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James Edward Pinkerton 1864–1942 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Sept 1864

Birth Location: Degognia, Jackson, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 1 Nov 1942

Death Location: Rockwood, Randolph County, Illinois

Father: James Pinkerton

Mother:

Spouse(s): Nancy Lawder

Children(s): Fred Pinkerton, Hans Pinkerton, Nettie Pinkerton, Kent Pinkerton, Stella Pinkerton

The story of James Edward Pinkerton began in 1864 in Degognia, Jackson, Illinois, USA. In 1900, James Edward Pinkerton resided in Ora, Jackson, Illinois, USA. In 1910, James Edward Pinkerton resided in Bradley, Jackson, Illinois, USA. James Edward Pinkerton married Nancy Rebecca Lawder, and had children including Fred Wordley Pinkerton, Hans Pinkerton, Kent Edward Pinkerton, Nettie Pinkerton, Stella Pinkerton. James Edward Pinkerton passed away in 1942 in Rockwood, Randolph County, Illinois.

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Biography

  • The story of James Edward Pinkerton began in 1864 in Degognia, Jackson, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1900, James Edward Pinkerton resided in Ora, Jackson, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1910, James Edward Pinkerton resided in Bradley, Jackson, Illinois, USA.
  • James Edward Pinkerton married Nancy Rebecca Lawder, and had children including Fred Wordley Pinkerton, Hans Pinkerton, Kent Edward Pinkerton, Nettie Pinkerton, Stella Pinkerton.
  • James Edward Pinkerton passed away in 1942 in Rockwood, Randolph County, Illinois.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Pinkerton
1842–1923
Birth Location: Trumbull County, Ohio, USA
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Spouses(s)

Nancy Lawder
1855–1931
Birth Location: Jackson Co , IL
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Children(s)

Fred Pinkerton
1892–1973
Birth Location: Rockwood, Illinois, USA
FP
Hans Pinkerton
1887–1965
Birth Location: Sparta, Randolph, Illinois, USA
HP
Nettie Pinkerton
1893–1979
Birth Location: Illinois
NP
Kent Pinkerton
1897–1941
Birth Location: Illinois
KP
Stella Pinkerton
1890–
Birth Location: Illinois
SP

James Pinkerton's Ancestors

Self
James Pinkerton
1864–1942
Birth Place: Degognia, Jackson, Illinois, USA
Parents
James Pinkerton
1842–1923
Trumbull County, Ohio, USA
Grandparents
William (Wallace Pinkerton) Sr.
1804–1886
Pennsylvania, USA
Rachel Hanks
1812–1878
Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Jr.
1771–1854
Hannah Kennedy
1776–1854
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Wiliam Sr.
1728–1814
Elizabeth Cresswell
1740–1823
Montgomery Kennedy
1725–1792
Agnes McMechen
1730–1804

James Pinkerton's Descendants

1.
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James (Edward) Pinkerton (16 Sept 1864–1 Nov 1942) m. Nancy (Rebecca) Lawder (22 Oct 1855–19 Mar 1931)
  1. 1. Fred (Wordley) Pinkerton 1892–1973 m. Anna (M.) Ray 1893–1943
    1. 1. Mary (Ruth) Pinkerton 1918–2009 m. Cecil (R.) Curtis 1913–1973
    2. 2. Maxwell (J) Pinkerton 1917–
    3. 3. Delphine Pinkerton 1921–1948
  2. 2. Hans Pinkerton 1887–1965
  3. 3. Nettie Pinkerton 1893–1979
  4. 4. Kent (Edward) Pinkerton 1897–1941
  5. 5. Stella Pinkerton 1890–

James Pinkerton's Timeline

7 Records

1864
16 Sept 1864
Birth of James Edward Pinkerton in Degognia, Jackson, Illinois, USA
Degognia, Jackson, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 36
James Edward Pinkerton resided here in Ora, Jackson, Illinois, USA
Ora, Jackson, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 46
James Edward Pinkerton resided here in Bradley, Jackson, Illinois, USA
Bradley, Jackson, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 56
James Edward Pinkerton resided here in Blairsville, Williamson, Illinois, USA
Blairsville, Williamson, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 66
James Edward Pinkerton resided here in Hurst, Williamson, Illinois
Hurst, Williamson, Illinois
1942
29 Oct 1942
Age 78
Death of James Edward Pinkerton in Herrin, Williamson, Illinois, USA
Herrin, Williamson, Illinois, USA
1942
1 Nov 1942
Age 78
Burial of James Edward Pinkerton in Rockwood, Randolph County, Illinois
Rockwood, Randolph County, Illinois

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Sept 1864
    Event Place: Degognia, Jackson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Blairsville, Williamson, Illinois; Roll: T625_418; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 151; Image: 26
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hurst, Williamson, Illinois; Roll: 570; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0010; Image: 270.0; FHL microfilm: 2340305
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Ora, Jackson, Illinois; Roll: 307; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0031; FHL microfilm: 1240307
    [5] Year: 1910; Census Place: Bradley, Jackson, Illinois; Roll: T624_293; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0042; FHL microfilm: 1374306
    [6] Illinois, County Marriages

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Ora, Jackson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Ora, Jackson, Illinois; Roll: 307; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0031; FHL microfilm: 1240307

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Bradley, Jackson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Year: 1910; Census Place: Bradley, Jackson, Illinois; Roll: T624_293; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0042; FHL microfilm: 1374306

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Blairsville, Williamson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Blairsville, Williamson, Illinois; Roll: T625_418; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 151; Image: 26

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Hurst, Williamson, Illinois
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hurst, Williamson, Illinois; Roll: 570; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0010; Image: 270.0; FHL microfilm: 2340305

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Hurst, Williamson County, Illinois
    Record Source: Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Oct 1942
    Event Place: Herrin, Williamson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1 Nov 1942
    Event Place: Rockwood, Randolph County, Illinois
    Record Source: Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index
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