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James H Marks 1888–1970 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Aug 1888

Birth Location: West Virginia

Death Date: Aug., 1970

Death Location: Jane Lew Lewis County West Virginia, USA

Father: John Marks

Mother: Corinda McHenry

Spouse(s): Opal Yates

Children(s): Evelyn Marks, Hanna Marks, Loran Marks

The story of James H Marks began in 1888 in West Virginia. In 1900, James H Marks resided in Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA. James H Marks married Opal Yates, and had children including Evelyn Virginia Marks, Hanna Lorraine Marks, Loran Marks. James H Marks passed away in 1970 in Jane Lew Lewis County West Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of James H Marks began in 1888 in West Virginia.
  • In 1900, James H Marks resided in Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA.
  • James H Marks married Opal Yates, and had children including Evelyn Virginia Marks, Hanna Lorraine Marks, Loran Marks.
  • James H Marks passed away in 1970 in Jane Lew Lewis County West Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Marks
1856–1938
Birth Location: Gilmer County, West Virginia, United States of America
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Corinda McHenry
1855–1939
Birth Location: Sand Fork, Gilmer, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Opal Yates
1892–1977
Birth Location: Taylor County, West Virginia, USA
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Children(s)

Evelyn Marks
1917–1993
Birth Location: Flemington, Taylor, West Virginia, USA
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Hanna Marks
1913–1979
Birth Location: West Virginia
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Loran Marks
1914–
Birth Location: West Virginia
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James Marks's Ancestors

Self
James Marks
1888–1970
Birth Place: West Virginia
Parents
John Lewis Marks
1856–1938
Gilmer County, West Virginia, United States of America
Corinda McHenry
1855–1939
Sand Fork, Gilmer, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Nathaniel (B) Marks
1832–
Virginia
Eleanor Lynch
1836–1876
Lewis, Virginia, United States
Robert McHenry
1818–1880
VA
Lucinda (B) Posey
1826–1904
Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Hiram Marks
1809–1859
Sarah Wiltt
1809–1870
Paricle Dr
1810–1878
Roanna Dr
1812–
Magdalene Keller
1780–1876
Edward Posey
1775–1837
Catharine Scott
1782–1857
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Marks
1756–1840
Sarah Queen
1780–1866
Levi Lynch
1783–1850
Sarah Man
1785–
Daniel Stout
1777–1844
Jemima Titus
1776–1858
Edward Posey
1720–1778
Elizabeth Maddox
1724–1759
Reverend Scott
1715–1782
Sarah Brown
1715–1784

James Marks's Descendants

1.
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James (H) Marks (Aug 1888–Aug., 1970) m. Opal Yates (11 Jun 1892–Feb 1977)
  1. 1. Evelyn (Virginia) Marks 1917–1993 m. Paul (L) Jarvis 1914–1965
    1. 1. Jackie (Vance) Jarvis 1939–2004
    2. 2. Joycelyn (Paula) Jarvis 1935–1967
  2. 2. Hanna (Lorraine) Marks 1913–1979 m. William (Lee) Marsh 1916–1989
  3. 3. Loran Marks 1914–

James Marks's Timeline

12 Records

1888
Aug 1888
Birth of James H Marks in West Virginia
West Virginia
1889
4 Aug 1889
Age 1
Birth of James H Marks in Sand Fork, Gilmer, West Virginia
Sand Fork, Gilmer, West Virginia
1900
1900
Age 12
James H Marks resided here in Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 22
James H Marks resided here in Court House, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
Court House, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 32
James H Marks resided here in Court House, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
Court House, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
1922
1922
Age 34
James H Marks resided here in Weston, West Virginia, USA
Weston, West Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 47
James H Marks resided here in Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia
Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 52
James H Marks resided here in Flemington, Taylor, West Virginia, USA
Flemington, Taylor, West Virginia, USA
1942
1942
Age 54
James H Marks resided here in Taylor, West Virginia, USA
Taylor, West Virginia, USA
1970
21 Aug 1970
Age 82
Death of James H Marks in Sand Fork, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
Sand Fork, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
1970
Aug 1970
Age 82
Death of James H Marks in Gilmer, West Virginia
Gilmer, West Virginia
1970
Aug., 1970
Age 82
Burial of James H Marks in Jane Lew Lewis County West Virginia, USA
Jane Lew Lewis County West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Aug 1889
    Event Place: Sand Fork, Gilmer, West Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of West Virginia; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1937
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Flemington, Taylor, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4447; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 46-15
    [3] West Virginia, Births Index
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 236-01-2129; Issue State: West Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Court House, Lewis, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1960; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 92
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: West Virginia; Registration County: Lewis; Roll: 1992561
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia; Roll: 1758; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0032; FHL microfilm: 1241758
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Court House, Lewis, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1685; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0046; FHL microfilm: 1375698
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Aug 1888
    Event Place: West Virginia

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia; Roll: 1758; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0032; FHL microfilm: 1241758

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Court House, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Court House, Lewis, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1685; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0046; FHL microfilm: 1375698

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Court House, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Court House, Lewis, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1960; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 92

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1922
    Event Place: Weston, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Flemington, Taylor, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4447; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 46-15

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Flemington, Taylor, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Flemington, Taylor, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4447; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 46-15

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Taylor, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of West Virginia; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1937

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lewis, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: West Virginia; Registration County: Lewis; Roll: 1992561

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Aug 1970
    Event Place: Sand Fork, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 236-01-2129; Issue State: West Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Aug 1970
    Event Place: Gilmer, West Virginia

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: Aug., 1970
    Event Place: Jane Lew Lewis County West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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