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James "Gray Jim" Sandlin 1837–1921 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Apr 1837

Birth Location: Clay, Kentucky, United States

Death Date: 10 Nov 1921

Death Location: Cow Creek, Owsley County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: James Sandlin

Mother: Zelpha Baker

Spouse(s): Delitha Fox

Children(s): John Sandlin, Nancy Sandlin, Mary Sandlin, Armina Sandlin, Emiline Sandlin, Richard Sandlin, William Sandlin, Isaac Sandlin

In 1837, James "Gray Jim" Sandlin entered the world in Clay, Kentucky, United States, born to James W Sandlin And Zelpha Zilphy Baker. In 1850, James "Gray Jim" Sandlin resided in Kentucky, Owsley, Kentucky, USA. In 1860, James "Gray Jim" Sandlin resided in District 1, Breathitt, Kentucky. James "Gray Jim" Sandlin married Delitha Eliza Litha Fox, and had children including Armina America Sandlin, Emiline Sandlin, Isaac A Sandlin, John Henry Sandlin, Mary Elizabeth Sandlin, Nancy Jane Sandlin, Richard Huriah Hugh Sandlin, William Primpy Bill Sandlin. James "Gray Jim" Sandlin passed away in 1921 in Cow Creek, Owsley County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1837, James "Gray Jim" Sandlin entered the world in Clay, Kentucky, United States, born to James W Sandlin And Zelpha Zilphy Baker.
  • In 1850, James "Gray Jim" Sandlin resided in Kentucky, Owsley, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1860, James "Gray Jim" Sandlin resided in District 1, Breathitt, Kentucky.
  • James "Gray Jim" Sandlin married Delitha Eliza Litha Fox, and had children including Armina America Sandlin, Emiline Sandlin, Isaac A Sandlin, John Henry Sandlin, Mary Elizabeth Sandlin, Nancy Jane Sandlin, Richard Huriah Hugh Sandlin, William Primpy Bill Sandlin.
  • James "Gray Jim" Sandlin passed away in 1921 in Cow Creek, Owsley County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Sandlin
1798–1869
Birth Location: York County, South Carolina, USA
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Zelpha Baker
1806–1911
Birth Location: Laurel Creek, Clay, Kentucky, USA
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Spouses(s)

Delitha Fox
1835–1916
Birth Location: Anderson County, Tennessee, USA
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Children(s)

John Sandlin
1868–1913
Birth Location: Breathitt County Kentucky
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Nancy Sandlin
1855–
Birth Location: Owsley, Kentucky
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Mary Sandlin
1857–1940
Birth Location: Longs Creek, Breathitt, Kentucky, United States
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Armina Sandlin
1859–1881
Birth Location: Breathitt County Kentucky
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Emiline Sandlin
1863–
Birth Location: Breathitt County Kentucky
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Richard Sandlin
1865–1897
Birth Location: Cow Creek, Owsley County, Kentucky, United States of America
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William Sandlin
1871–
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Isaac Sandlin
1873–1890
Birth Location: Kentucky
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James Sandlin's Ancestors

Self
James Sandlin
1837–1921
Birth Place: Clay, Kentucky, United States
Parents
James W. Sandlin
1798–1869
York County, South Carolina, USA
Zelpha ("Zilphy") Baker
1806–1911
Laurel Creek, Clay, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Lewis (B) Sandlin
1776–1853
Kings Creek, York, South Carolina, United States
Sarah (Cannady) Kennedy
1778–1854
Kings Creek, York, South Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Sandlin's Descendants

1.
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James ("Gray Jim") Sandlin (5 Apr 1837–10 Nov 1921) m. Delitha (Eliza "Litha") Fox (May 1835–8 Jul 1916)
  1. 1. John (Henry) Sandlin 1868–1913 m. Ella Helton 1873–1947
    1. 1. America Sandlin 1897–1969
    2. 2. Lizzie Sandlin 1899–
    3. 3. Edward Sandlin 1901–1937
    4. 4. James Sandlin 1903–1950
    5. 5. Kash (R) Sandlin 1905–1981
    6. 6. Letcher Sandlin 1908–1962
    7. 7. Mary Sandlin 1891–1948
    8. 8. Robert ("Rob, Robin") Sandlin 1893–1950
    9. 9. Mattie Sandlin 1894–
    10. 10. Jerry Sandlin 1910–1990
    11. 11. Eva Sandlin 1913–
    12. 12. Willie Sandlin 1890–
  2. 2. Nancy (Jane) Sandlin 1855–
  3. 3. Mary (Elizabeth) Sandlin 1857–1940
  4. 4. Armina ("America") Sandlin 1859–1881
  5. 5. Emiline Sandlin 1863–
  6. 6. Richard (Huriah "Hugh") Sandlin 1865–1897
  7. 7. William ("Primpy Bill") Sandlin 1871–
  8. 8. Isaac (A.) Sandlin 1873–1890

James Sandlin's Timeline

9 Records

1837
5 Apr 1837
Birth of James "Gray Jim" Sandlin in Clay, Kentucky, United States
Clay, Kentucky, United States
1850
1850
Age 13
James "Gray Jim" Sandlin resided here in Kentucky, Owsley, Kentucky, USA
Kentucky, Owsley, Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Age 23
James "Gray Jim" Sandlin resided here in District 1, Breathitt, Kentucky
District 1, Breathitt, Kentucky
1870
1870
Age 33
James "Gray Jim" Sandlin resided here in Precinct 8, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
Precinct 8, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 43
James "Gray Jim" Sandlin resided here in Crocketsville, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
Crocketsville, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 63
James "Gray Jim" Sandlin resided here in Crockettsville, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
Crockettsville, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 73
James "Gray Jim" Sandlin resided here in Crockettsville, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
Crockettsville, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 83
James "Gray Jim" Sandlin resided here in Crockettsville, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
Crockettsville, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
1921
10 Nov 1921
Age 84
Death of James "Gray Jim" Sandlin in Longs, Breathitt, Kentucky, United States
Longs, Breathitt, Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Apr 1837
    Event Place: Clay, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Crockettsville, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: T625_559; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 50
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Crocketsville, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: 404; Family History Film: 1254404; Page: 599C; Enumeration District: 014
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 8, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: M593_449; Page: 459B; Image: 101078; Family History Library Film: 545948
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Crockettsville, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: 510; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 1240510
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: M653_357; Page: 286; Family History Library Film: 803357
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Crockettsville, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: T624_466; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0010; FHL microfilm: 1374479
    [8] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Kentucky, Owsley, Kentucky; Roll: M432_216; Page: 282B; Image: 357
    [9] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Kentucky, Owsley, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Kentucky, Owsley, Kentucky; Roll: M432_216; Page: 282B; Image: 357

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 1, Breathitt, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: M653_357; Page: 286; Family History Library Film: 803357

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 8, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 8, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: M593_449; Page: 459B; Image: 101078; Family History Library Film: 545948

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Crocketsville, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Crocketsville, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: 404; Family History Film: 1254404; Page: 599C; Enumeration District: 014

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Crockettsville, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Crockettsville, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: 510; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 1240510

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Crockettsville, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Crockettsville, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: T624_466; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0010; FHL microfilm: 1374479

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Crockettsville, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Crockettsville, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: T625_559; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 50

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; NAI Title: General Index to Civil War and Later Pension Files, ca. 1949 - ca. 1949; NAI Number: 563268; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773 - 2007; Record Grou

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Nov 1921
    Event Place: Longs, Breathitt, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Cow Creek, Owsley County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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