain, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Little Britain, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Jan 1856
    Event Place: Chester Oc, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1966, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1967; Certificate Number Range: 053501-056500
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Little Britain, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0080; FHL microfilm: 1241425
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Little Britain, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Little Britain, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0080; FHL microfilm: 1241425

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 May 1928
    Event Place: Little Britain, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1966, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1967; Certificate Number Range: 053501-056500
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Peach Bottom, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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