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James Samuel Major 1822–1911 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 08 Dec 1822

Birth Location: Franklin County, Kentucky

Death Date: 5 Feb 1911

Death Location: Denison, Grayson County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Weeden Major

Mother: Nancy Overton

Spouse(s): Mary Douglass

Children(s): Hezekiah Majors, Sarah Major, John Major, Martha Major, James Sr, David Major, Benjamine Major, Mary Major, Ida Kelley, Mary Major, Thomas Major

In 1822, James Samuel Major entered the world in Franklin County, Kentucky, born to Weeden Major And Nancy Head Overton. In 1836, James Samuel Major resided in Frankfort, Kentucky, USA. In 1850, James Samuel Major resided in District 12, Callaway, Missouri, USA. James Samuel Major married Mary Ann Douglass, and had children including Benjamine Franklin Major, Child Major, David Edward Major, Hezekiah Ford Majors, Ida M Kelley, James Dudley Major Sr, John Weeden Major, Martha Virginia Mattie Major, Mary Jane Nancy Major, Mary Susan Alimay Major, Sarah Euphrates Major, Thomas Edward Major. James Samuel Major passed away in 1911 in Denison, Grayson County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1822, James Samuel Major entered the world in Franklin County, Kentucky, born to Weeden Major And Nancy Head Overton.
  • In 1836, James Samuel Major resided in Frankfort, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1850, James Samuel Major resided in District 12, Callaway, Missouri, USA.
  • James Samuel Major married Mary Ann Douglass, and had children including Benjamine Franklin Major, Child Major, David Edward Major, Hezekiah Ford Majors, Ida M Kelley, James Dudley Major Sr, John Weeden Major, Martha Virginia Mattie Major, Mary Jane Nancy Major, Mary Susan Alimay Major, Sarah Euphrates Major, Thomas Edward Major.
  • James Samuel Major passed away in 1911 in Denison, Grayson County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Weeden Major
–1866
Birth Location: VA
WM
Nancy Overton
1794–1876
Birth Location: Madison County, Virginia, USA
NO

Spouses(s)

Mary Douglass
1831–1916
Birth Location: Halifax, Virginia, United States
MD

Children(s)

Hezekiah Majors
1852–1931
Birth Location: Missouri
HM
Sarah Major
1849–1928
Birth Location: Callaway County, Missouri, USA
SM
John Major
1847–1936
Birth Location: Warsaw, Benton County, Missouri
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Martha Major
1861–1947
Birth Location: Missouri
MM
James Sr
1866–1904
Birth Location: Paris, Lamar County, Texas
JS
David Major
1869–
Birth Location: –
DM
Benjamine Major
1853–1927
Birth Location: Missouri, USA
BM
Mary Major
1845–1924
Birth Location: Warsaw, Benton, Missouri, United States
MM
Ida Kelley
1856–1899
Birth Location: Missouri
IK
Mary Major
1856–1930
Birth Location: Henry Co, MO
MM
Thomas Major
1869–1913
Birth Location: Texas, USA
TM

James Major's Ancestors

Self
James Major
1822–1911
Birth Place: Franklin County, Kentucky
Parents
Weeden Major
–1866
VA
Nancy (Head) Overton
1794–1876
Madison County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Major's Descendants

