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James William (Willie) Savage 1878–1918 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Oct 1878

Birth Location: Decatur County, Tennessee

Death Date: 10 Dec 1918

Death Location: United States

Father: Henry Savage

Mother: Martha Russell

Spouse(s): Mattie White

Children(s): William Savage, Gracie Savage, Infant Savage, Annie Savage

In 1878, James William (Willie) Savage entered the world in Decatur County, Tennessee, born to Henry Harrison Savage And Martha Mattie Jane Russell. In 1880, James William (Willie) Savage resided in District 4, Decatur, Tennessee, USA. In 1900, James William (Willie) Savage resided in Civil District 9, Gibson, Tennessee, USA. James William (Willie) Savage married Mattie Pauline White, and had children including Annie Gray Savage, Gracie Lee Savage, Infant Son Savage, William Harrison Savage. James William (Willie) Savage passed away in 1918 in United States.

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Biography

  • In 1878, James William (Willie) Savage entered the world in Decatur County, Tennessee, born to Henry Harrison Savage And Martha Mattie Jane Russell.
  • In 1880, James William (Willie) Savage resided in District 4, Decatur, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1900, James William (Willie) Savage resided in Civil District 9, Gibson, Tennessee, USA.
  • James William (Willie) Savage married Mattie Pauline White, and had children including Annie Gray Savage, Gracie Lee Savage, Infant Son Savage, William Harrison Savage.
  • James William (Willie) Savage passed away in 1918 in United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Savage
1854–1937
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
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Martha Russell
1853–1937
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
MR

Spouses(s)

Mattie White
1881–1956
Birth Location: Tennessee
MW

Children(s)

William Savage
1912–1976
Birth Location: Tennessee
WS
Gracie Savage
1900–1992
Birth Location: Tennessee
GS
Infant Savage
1908–1908
Birth Location: –
IS
Annie Savage
1904–1973
Birth Location: Tennessee
AS

James Savage's Ancestors

Self
James Savage
1878–1918
Birth Place: Decatur County, Tennessee
Parents
Henry Harrison Savage
1854–1937
Tennessee, United States
Martha ("Mattie" Jane) Russell
1853–1937
Alabama, USA
Grandparents
William (Henry) Savage
1803–1880
North Carolina
Winnie Laird
1824–1880
North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Drury Savage
1785–1871
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Drury Savage
1737–1785
Amey
1755–

James Savage's Descendants

1.
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James (William (Willie)) Savage (6 Oct 1878–10 Dec 1918) m. Mattie (Pauline) White (4 Oct 1881–26 Apr 1956)
  1. 1. William (Harrison) Savage 1912–1976 m. Mina (Merl) Boyett 1911–
  2. 2. Gracie (Lee) Savage 1900–1992 m. Marion (James) Barnett 1896–1955
    1. 1. Mary (Helen) Barnett 1932–2006
    2. 2. James (Eugene) Barnett 1926–
  3. 3. Infant (Son) Savage 1908–1908
  4. 4. Annie (Gray) Savage 1904–1973 m. Aubre (Roy) Needham 1894–1969
    1. 1. Elizabeth (Ann) Needham 1926–

James Savage's Timeline

6 Records

1878
6 Oct 1878
Birth of James William (Willie) Savage in Decatur County, Tennessee
Decatur County, Tennessee
1880
1880
Age 2
James William (Willie) Savage resided here in District 4, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
District 4, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 22
James William (Willie) Savage resided here in Civil District 9, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 9, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 32
James William (Willie) Savage resided here in Civil District 9, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 9, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
1918
9 Dec 1918
Age 40
Death of James William (Willie) Savage in Rutherford Cemetery, Gibson County, Tennessee
Rutherford Cemetery, Gibson County, Tennessee
1918
10 Dec 1918
Age 40
Burial of James William (Willie) Savage in United States
United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Oct 1878
    Event Place: Decatur County, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 80
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Tennessee; Registration County: Gibson; Roll: 1852985
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 4, Decatur, Tennessee; Roll: 1252; Family History Film: 1255252; Page: 51C; Enumeration District: 027
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 9, Gibson, Tennessee; Roll: 1570; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0042; FHL microfilm: 1241570
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 9, Gibson, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1499; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0049; FHL microfilm: 1375512
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 4, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 4, Decatur, Tennessee; Roll: 1252; Family History Film: 1255252; Page: 51C; Enumeration District: 027

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 9, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 9, Gibson, Tennessee; Roll: 1570; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0042; FHL microfilm: 1241570

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 9, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 9, Gibson, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1499; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0049; FHL microfilm: 1375512

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Gibson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Tennessee; Registration County: Gibson; Roll: 1852985

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Dec 1918
    Event Place: Rutherford Cemetery, Gibson County, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 80
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 10 Dec 1918
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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