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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: Little River, Bell County, Texas, USA

Father: Coleman Mayes

Mother: Elizabeth McMullin

Spouse(s): Aletha Thompson

Children(s): Bertha Mayes, Thelma Collins, Gordon Mayes, Mary Lizzie), William Mayes, Hazel Mayes, Henry Mayes, Opal Mayes

James Riley Mayes was born in 1873 in Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA, the child of Coleman Bridges Mayes And Elizabeth Bell Mcmullin. In 1880, James Riley Mayes resided in Springfield Court House, Washington, Kentucky, USA. In 1920, James Riley Mayes resided in Kyle, Hays, Texas, USA. James Riley Mayes married Aletha Jane Thompson, and had children including Bertha Mae Mayes, Gordon Mayes, Hazel Ollie Mayes, Henry Lee Mayes, Mary Elizabeth Mayes Aunt Lizzie, Opal Gladys Mayes, Thelma Pearl Collins, William Riley Mayes. James Riley Mayes passed away in 1948 in Little River, Bell County, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • James Riley Mayes was born in 1873 in Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA, the child of Coleman Bridges Mayes And Elizabeth Bell Mcmullin.
  • In 1880, James Riley Mayes resided in Springfield Court House, Washington, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1920, James Riley Mayes resided in Kyle, Hays, Texas, USA.
  • James Riley Mayes married Aletha Jane Thompson, and had children including Bertha Mae Mayes, Gordon Mayes, Hazel Ollie Mayes, Henry Lee Mayes, Mary Elizabeth Mayes Aunt Lizzie, Opal Gladys Mayes, Thelma Pearl Collins, William Riley Mayes.
  • James Riley Mayes passed away in 1948 in Little River, Bell County, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Coleman Mayes
1853–1919
Birth Location: Springfield, Washington, Kentucky, USA
CM
Elizabeth McMullin
1849–1911
Birth Location: Washington County, Kentucky, USA
EM

Spouses(s)

Aletha Thompson
1890–1969
Birth Location: Apple Springs, Texas, USA
AT

Children(s)

Bertha Mayes
1909–1910
Birth Location: –
BM
Thelma Collins
1915–1985
Birth Location: Buda, Hayes, Texas
TC
Gordon Mayes
1927–2009
Birth Location: Little River, Bell, Texas, USA
GM
Mary Lizzie)
1908–1968
Birth Location: Hays County, Texas, USA
ML
William Mayes
1917–1986
Birth Location: Buda, Hays, Texas, USA
WM
Hazel Mayes
1921–2008
Birth Location: Buda, Hays, Texas, USA
HM
Henry Mayes
1924–1985
Birth Location: Texas
HM
Opal Mayes
1911–1999
Birth Location: Texas
OM

James Mayes's Ancestors

Self
James Mayes
1873–1948
Birth Place: Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Coleman Bridges Mayes
1853–1919
Springfield, Washington, Kentucky, USA
Elizabeth (Bell) McMullin
1849–1911
Washington County, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Allen (H) Mayes
1814–1855
Kentucky, USA
Mary Brown
1822–1860
Kentucky, USA
John McMullin
1818–1907
Madison, Kentucky, United States
Nancy Divine
1828–1856
Washington County, Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Mayes
1787–1855
Sarah Hall
1787–1858
John Brown
1791–1873
Amy Carter
1790–1858
Arthur McMullin
1782–1866
Mary (Tumble)
1785–1836
Andrew Jr
1800–1856
Margaret Downey
1806–1852
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Mayes
1760–1824
Obedience Terrell
1761–1824
John Hall
1762–1850
Amelia Carter
1762–1795
Robert Jr
1765–1823
Martha Patton
1770–1820
John (McMillian)
1759–1809
Francinah Gully
1764–1817
Thomas Trimble
1748–1806
Andrew Sr
1765–1834
Nancy Willis
1758–1834
James Jr
1774–1846
Mary Riley
1786–1846