1.
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James (Samuel) Major (08 Dec 1822–5 Feb 1911) m. Mary (Ann) Douglass (Jan 1831–16 July 1916)
  1. 1. Hezekiah (Ford) Majors 1852–1931 m. Josephine CONNER 1858–1888 m. Leatha (A) Major 1873–1964 m. S (A) Major 1873–
    1. 1. Maggie Major 1898–1943 m. Emmit (Marshall Dalton) Sockey 1902–1952
      1. 1. Homer Sockey 1925–2003 m. Lola Sockey 1927–1981 m. Hallie (Wones) Sockey 1918–2002
        1. 1. Cher (A) Martin 1950–2021
        2. 2. Barbara (Jean) Sockey 1948–1948
        3. 3. Nancy (Jean) Frimodig 1945–2015
      2. 2. Preston (Gilbert) Davis 1921–1989 m. Peggy (Delores) Kesner 1934–1963 m. Barbara Garland 1926–
      3. 3. Billy (Charles) Sockey 1939–2023
      4. 4. Leona (Ruth) Sockey 1936–1993 m. alvern flynn 1924–2002
      5. 5. Neoma (Ruth) Thomason 1932–2020 m. Alvin Carshall 1924–1955 m. Floyd (Andrew) Thomason 1925–1991
        1. 1. Patricia Hatcher 1950–2007
      6. 6. Loyd (E W Stroup) Sockey 1920–
      7. 7. Rena Sockey 1917–1979 m. Emmit (Marshall Dalton) Sockey 1902–1952
      8. 8. Lena (May) Billis 1918–
      9. 9. Emma (E) Billis 1920–
      10. 10. Juanita Olds 1922–1975 m. Roy (Edward) Olds 1908–1976
        1. 1. Roger (Wendell) Olds 1946–2004
        2. 2. Willis (Robert) Olds 1944–1982
    2. 2. Anna (Mae) Giles 1878–1948 m. Charles (F) Giles 1867–1943
      1. 1. Grace (Lee) Taack 1898–1988
      2. 2. Thelma (Esther) Henry 1910–2015
      3. 3. Lawrence (E) Giles 1895–
      4. 4. Ivy (L) Giles 1900–
    3. 3. Clark Major 1881–1931
    4. 4. Myrtle (Lee) Major 1893–1977
    5. 5. Delbert (Thomas) Major 1903–1984 m. Verna (Mae) Major 1898–1987
      1. 1. Edna (Mae Winter - MacPherson -) Dias 1926–2012
      2. 2. Denverd (L.) Major 1922–2008
      3. 3. Thomas (Leroy) Major 1927–1996
    6. 6. Opal (R) MAJOR 1906–1985 m. Joel Mccraw 1892–
    7. 7. Claude (Melnot) MAJOR 1883–1931
    8. 8. Irwin (L) Major 1894–1964
    9. 9. Berty (M) Major 1890–1925
    10. 10. Arnold (A) Major 1911–1964 m. Hattie Thomas 1914–1997
      1. 1. Gladys (Lorene) Major 1945–2020
      2. 2. Ted Major 1941–2014
      3. 3. Joe (Arnold) Major 1937–2007
      4. 4. Arnold (Ralph) Major 1931–2007
      5. 5. Loyd (Ray) Major 1944–1982
    11. 11. Ervin (Louis Major) Sr 1897–
    12. 12. Basil (A) Major 1909–1964 m. Cleo (Majors) Wilburton 1913–2004
      1. 1. Basil (Edward "Sonny") Major 1942–2002
      2. 2. Arlie (Homer) Major 1946–1977
      3. 3. Biffiel (Degrace) Major 1934–2000
      4. 4. Kenneth Major 1933–2019
      5. 5. Ethel Major 1935–2000
      6. 6. Ruby (Louise) Cunningham 1945–2016
    13. 13. Ervin Major 1897–
  2. 2. Sarah (Euphrates) Major 1849–1928
  3. 3. John (Weeden) Major 1847–1936
  4. 4. Martha (Virginia "Mattie") Major 1861–1947
  5. 5. James (Dudley Major) Sr 1866–1904
  6. 6. David (Edward) Major 1869–
  7. 7. Benjamine (Franklin) Major 1853–1927
  8. 8. Mary (Jane "Nancy") Major 1845–1924
  9. 9. Ida (M) Kelley 1856–1899 m. Alfred (M.) Major 1845–1891 m. Martin (E.) Benson 1858–1880 m. William (M) Kelley 1851–
    1. 1. SAMUEL (COLLIER) MAJOR 1881–1955
    2. 2. Elizabeth ('Bess Bessie' May) Major 1888–1968
    3. 3. Laura (B.) Benson 1879–
  10. 10. Mary (Susan Alimay) Major 1856–1930 m. Joseph (Eastland) Estes 1852–1932
    1. 1. Saddie Estes 1883–
    2. 2. Jodie (Blackburn) Estes 1883–1973
    3. 3. Rubie Sansing 1892–1979
    4. 4. Mabel Estes 1885–1963
  11. 11. Thomas (Edward) Major 1869–1913

