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James Henry Ransom 1875–1940 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Jul 1875

Birth Location: Raleigh, West Virginia

Death Date: 3 Jul 1940

Death Location: United States

Father: Isaac Ransom

Mother:

Spouse(s): Ellen Lilly, Dorthy Ransom

Children(s): Augustus Ransom

In 1875, James Henry Ransom entered the world in Raleigh, West Virginia, born to Isaac Ransom And Mary E Ransom. In 1917, James Henry Ransom resided in Summers, West Virginia. In 1920, James Henry Ransom resided in Jumping Branch, Summers, West Virginia, USA. James Henry Ransom married Dorthy Ransom, Ellen Lilly, and had children including Augustus Elizabeth Agatha Ransom. James Henry Ransom passed away in 1940 in United States.

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Biography

  • In 1875, James Henry Ransom entered the world in Raleigh, West Virginia, born to Isaac Ransom And Mary E Ransom.
  • In 1917, James Henry Ransom resided in Summers, West Virginia.
  • In 1920, James Henry Ransom resided in Jumping Branch, Summers, West Virginia, USA.
  • James Henry Ransom married Dorthy Ransom, Ellen Lilly, and had children including Augustus Elizabeth Agatha Ransom.
  • James Henry Ransom passed away in 1940 in United States.

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James Ransom's Ancestors

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James Ransom
1875–1940
Birth Place: Raleigh, West Virginia
Parents
Isaac Ransom
1847–1902
Grandparents
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2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Ransom's Descendants

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James (Henry) Ransom (27 Jul 1875–3 Jul 1940) m. Ellen Lilly (abt 1877–Before 1920) m. Dorthy Ransom (abt 1892–19 Apr 1926)
  1. 1. Augustus (Elizabeth "Agatha") Ransom 1899–1988 m. Russell (Cleophus) Carter 1898–1971
    1. 1. Clara (E.) Carter 1920– m. James Cook 1918–
    2. 2. Edith (B) Carter 1922–
    3. 3. Ileene (M.) Carter 1924–1991 m. Mark (Roosevelt) Comer 1919–1991
    4. 4. Shirley (Marie) Carter 1934–1990

James Ransom's Timeline

4 Records

1875
27 Jul 1875
Birth of James Henry Ransom in Raleigh, West Virginia
Raleigh, West Virginia
1917
1917-1918
Age 42
James Henry Ransom resided here in Summers, West Virginia
Summers, West Virginia
1920
1920
Age 45
James Henry Ransom resided here in Jumping Branch, Summers, West Virginia, USA
Jumping Branch, Summers, West Virginia, USA
1940
3 Jul 1940
Age 65
Death of James Henry Ransom in Raleigh, West Virginia, United States
Raleigh, West Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Jul 1875
    Event Place: Raleigh, West Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: West Virginia; Registration County: Summers; Roll: 1992964
    [2] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [3] Raleigh County, West Virginia Birth Records, 1853-75
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Jumping Branch, Summers, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1968; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 141; Image: 1016
    [5] West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Summers, West Virginia
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: West Virginia; Registration County: Summers; Roll: 1992964

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Jumping Branch, Summers, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Jumping Branch, Summers, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1968; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 141; Image: 1016

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Jul 1940
    Event Place: Raleigh, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source: West Virginia, Deaths Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: West Virginia, Deaths Index

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