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James Leonard Napier 1892–1960 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Oct 1892

Birth Location: Leslie County, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 12 Mar 1960

Death Location: Roak, Leslie, Kentucky, USA

Father:

Mother:

Spouse(s): Ellen Roark, Mary Roark

Children(s): James Jr, Berry Napier, Berry Napier, Doshia Napier, Taylor Napier

The story of James Leonard Napier began in 1892 in Leslie County, Kentucky, USA. In 1900, James Leonard Napier resided in Marrowbone, Leslie, Kentucky, USA. James Leonard Napier married Ellen Roark, Mary Roark, and had children including Berry Napier, Dorothy Napier, Doshia Napier, James H Napier Jr, Margaret Napier, Ray Napier, Taylor Napier. James Leonard Napier passed away in 1960 in Roak, Leslie, Kentucky, USA.

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  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

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Biography

  • The story of James Leonard Napier began in 1892 in Leslie County, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1900, James Leonard Napier resided in Marrowbone, Leslie, Kentucky, USA.
  • James Leonard Napier married Ellen Roark, Mary Roark, and had children including Berry Napier, Dorothy Napier, Doshia Napier, James H Napier Jr, Margaret Napier, Ray Napier, Taylor Napier.
  • James Leonard Napier passed away in 1960 in Roak, Leslie, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Ellen Roark
1908–
Birth Location: Kentucky
ER
Mary Roark
1894–
Birth Location: Kentucky
MR

Children(s)

James Jr
1932–2023
Birth Location: Hazel Patch, Laurel County, Kentucky, United States of America
JJ
Berry Napier
1920–1978
Birth Location: Roark Leslie, Kentucky
BN
Berry Napier
1920–1978
Birth Location: Roark Leslie, Kentucky
BN
Doshia Napier
1914–
Birth Location: Kentucky
DN
Taylor Napier
1915–
Birth Location: Kentucky
TN

James Napier's Ancestors

Self
James Napier
1892–1960
Birth Place: Leslie County, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Napier's Descendants

1.
JN
James (Leonard) Napier (12 Oct 1892–12 Mar 1960) m. Ellen Roark (abt 1908–) m. Mary Roark (abt 1894–)
  1. 1. James (H. Napier) Jr 1932–2023 m. Carol (Dean Crowley) Otterman 1933–2012
  2. 2. Berry Napier 1920–1978
  3. 3. Berry Napier 1920–1978
  4. 4. Doshia Napier 1914–
  5. 5. Taylor Napier 1915–

James Napier's Timeline

10 Records

1892
12 Oct 1892
Birth of James Leonard Napier in Roark, Leslie, Kentucky, USA
Roark, Leslie, Kentucky, USA
1892
12 Oct 1892
Birth of James Leonard Napier in Leslie County, Kentucky, USA
Leslie County, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 8
James Leonard Napier resided here in Marrowbone, Leslie, Kentucky, USA
Marrowbone, Leslie, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 18
James Leonard Napier resided here in Marrowbone, Leslie, Kentucky, USA
Marrowbone, Leslie, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 28
James Leonard Napier resided here in Howard, Leslie, Kentucky, USA
Howard, Leslie, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 38
James Leonard Napier resided here in Marrowbone, Leslie, Kentucky, USA
Marrowbone, Leslie, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 43
James Leonard Napier resided here in Roark, Leslie, Kentucky
Roark, Leslie, Kentucky
1940
1940
Age 48
James Leonard Napier resided here in Mag D 3, Leslie, Kentucky, USA
Mag D 3, Leslie, Kentucky, USA
1960
12 Mar 1960
Age 68
Death of James Leonard Napier in Roark, Leslie, Kentucky, USA
Roark, Leslie, Kentucky, USA
1960
12 Mar 1960
Age 68
Death of James Leonard Napier in Roak, Leslie, Kentucky, USA
Roak, Leslie, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Oct 1892
    Event Place: Roark, Leslie, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [4] Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Oct 1892
    Event Place: Leslie County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Marrowbone, Leslie, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Marrowbone, Leslie, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Howard, Leslie, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Marrowbone, Leslie, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Roark, Leslie, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Mag D 3, Leslie, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Leslie, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Roark, Leslie, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Mar 1960
    Event Place: Roark, Leslie, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Mar 1960
    Event Place: Roak, Leslie, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
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