James Major's Timeline

13 Records

1822
08 Dec 1822
Birth of James Samuel Major in Franklin County, Kentucky
Franklin County, Kentucky
1836
7 Dec 1836
Age 14
James Samuel Major resided here in Frankfort, Kentucky, USA
Frankfort, Kentucky, USA
1850
1850
Age 28
James Samuel Major resided here in District 12, Callaway, Missouri, USA
District 12, Callaway, Missouri, USA
1860
1860
Age 38
James Samuel Major resided here in Tebo, Windsor, Henry, Missouri, USA
Tebo, Windsor, Henry, Missouri, USA
1863
1863
Age 41
James Samuel Major resided here in Missouri, USA
Missouri, USA
1870
1 Sep 1870
Age 48
James Samuel Major resided here in Clarksville, Red River, Texas, USA
Clarksville, Red River, Texas, USA
1880
1880
Age 58
James Samuel Major resided here in Denison, Grayson, Texas, USA
Denison, Grayson, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 78
James Samuel Major resided here in Denison Ward 4, Grayson, Texas, USA
Denison Ward 4, Grayson, Texas, USA
1903
1903
Age 81
James Samuel Major resided here in Sherman; Denison, Texas, USA
Sherman; Denison, Texas, USA
1909
9 Dec 1909
Age 87
James Samuel Major resided here in Clinton, Missouri, USA
Clinton, Missouri, USA
1910
1910
Age 88
James Samuel Major resided here in Dennison Ward 4, Grayson, Texas, USA
Dennison Ward 4, Grayson, Texas, USA
1911
23 Mar 1911
Age 89
James Samuel Major resided here in Grayson, Texas
Grayson, Texas
1911
5 Feb 1911
Age 89
Death of James Samuel Major in Denison, Grayson County, Texas
Denison, Grayson County, Texas

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 08 Dec 1822
    Event Place: Franklin County, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Tree, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Denison, Grayson, Texas; Roll: 1306; Page: 186c; Enumeration District: 008
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Red River, Texas; Roll: M593_1602; Page: 102A
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Denison Ward 4, Grayson, Texas; Roll: 1639; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0100
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Tebo, Henry, Missouri; Roll: M653_622; Page: 938; Family History Library Film: 80
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Dennison Ward 4, Grayson, Texas; Roll: T624_1557; Page: 1b; Enumeration District: 0088; FHL microfilm: 1375570
    [8] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 12, Callaway, Missouri; Roll: 393; Page: 255b
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 Dec 1836
    Event Place: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Frankfort Argus; Publication Date: 7 Dec 1836; Publication Place: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 12, Callaway, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 12, Callaway, Missouri; Roll: 393; Page: 255b

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Tebo, Windsor, Henry, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Missouri, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1830-1860
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Tebo, Henry, Missouri; Roll: M653_622; Page: 938; Family History Library Film: 80
    [3] 1860 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Eighth Census of the United States 1860; Series Number: M653; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1863
    Event Place: Missouri, USA
    Record Source: U.S., IRS Tax Assessment Lists, 1862-1918, The National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Tax Assessment Lists for Collection Districts in the State of Missouri, 1862-1865; Series: M776; Roll: 16; Description: District 3; Annual and Supplementary Lists; May-Dec 1863; Record Gro

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Sep 1870
    Event Place: Clarksville, Red River, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, DC; U.S. Federal Census Non-population Schedules, Texas, 1850-1880; NAID: 2791276; Record Group Number: 29; Record Group Title: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Red River, Texas; Roll: M593_1602; Page: 102A

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Denison, Grayson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Denison, Grayson, Texas; Roll: 1306; Page: 186c; Enumeration District: 008

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Denison Ward 4, Grayson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Denison Ward 4, Grayson, Texas; Roll: 1639; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0100

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1903
    Event Place: Sherman; Denison, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 9 Dec 1909
    Event Place: Clinton, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: Missouri, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Henry County Democrat; Publication Date: 9 Dec 1909; Publication Place: Clinton, Missouri, USA

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Dennison Ward 4, Grayson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Dennison Ward 4, Grayson, Texas; Roll: T624_1557; Page: 1b; Enumeration District: 0088; FHL microfilm: 1375570

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 23 Mar 1911
    Event Place: Grayson, Texas
    Record Source: Alabama, Texas and Virginia, U.S., Confederate Pensions, 1884-1958, Texas State Library and Archives Commission; Austin, Texas; Confederate Pension Applications, 1899-1975; Collection #: CPA20346; Roll #: 321; Roll Description: Pension File Nos 20346 to 20384, Application Years 1899 to 1919

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Feb 1911
    Event Place: Denison, Grayson County, Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Tree, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] Alabama, Texas and Virginia, U.S., Confederate Pensions, 1884-1958, Texas State Library and Archives Commission; Austin, Texas; Confederate Pension Applications, 1899-1975; Collection #: CPA20346; Roll #: 321; Roll Description: Pension File Nos 20346 to 20384, Application Years 1899 to 1919
    [3] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [4] Texas, U.S., Death Index, 1903-2000
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Denison, Grayson County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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