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James Zalmon Mott 1863–1940 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 November 1863

Birth Location: Eaton County, Michigan, United States of America

Death Date: 21 January 1940

Death Location: Pennfield, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States of America

Father: Burger Mott

Mother: Clarissa Butterfield

Spouse(s): Myrtle Palmer

Children(s): Lyle Mott

The story of James Zalmon Mott began in 1863 in Eaton County, Michigan, United States of America. In 1880, James Zalmon Mott resided in Walton, Eaton, Michigan, USA. In 1920, James Zalmon Mott resided in Battle Creek Ward 15, Calhoun, Michigan, USA. James Zalmon Mott married Myrtle Bell Palmer, and had children including Lyle Mott. James Zalmon Mott passed away in 1940 in Pennfield, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of James Zalmon Mott began in 1863 in Eaton County, Michigan, United States of America.
  • In 1880, James Zalmon Mott resided in Walton, Eaton, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1920, James Zalmon Mott resided in Battle Creek Ward 15, Calhoun, Michigan, USA.
  • James Zalmon Mott married Myrtle Bell Palmer, and had children including Lyle Mott.
  • James Zalmon Mott passed away in 1940 in Pennfield, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Mott's Ancestors

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James Mott
1863–1940
Birth Place: Eaton County, Michigan, United States of America
Parents
Burger Mott
1833–1906
Enfield, Tompkins County, New York, United States of America
Clarissa Butterfield
1834–1911
New York, United States of America
Grandparents
Hiram Butterfield
1805–1901
Waitsfield, Vermont, USA
Lydia (Lathrop) Conant
1807–1874
Lyme, Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Butterfield
1780–1814
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Stephen Butterfield
1736–1818
Sarah Sawyer
1748–1824

James Mott's Descendants

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James (Zalmon) Mott (12 November 1863–21 January 1940) m. Myrtle (Bell) Palmer (3 June 1867–13 December 1940)
  1. 1. Lyle Mott 1892– m. Bertha (C.) Hamlin 1895–

James Mott's Timeline

5 Records

1863
12 November 1863
Birth of James Zalmon Mott in Eaton County, Michigan, United States of America
Eaton County, Michigan, United States of America
1880
1880
Age 17
James Zalmon Mott resided here in Walton, Eaton, Michigan, USA
Walton, Eaton, Michigan, USA
1920
1920
Age 57
James Zalmon Mott resided here in Battle Creek Ward 15, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
Battle Creek Ward 15, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
1930
1930
Age 67
James Zalmon Mott resided here in Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
1940
21 January 1940
Age 77
Death of James Zalmon Mott in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States of America
Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 November 1863
    Event Place: Eaton County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Battle Creek Ward 15, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: T625_759; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 57
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0031
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Walton, Eaton, Michigan; Roll: 578; Page: 294A; Enumeration District: 076
    [4] Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 33; Film Description: 1886 Wayne - 1887 Iosco
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952
    [7] Michigan, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1822-1940

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Walton, Eaton, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Walton, Eaton, Michigan; Roll: 578; Page: 294A; Enumeration District: 076

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Battle Creek Ward 15, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Battle Creek Ward 15, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: T625_759; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 57

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0031

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Olivet Eaton Comich
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 33; Film Description: 1886 Wayne - 1887 Iosco

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 January 1940
    Event Place: Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pennfield, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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