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James Thompson Sawyer 1890 – 1971 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 06 Aug 1890

Birth Location: Middletown, Butler, Ohio, USA

Death Date: 07 Jan 1971

Death Location: Seattle, King, Washington, USA

Father: Ira Sawyer

Mother: Lucinda Thompson

Spouse(s): Helen Olson, Rose Hollywood

Children(s): Claudia Jacobson

In 1890, James Thompson Sawyer entered the world in Middletown, Butler, Ohio, USA, born to Ira Allen Sawyer and Lucinda Thompson. In 1900, James Thompson Sawyer resided in Everett City, Snohomish, Washington. In 1920, James Thompson Sawyer resided in Everett, Snohomish, Washington. James Thompson Sawyer married Helen M Olson, Rose Pearl Hollywood, and had children including Claudia Sawyer Jacobson. James Thompson Sawyer passed away in 1971 in Seattle, King, Washington, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1890, James Thompson Sawyer entered the world in Middletown, Butler, Ohio, USA, born to Ira Allen Sawyer and Lucinda Thompson.
  • In 1900, James Thompson Sawyer resided in Everett City, Snohomish, Washington.
  • In 1920, James Thompson Sawyer resided in Everett, Snohomish, Washington.
  • James Thompson Sawyer married Helen M Olson, Rose Pearl Hollywood, and had children including Claudia Sawyer Jacobson.
  • James Thompson Sawyer passed away in 1971 in Seattle, King, Washington, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Ira Sawyer
1854 – 1927
Birth Location: Wisconsin, USA
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Lucinda Thompson
1860 – 1946
Birth Location: Hamilton, Warren Co., Ohio
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Spouses(s)

Helen Olson
1899 – 1943
Birth Location: Minnesota
HO
Rose Hollywood
1907 – 1984
Birth Location: Sitka, Sitka, Alaska, USA
RH

Children(s)

Claudia Jacobson
Birth Location: –
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James Sawyer's Ancestors

Self
James Sawyer
1890 – 1971
Birth Place: Middletown, Butler, Ohio, USA
Parents
Ira Allen Sawyer
1854 – 1927
Wisconsin, USA
Lucinda Thompson
1860 – 1946
Hamilton, Warren Co., Ohio
Grandparents
Chauncy Sawyer
1812 – 1893
New York City (All Boroughs), New York, USA
Lucina Brown
1822 –
New York City (All Boroughs), New York, USA
Caleb Thompson
1816 – 1904
Clermont Co, OH
Emeline ("Mary") Hildebrand
1827 – 1900
Ohio
Great-Grandparents
Joshua Thompson
1789 – 1870
Hannah Breeding
1797 – 1864
Elizabeth Hildebrand
1787 –
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Thompson
1760 – 1828
Emma Horton
1760 – 1831
James Breeding
1766 – 1820

James Sawyer's Descendants

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James (Thompson) Sawyer (06 Aug 1890 – 07 Jan 1971) m. Helen (M) Olson (abt 1899 – 24 Feb 1943) m. Rose (Pearl) Hollywood (28 Oct 1907 – 12 Oct 1984)
  1. 1. Claudia (Sawyer) Jacobson m. John Jacobson

James Sawyer's Timeline

7 Records

1890
06 Aug 1890
Birth of James Thompson Sawyer in Middletown, Butler, Ohio, USA
Middletown, Butler, Ohio, USA
1900
1900
Age 10
James Thompson Sawyer resided here in Everett City, Snohomish, Washington
Everett City, Snohomish, Washington
1920
1920
Age 30
James Thompson Sawyer resided here in Everett, Snohomish, Washington
Everett, Snohomish, Washington
1930
1930
Age 40
James Thompson Sawyer resided here in Lake Forest Park, King, Washington
Lake Forest Park, King, Washington
1935
1935
Age 45
James Thompson Sawyer resided here in Polk, King, Washington
Polk, King, Washington
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 50
James Thompson Sawyer resided here in Polk, King, Washington, USA
Polk, King, Washington, USA
1971
07 Jan 1971
Age 81
Death of James Thompson Sawyer in Seattle, King, Washington, USA
Seattle, King, Washington, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 06 Aug 1890
    Event Place: Middletown, Butler, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, Roll: ; Local board: Seattle , Washington.
    [2] Washington, Marriage Records, 1865-2004, Washington State Archives; Olympia, Washington; Collection Title: Washington Marriage Records, 1854-2013; Reference Number: nwwtcmr8085
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Polk, King, Washington; Roll: T627_4345; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 17-158
    [4] Social Security Death Index, Number: 537-05-0282; Issue State: Washington; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Everett, Snohomish, Washington; Roll: T625_1938; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 140; Image: .
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lake Forest Park, King, Washington; Roll: 2490; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0312; Image: 522.0; FHL microfilm: 2342224
    [7] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Okanogan County, Washington; Roll: 1991884; Draft Board: 0.
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Everett, Snohomish, Washington; Roll: T623_1750; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 215.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Everett City, Snohomish, Washington
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Everett, Snohomish, Washington; Roll: T623_1750; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 215.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Everett, Snohomish, Washington
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Everett, Snohomish, Washington; Roll: T625_1938; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 140; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Lake Forest Park, King, Washington
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lake Forest Park, King, Washington; Roll: 2490; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0312; Image: 522.0; FHL microfilm: 2342224

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Polk, King, Washington
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Polk, King, Washington; Roll: T627_4345; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 17-158

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Polk, King, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Polk, King, Washington; Roll: T627_4345; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 17-158

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: King
    Record Source: Washington Death Index, 1940-1996

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Okanogan, Washington
    Record Source: World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Okanogan County, Washington; Roll: 1991884; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Seattle, Washington, United States
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, Roll: ; Local board: Seattle , Washington.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 07 Jan 1971
    Event Place: Seattle, King, Washington, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Social Security Death Index, Number: 537-05-0282; Issue State: Washington; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [2] Washington Death Index, 1940-1996
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