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James Riley Mayes 1873–1948 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Dec 1873

Birth Location: Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 4 Jun 1948

Death Location: Waco, McLennan County, Texas, United States of America

Father: James Collins

Mother: Martha Collins

Spouse(s): Jadie Collins

Children(s): Opal Gladys

James Riley Mayes was born in 1873 in Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA, the child of James Tyron Collins And Martha Gaston Collins. In 1919, James Riley Mayes resided in Waco, Texas, USA. In 1920, James Riley Mayes resided in Waco Ward 3, McLennan, Texas, USA. James Riley Mayes married Jadie Collins, and had children including Opal Gladys. James Riley Mayes passed away in 1948 in Waco, McLennan County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • James Riley Mayes was born in 1873 in Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA, the child of James Tyron Collins And Martha Gaston Collins.
  • In 1919, James Riley Mayes resided in Waco, Texas, USA.
  • In 1920, James Riley Mayes resided in Waco Ward 3, McLennan, Texas, USA.
  • James Riley Mayes married Jadie Collins, and had children including Opal Gladys.
  • James Riley Mayes passed away in 1948 in Waco, McLennan County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Mayes's Ancestors

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James Mayes
1873–1948
Birth Place: Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA
Parents
James Tyron Collins
1811–1884
Culpeper County, Virginia, United States of America
Martha (Gaston) Collins
1824–1907
Grandparents
James (Wilson) Collins
1791–1878
Shenandoah, Warren, Virginia, United States
NANCY RAMEY
1799–1870
Shenandoah, Virginia, United States
Jesse (C.) Collins
1803–1864
Richmond County GA
Elizabeth Allen
1805–1880
Augusta, Richmond, Georgia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Jeffrey Collins
1756–1851
Jemima Arterburn
1769–1831
Mary Mutchler
1770–
Jacob Ramey
1768–1860
John Collins
1773–1852
Martha Britt
1778–1850
Eleanor Martha
1779–1855
Lewis Collins
1778–1815
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Collins
1735–1799
Eleanor Oliver
1740–

James Mayes's Descendants

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James (Riley) Mayes (28 Dec 1873–4 Jun 1948) m. Jadie Collins (20 Jul 1890–11 Dec 1969)
  1. 1. Opal Gladys 1911–1999 m. Leo (Porfirio) Romero 1913–1982 m. Lee (Allen Mayes) Sr 1905–1981
    1. 1. Billy (Don) Mayes 1943–2015
    2. 2. Lee (Allen Mayes) Jr 1940–2010
    3. 3. Molly Mayes 1945–2007
    4. 4. Alma Mayes 1938–1998 m. WB Fowler 1928–1986 m. William (Monroe) Kellar 1927–1980

James Mayes's Timeline

5 Records

1873
28 Dec 1873
Birth of James Riley Mayes in Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA
Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA
1919
1919
Age 46
James Riley Mayes resided here in Waco, Texas, USA
Waco, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 47
James Riley Mayes resided here in Waco Ward 3, McLennan, Texas, USA
Waco Ward 3, McLennan, Texas, USA
1932
1932
Age 59
James Riley Mayes resided here in Waco, Texas, USA
Waco, Texas, USA
1948
4 Jun 1948
Age 75
Death of James Riley Mayes in Temple, Bell County, Texas, USA
Temple, Bell County, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Dec 1873
    Event Place: Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Waco Ward 3, McLennan, Texas; Roll: T625_1830; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 118
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1919
    Event Place: Waco, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Waco Ward 3, McLennan, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Waco Ward 3, McLennan, Texas; Roll: T625_1830; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 118

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1932
    Event Place: Waco, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Jun 1948
    Event Place: Temple, Bell County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Waco, McLennan County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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