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James Mortimer 1852–1923 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Feb 1852

Birth Location: Illinois

Death Date: 17 Mar 1923

Death Location: Yellowstone County, Montana, United States of America

Father: John Mortimer

Mother: Emily Moorman

Spouse(s): Mary Dovore

Children(s): Lillian Mortimer, Bessee Mortimer, Fannie Mortimer, James Mortimer, Edward Mortimer, A Mortimer

In 1852, James Mortimer entered the world in Illinois, born to John W Mortimer And Emily Moorman. In 1870, James Mortimer resided in Dillon, Tazewell, Illinois, USA. In 1880, James Mortimer resided in Dillon, Tazewell, Illinois, USA. James Mortimer married Mary C Dovore, and had children including A Mary Mortimer, Bessee Mortimer, Edward Mortimer, Fannie Mortimer, James Mortimer, Lillian Mortimer. James Mortimer passed away in 1923 in Yellowstone County, Montana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1852, James Mortimer entered the world in Illinois, born to John W Mortimer And Emily Moorman.
  • In 1870, James Mortimer resided in Dillon, Tazewell, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1880, James Mortimer resided in Dillon, Tazewell, Illinois, USA.
  • James Mortimer married Mary C Dovore, and had children including A Mary Mortimer, Bessee Mortimer, Edward Mortimer, Fannie Mortimer, James Mortimer, Lillian Mortimer.
  • James Mortimer passed away in 1923 in Yellowstone County, Montana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Mortimer's Ancestors

Self
James Mortimer
1852–1923
Birth Place: Illinois
Parents
John W Mortimer
1820–1892
England
Emily Moorman
1827–1896
Ohio
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Mortimer's Descendants

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James Mortimer (2 Feb 1852–17 Mar 1923) m. Mary (C.) Dovore (Mar 1858–)
  1. 1. Lillian Mortimer 1877–1960
  2. 2. Bessee Mortimer 1880–
  3. 3. Fannie Mortimer 1882–1962 m. William Meyst 1872–1949
    1. 1. Lucile Meyst 1910–
    2. 2. Marion Meyst 1925–1999
    3. 3. Helen Meyst 1903–1985 m. J. (R.) Donner 1898–
    4. 4. Bessie Meyst 1905–1988
  4. 4. James Mortimer 1885–
  5. 5. Edward Mortimer 1887–
  6. 6. A (Mary) Mortimer 1897–

James Mortimer's Timeline

7 Records

1852
2 Feb 1852
Birth of James Mortimer in Illinois
Illinois
1870
1870
Age 18
James Mortimer resided here in Dillon, Tazewell, Illinois, USA
Dillon, Tazewell, Illinois, USA
1880
1880
Age 28
James Mortimer resided here in Dillon, Tazewell, Illinois, USA
Dillon, Tazewell, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 48
James Mortimer resided here in Dillon, Tazewell, Illinois, USA
Dillon, Tazewell, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 58
James Mortimer resided here in Dillon, Tazewell, Illinois, USA
Dillon, Tazewell, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 68
James Mortimer resided here in Justice Precinct 1, Deaf Smith, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 1, Deaf Smith, Texas, USA
1923
17 Mar 1923
Age 71
Death of James Mortimer in Yellowstone, Montana, USA
Yellowstone, Montana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Feb 1852
    Event Place: Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Dillon, Tazewell, Illinois; Roll: M593_283; Page: 60B; Family History Library Film: 545782
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Dillon, Tazewell, Illinois; Roll: 253; Page: 482B; Enumeration District: 246
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Dillon, Tazewell, Illinois; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0138; FHL microfilm: 1240347
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Dillon, Tazewell, Illinois; Roll: T624_328; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0133; FHL microfilm: 1374341
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Deaf Smith, Texas; Roll: T625_1790; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 52

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Dillon, Tazewell, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Dillon, Tazewell, Illinois; Roll: M593_283; Page: 60B; Family History Library Film: 545782

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Dillon, Tazewell, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Dillon, Tazewell, Illinois; Roll: 253; Page: 482B; Enumeration District: 246

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Dillon, Tazewell, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Dillon, Tazewell, Illinois; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0138; FHL microfilm: 1240347

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Dillon, Tazewell, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Dillon, Tazewell, Illinois; Roll: T624_328; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0133; FHL microfilm: 1374341

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 1, Deaf Smith, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Deaf Smith, Texas; Roll: T625_1790; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 52

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Mar 1923
    Event Place: Yellowstone, Montana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Montana, Death Index, 1907-2015, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services; Helena, Montana

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Yellowstone County, Montana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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