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James Turner Presley 1834–1920 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Apr 1834

Birth Location: Chester, South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 4 Aug 1920

Death Location: Coldwater (Tate County), Tate County, Mississippi, USA

Father: John Presley

Mother: Eleanor Sandifer

Spouse(s): Sallie Bennett

Children(s): Laura Presley, William Presley, Mary Presley

In 1834, James Turner Presley entered the world in Chester, South Carolina, USA, born to John Templeton Presley And Eleanor Sandifer. In 1850, James Turner Presley resided in Chester, South Carolina, USA. In 1860, James Turner Presley resided in Chester, Chester, South Carolina, USA. James Turner Presley married Sallie Elvira Bennett, and had children including Laura Ellen Presley, Mary Anna Presley, William Martin Presley. James Turner Presley passed away in 1920 in Coldwater (Tate County), Tate County, Mississippi, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1834, James Turner Presley entered the world in Chester, South Carolina, USA, born to John Templeton Presley And Eleanor Sandifer.
  • In 1850, James Turner Presley resided in Chester, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1860, James Turner Presley resided in Chester, Chester, South Carolina, USA.
  • James Turner Presley married Sallie Elvira Bennett, and had children including Laura Ellen Presley, Mary Anna Presley, William Martin Presley.
  • James Turner Presley passed away in 1920 in Coldwater (Tate County), Tate County, Mississippi, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Presley
1792–1856
Birth Location: ,Mecklenburg,North Carolina,USA
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Eleanor Sandifer
1795–1853
Birth Location: York, York, South Carolina, United States
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Spouses(s)

Sallie Bennett
1836–1909
Birth Location: Chester, South Carolina
SB

Children(s)

Laura Presley
1860–1947
Birth Location: Chester, South Carolina, USA
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William Presley
1857–1941
Birth Location: South Carolina
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Mary Presley
1870–
Birth Location: –
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James Presley's Ancestors

Self
James Presley
1834–1920
Birth Place: Chester, South Carolina, USA
Parents
John Templeton Presley
1792–1856
,Mecklenburg,North Carolina,USA
Eleanor Sandifer
1795–1853
York, York, South Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Thomas (Presley) Jr.
1766–1849
Mecklenburg, Anson, North Carolina, USA
Jennea (Jane) Sutton
1769–1844
Anson, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Sr
1730–1808
Sarah Culpepper
1734–1808
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Andreas Presler
1701–1759
Anna Wells
1697–1765
Martha Mallory
1700–1764