James Mayes's Descendants

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James (Riley) Mayes (28 Dec 1873–4 Jun 1948) m. Aletha (Jane) Thompson (20 Jul 1890–11 Dec 1969)
  1. 1. Bertha (Mae) Mayes 1909–1910
  2. 2. Thelma (Pearl) Collins 1915–1985 m. Clellon (Everette) Hester 1910–1989 m. Thomas (Lloyd) Collins 1930–2008
    1. 1. Roberta (Ann) Hester 1940–1940
    2. 2. Bettie (Sue) Hester 1941–1941
    3. 3. Eva (Maria) Hester 1937–1948
    4. 4. Glenda (N) Newton 1943–1992 m. Dale (Melton) Peacock 1937–2023 m. Horace (William) Newton 1943–2007
  3. 3. Gordon Mayes 1927–2009 m. Carrie (Mae) Pickens 1923–2011
  4. 4. Mary (Elizabeth Mayes (Aunt) Lizzie) 1908–1968 m. Charlie Mayes 1904–
  5. 5. William (Riley) Mayes 1917–1986 m. Lila (E) Henderson 1903–1996 m. Doris (Nell Marks) Wiggins 1921–2001
    1. 1. James (Leroy) Mayes 1938–2009
    2. 2. Sarah (Margaret) Mayes 1942–2005 m. Thomas (Joseph) Kamas 1941–1999 m. Glenn (Thomas) Gilcrest 1929–2016
  6. 6. Hazel (Ollie) Mayes 1921–2008 m. Curtis (Henry) Fritz 1916–1965 m. Floyd (L) McCall 1922–2001
  7. 7. Henry (Lee) Mayes 1924–1985 m. Mattie (Alice) Bleeker 1923–2010 m. Rose (Mary) Michelson 1936–2016
    1. 1. Curtis (Wayne) Mayes 1943–2013 m. Rachel (Nan) Camp 1941–1983
    2. 2. HL ((Johnny)) Mayes 1941–2015
  8. 8. Opal (Gladys) Mayes 1911–1999 m. Lee (Allen Mayes) Sr 1905–1981 m. Leo (Porfirio) Romero 1913–1982
    1. 1. Opal (Darlene) Mayes 1930–1999 m. Thomas Bashall 1935–2008 m. Lyndell (Howard) Haywood 1946–2000 m. Jesse (Earl) Doughty 1929–2017
    2. 2. Billy(Bill) (Don) Mayes 1943–2015
    3. 3. Alma (Lee) Mayes 1938–1998 m. William (Monroe) Kellar 1927–1980 m. W. (B. Calvin) Fowler 1928–1986
    4. 4. Mary ((Jane)) Mayes 1936–2020
    5. 5. Molly (Ann) Mayes 1945–2007 m. Robert (F) Wilson 1937–1990
    6. 6. Doris (Juanita) Mayes 1933–2012 m. Benjamin (Simeon) Walter 1933–2016
    7. 7. Lee (Allen Mayes) Jr 1940–2010 m. Janus (L) Cottrell 1937–1990 m. Joycie (Elouise) Pace 1945–2007

James Mayes's Timeline

7 Records

1873
28 Dec 1873
Birth of James Riley Mayes in Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA
Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 7
James Riley Mayes resided here in Springfield Court House, Washington, Kentucky, USA
Springfield Court House, Washington, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 47
James Riley Mayes resided here in Kyle, Hays, Texas, USA
Kyle, Hays, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 57
James Riley Mayes resided here in Precinct 4, Bell, Texas, USA
Precinct 4, Bell, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 62
James Riley Mayes resided here in Rural, Bell, Texas
Rural, Bell, Texas
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 67
James Riley Mayes resided here in Bell, Texas, USA
Bell, 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

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Springfield Court House, Washington, Kentucky, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Kyle, Hays, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Kyle, Hays, Texas; Roll: T625_1816; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 69; Image: 834

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 4, Bell, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 4, Bell, Texas; Roll: 2290; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 0016; Image: 1003.0; FHL microfilm: 2342024

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Bell, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bell, Texas; Roll: T627_3983; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 14-18

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Bell, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bell, Texas; Roll: T627_3983; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 14-18

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Occupation

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Temple, Bell, Texas
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Jun 1948
    Event Place: Temple, Bell County, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] Texas Death Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Little River, Bell County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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