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James Rivers 1937 – 1995 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Jul 1937

Birth Location: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA

Death Date: 26 May 1995

Death Location: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA

Father: Essie Rivers

Mother: Lavonia Miles

Spouse(s): Delores Harris

Children(s): Betty Rivers

The story of James Rivers began in 1937 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA. In 1940, James Rivers resided in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, United States. In 1951, James Rivers resided in Indiana. James Rivers married Delores Jean Harris, and had children including Betty Jo Rivers. James Rivers passed away in 1995 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of James Rivers began in 1937 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1940, James Rivers resided in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, United States.
  • In 1951, James Rivers resided in Indiana.
  • James Rivers married Delores Jean Harris, and had children including Betty Jo Rivers.
  • James Rivers passed away in 1995 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Essie Rivers
1917 – 1983
Birth Location: Georgia
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Lavonia Miles
1920 – 1963
Birth Location: Indiana
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Spouses(s)

Delores Harris
1936 – 1987
Birth Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
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Children(s)

Betty Rivers
1954 –
Birth Location: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
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James Rivers's Ancestors

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James Rivers
1937 – 1995
Birth Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
Parents
Essie James Rivers
1917 – 1983
Georgia
Lavonia Miles
1920 – 1963
Indiana
Grandparents
Robert Rivers
1867 –
Alabama, USA
Mary (Lou) Parker
1887 – 1934
Georgia
Henry Miles
1882 –
Texas
Maggie (Burness) Miles
1890 –
Davidson, Tennessee, United States
Great-Grandparents
Dock Rivers
1829 – 1926
Patsy Pitts
1860 –
William Parker
1860 – 1932
Vessie Seay
1864 – 1924
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jackson Parker
Georgia
Edmond Seay
1824 –
Lettie Homes
1847 –

James Rivers's Descendants

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James Rivers (18 Jul 1937 – 26 May 1995) m. Delores (Jean) Harris (25 Feb 1936 – 13 Oct 1987)
  1. 1. Betty (Jo) Rivers (Jul 1954 – ) m. Thomas Barker m. Michael Edwards (abt 1947 – )

James Rivers's Timeline

4 Records

1937
18 Jul 1937
Birth of James Rivers in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 3
James Rivers resided here in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, United States
Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, United States
1951
Before 1951
Age 14
James Rivers resided here in Indiana
Indiana
1995
26 May 1995
Age 58
Death of James Rivers in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Jul 1937
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana; Roll: T627_1122; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 96-32
    [2] Social Security Death Index, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1995; Roll: 10
    [5] Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [7] Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1917-2005, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Records of Marriage 1961-2005; Series Number: 89-204; Year: 1999; Certificate Range: 002500 - 004999

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana; Roll: T627_1122; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 96-32

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Indiana
    Record Source: Social Security Death Index, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 May 1995
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Social Security Death Index, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1995; Roll: 10
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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