James Presley's Descendants

1.
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James (Turner) Presley (21 Apr 1834–4 Aug 1920) m. Sallie (Elvira) Bennett (11 Dec 1836–25 Feb 1909)
  1. 1. Laura (Ellen) Presley 1860–1947 m. James (Edward) Darby 1851–1917
    1. 1. Edward (Presley) Darby 1896–1988 m. Theodosia Calhoun 1896–1981
      1. 1. Chattie (Sue) Darby 1921–2013 m. Wayne (Buford) Smith 1918–2013
        1. 1. Eleanor (Sue) Smith 1939–2020
      2. 2. Mildred Darby 1920–2013 m. William (Ward) GORDON 1919–1979
        1. 1. William (Edward) GORDON 1943–1972
    2. 2. Jessie Darby 1881–
    3. 3. Walter (James) Darby 1882–1969 m. Mary Harrison 1883–1943
      1. 1. Fred (Harrison) Darby 1918–1971
      2. 2. Robert (Ellis) Darby 1913–1984
      3. 3. John (C.) Darby 1914–1997
      4. 4. James (Thomas) Darby 1916–1996
      5. 5. Arlyn (Eugene) Darby 1925–2009
    4. 4. John (Ainsley) Darby 1887–1923 m. Minnie (Kate) Turley 1888–1974
      1. 1. Infant (son) Darby 1909–1909
      2. 2. Infant (Son) Darby 1912–1912
      3. 3. Katie (Bell) Darby 1913–1995 m. Orris (Franklin) Bailey 1903–
      4. 4. Mary (Darcus) Darby 1917–
      5. 5. J. (E.) Darby 1919–1988
      6. 6. Virginia (Turley) Darby 1922–
    5. 5. Hall (Bennett) Darby 1893–1970
    6. 6. Thomas (Leroy "Roy Lee") Darby 1898–1947 m. Lillian (Blackbourne) Darby 1901–1932
      1. 1. Annie (Marceline Darby) Kellum 1925–2015 m. Joseph (Leslie) Kellum 1924–
      2. 2. Thelma Darby 1920–1920
    7. 7. Christina Darby 1900–1900
    8. 8. Marlin (Lee) Darby 1901–1980 m. Ruby UNKNOWN-DARBY 1907–1988 m. Agnes (Lucille) Veazey 1903–1995
      1. 1. Marlin (Lee Darby) Jr. 1930–2006 m. Betty (Jo) Clark 1932–1995
    9. 9. Rexford Darby 1885–1976
    10. 10. Paul (Wilson "Pete") Darby 1890–1968 m. Cornelia (Vesta "Connie") Carter 1891–1976
      1. 1. Metra (Lee) Darby 1912–1980
      2. 2. Lawrence (Edward) Darby 1915–
      3. 3. Hiram (Wilson) Darby 1917–1975
      4. 4. Everett Darby 1920–
      5. 5. Carter (Presley) Darby 1914–1990
  2. 2. William (Martin) Presley 1857–1941 m. Lela (A) Graham 1867–1933
    1. 1. Arthur (Bennett) Presley 1887–1967 m. Lucille Jones 1892–1946
    2. 2. William (Clinton) Presley 1895–1895
  3. 3. Mary (Anna) Presley 1870–

James Presley's Timeline

7 Records

1834
21 Apr 1834
Birth of James Turner Presley in Chester, South Carolina, USA
Chester, South Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 16
James Turner Presley resided here in Chester, South Carolina, USA
Chester, South Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 26
James Turner Presley resided here in Chester, Chester, South Carolina, USA
Chester, Chester, South Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 46
James Turner Presley resided here in Coldwater, Tate, Mississippi, USA
Coldwater, Tate, Mississippi, USA
1900
1900
Age 66
James Turner Presley resided here in Coldwater, Tate, Mississippi, USA
Coldwater, Tate, Mississippi, USA
1920
1920
Age 86
James Turner Presley resided here in Coldwater, Tate, Mississippi, USA
Coldwater, Tate, Mississippi, USA
1920
4 Aug 1920
Age 86
Death of James Turner Presley in Biloxi, Harrison, Mississippi, USA
Biloxi, Harrison, Mississippi, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Apr 1834
    Event Place: Chester, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Coldwater, Tate, Mississippi
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Coldwater, Tate, Mississippi; Roll: 665; Family History Film: 1254665; Page: 243B; Enumeration District: 183; Image: 0492
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Coldwater, Tate, Mississippi; Roll: 829; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0093; FHL microfilm: 1240829
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Chester, Chester, South Carolina; Roll: M653_1217; Page: 7; Image: 18; Family History Library Film: 805217
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Chester, South Carolina; Roll: M432_851; Page: 75A; Image: 155
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Web: Mississippi, Find A Grave Index, 1798-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Chester, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Chester, South Carolina; Roll: M432_851; Page: 75A; Image: 155

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Chester, Chester, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Chester, Chester, South Carolina; Roll: M653_1217; Page: 7; Image: 18; Family History Library Film: 805217

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Coldwater, Tate, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Coldwater, Tate, Mississippi; Roll: 665; Family History Film: 1254665; Page: 243B; Enumeration District: 183; Image: 0492

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Coldwater, Tate, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Coldwater, Tate, Mississippi; Roll: 829; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0093; FHL microfilm: 1240829

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Coldwater, Tate, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Coldwater, Tate, Mississippi

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Aug 1920
    Event Place: Biloxi, Harrison, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Mississippi, Find A Grave Index, 1798-2012

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Coldwater (Tate County), Tate County, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Mississippi, Find A Grave Index, 1798-2012
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