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James Preston Shirley 1878 – 1931 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Mar 1878

Birth Location: Mississippi, United States

Death Date: 20 May 1931

Death Location: Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, United States

Father: JAMES Shirley

Mother: Mary Fair

Spouse(s): Nevra Boykin

Children(s): Preston Shirley, Everett Shirley

In 1878, James Preston Shirley entered the world in Mississippi, United States, born to JAMES Travis Shirley and Mary Elizabeth Fair. In 1880, James Preston Shirley resided in Precinct 5, Hood, Texas, United States. In 1900, James Preston Shirley resided in Justice Precinct 5 & 8, Hood, Texas. James Preston Shirley married Nevra Boykin, and had children including Preston Shirley, Everett L Shirley. James Preston Shirley passed away in 1931 in Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1878, James Preston Shirley entered the world in Mississippi, United States, born to JAMES Travis Shirley and Mary Elizabeth Fair.
  • In 1880, James Preston Shirley resided in Precinct 5, Hood, Texas, United States.
  • In 1900, James Preston Shirley resided in Justice Precinct 5 & 8, Hood, Texas.
  • James Preston Shirley married Nevra Boykin, and had children including Preston Shirley, Everett L Shirley.
  • James Preston Shirley passed away in 1931 in Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, United States.

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Children(s)

James Shirley's Ancestors

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James Shirley
1878 – 1931
Birth Place: Mississippi, United States
Parents
JAMES Travis Shirley
1844 – 1922
South Carolina, United States
Mary (Elizabeth) Fair
1848 – 1914
South Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Shirley's Descendants

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James (Preston) Shirley (25 Mar 1878 – 20 May 1931) m. Nevra Boykin (14 Aug 1887 – 17 Sep 1937)
  1. 1. Preston Shirley (14 Nov 1912 – Oct 1990) m. Charlotte (Elizabeth) Hodgson (13 Sep 1912 – 21 Dec 1998)
    1. 1. Sunan Shirley (Abt. 1938 – )
  2. 2. Everett (L) Shirley (03 Jul 1918 – 31 Jul 1974)

James Shirley's Timeline

6 Records

1878
25 Mar 1878
Birth of James Preston Shirley in Mississippi, United States
Mississippi, United States
1880
1880
Age 2
James Preston Shirley resided here in Precinct 5, Hood, Texas, United States
Precinct 5, Hood, Texas, United States
1900
1900
Age 22
James Preston Shirley resided here in Justice Precinct 5 & 8, Hood, Texas
Justice Precinct 5 & 8, Hood, Texas
1920
1920
Age 42
James Preston Shirley resided here in Springer, Colfax, New Mexico
Springer, Colfax, New Mexico
1930
1930
Age 52
James Preston Shirley resided here in Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas
Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas
1931
20 May 1931
Age 53
Death of James Preston Shirley in Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, United States
Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Mar 1878
    Event Place: Mississippi, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Springer, Colfax, New Mexico; Roll: T625_1075; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 26; Image: .
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 5, Hood, Texas; Roll: 1311; Family History Film: 1255311; Page: 62C; Enumeration District: 145; Image: .
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 5, Hood, Texas; Roll: T623_1645; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 96.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 5, Hood, Texas, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 5, Hood, Texas; Roll: 1311; Family History Film: 1255311; Page: 62C; Enumeration District: 145; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 5 & 8, Hood, Texas
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 5, Hood, Texas; Roll: T623_1645; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 96.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Springer, Colfax, New Mexico
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Springer, Colfax, New Mexico; Roll: T625_1075; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 26; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 May 1931
    Event Place: Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, United States
    Record Source: Texas Death Index, 1903-2000

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