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James Richard D “Jim” Rivers 1836–1899 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Dec 1836

Birth Location: ALABAMA USA

Death Date: 23 Jul 1899

Death Location: Mount Vernon, Mobile, Alabama, United States

Father: Joel Rivers

Mother: Edith Weaver

Spouse(s): Martha Byrd

Children(s): Rosa RIVERS, Lemuel Rivers, James Rivers, Joe Rivers, George Rivers

The story of James Richard D “Jim” Rivers began in 1836 in ALABAMA USA. James Richard D “Jim” Rivers married Martha Ann Sis Byrd, and had children including George Thomas Rivers, James S Rivers, Joe William Rivers, Lemuel Rivers, Rosa Edna Rivers. James Richard D “Jim” Rivers passed away in 1899 in Mount Vernon, Mobile, Alabama, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of James Richard D “Jim” Rivers began in 1836 in ALABAMA USA.
  • James Richard D “Jim” Rivers married Martha Ann Sis Byrd, and had children including George Thomas Rivers, James S Rivers, Joe William Rivers, Lemuel Rivers, Rosa Edna Rivers.
  • James Richard D “Jim” Rivers passed away in 1899 in Mount Vernon, Mobile, Alabama, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Rivers's Ancestors

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James Rivers
1836–1899
Birth Place: ALABAMA USA
Parents
Joel Thomas Jr Rivers
1776–1853
Prince George Co, VA
Edith ("Edy") Weaver
1799–
Georgia, United States
Grandparents
Melinda ("Linney") Filmore
1770–1830
Ga
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Rivers's Descendants

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James (Richard D “Jim”) Rivers (2 Dec 1836–23 Jul 1899) m. Martha (Ann “Sis”) Byrd (17 May 1836–31 Jan 1918)
  1. 1. Rosa (Edna) RIVERS 1862–1928 m. Lemuel Byrd 1859–1948
    1. 1. Jasper (Augusta) Loften 1880–1952 m. Clara Lofton 1892–1911
      1. 1. Joseph (W) Lofton 1926–1929
      2. 2. Oliver Lofton 1914–1961
      3. 3. Gavin (Lee) Lofton 1923–1998
    2. 2. Grace Byrd 1882–1950
    3. 3. Lottie Byrd 1893–
    4. 4. George (W) Byrd 1890–
    5. 5. Rose (A) Byrd 1898–
    6. 6. John (L) Byrd 1895–
    7. 7. Ada Byrd 1885–1968 m. Oscor Weaver 1886–1974
  2. 2. Lemuel Rivers 1869–1928
  3. 3. James (S) Rivers 1864–1946
  4. 4. Joe (William) Rivers 1872–1935
  5. 5. George (Thomas) Rivers 1862–1917

James Rivers's Timeline

5 Records

1836
2 Dec 1836
Birth of James Richard D “Jim” Rivers in ALABAMA USA
ALABAMA USA
1838
02 DEC 1838/39
Age 2
Birth of James Richard D “Jim” Rivers in Alabama, USA
Alabama, USA
1899
23 JUL 1899
Age 63
Death of James Richard D “Jim” Rivers in Mobile County, Alabama, USA
Mobile County, Alabama, USA
1899
23 Jul 1899
Age 63
Death of James Richard D “Jim” Rivers in Alabama, USA
Alabama, USA
1899
23 Jul 1899
Age 63
Death of James Richard D “Jim” Rivers in Mount Vernon, Mobile, Alabama, United States
Mount Vernon, Mobile, Alabama, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 02 DEC 1838/39
    Event Place: Alabama, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Dec 1836
    Event Place: ALABAMA USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 JUL 1899
    Event Place: Mobile County, Alabama, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Jul 1899
    Event Place: Alabama, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Jul 1899
    Event Place: Mount Vernon, Mobile, Alabama, United States

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