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James Jefferson 'Jim' Singleton 1887–1957 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Jun 1887

Birth Location: Elmore County, Alabama, USA

Death Date: 2 Nov 1957

Death Location: Kellyton Star Route, Elmore County, Alabama, USA

Father: John Singleton

Mother: Mary Sanford

Spouse(s): Maude Singleton

Children(s): Lieleen Singleton, Vernell Johnston

The story of James Jefferson 'Jim' Singleton began in 1887 in Elmore County, Alabama, USA. In 1900, James Jefferson 'Jim' Singleton resided in Buyckville, Elmore, Alabama, USA. In 1917, James Jefferson 'Jim' Singleton resided in Elmore County, Alabama, USA. James Jefferson 'Jim' Singleton married Maude Ophelia Singleton, and had children including Croy L Singleton, James B Singleton, Lieleen Ophelia Singleton, Vernell Singleton Johnston. James Jefferson 'Jim' Singleton passed away in 1957 in Kellyton Star Route, Elmore County, Alabama, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of James Jefferson 'Jim' Singleton began in 1887 in Elmore County, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1900, James Jefferson 'Jim' Singleton resided in Buyckville, Elmore, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1917, James Jefferson 'Jim' Singleton resided in Elmore County, Alabama, USA.
  • James Jefferson 'Jim' Singleton married Maude Ophelia Singleton, and had children including Croy L Singleton, James B Singleton, Lieleen Ophelia Singleton, Vernell Singleton Johnston.
  • James Jefferson 'Jim' Singleton passed away in 1957 in Kellyton Star Route, Elmore County, Alabama, USA.

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James Singleton's Ancestors

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James Singleton
1887–1957
Birth Place: Elmore County, Alabama, USA
Parents
John Henry Harrison Singleton
1852–1929
Alabama, USA
Mary (Eliza) Sanford
1858–1915
Alabama, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Singleton's Descendants

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James (Jefferson 'Jim') Singleton (17 Jun 1887–2 Nov 1957) m. Maude (Ophelia) Singleton (27 Mar 1896–11 Sep 1984)
  1. 1. Lieleen (Ophelia) Singleton 1916–2001 m. Thomas (Oland) Avant 1899–1984 m. Joseph (Jay) Sides 1911–1967
  2. 2. Vernell (Singleton) Johnston 1918–2004

James Singleton's Timeline

4 Records

1887
17 Jun 1887
Birth of James Jefferson 'Jim' Singleton in Elmore County, Alabama, USA
Elmore County, Alabama, USA
1900
1900
Age 13
James Jefferson 'Jim' Singleton resided here in Buyckville, Elmore, Alabama, USA
Buyckville, Elmore, Alabama, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 30
James Jefferson 'Jim' Singleton resided here in Elmore County, Alabama, USA
Elmore County, Alabama, USA
1957
2 Nov 1957
Age 70
Death of James Jefferson 'Jim' Singleton in Kellyton Star Route, Elmore County, Alabama, USA
Kellyton Star Route, Elmore County, Alabama, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Jun 1887
    Event Place: Elmore County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] Registration State: Alabama; Registration County: Elmore County
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Buyckville, Elmore, Alabama; Roll: 15; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0060
    [4] Alabama, U.S., Surname Files Expanded, Alabama Department of Archives and History; Montgomery, AL; Alabama Surname Files; Box or Film Number: M87-0724
    [5] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Alabama Journal; Publication Date: 4 Nov 1957; Publication Place: Montgomery, Alabama, USA; ,0.14656392,0.6228757,0.26437405&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Buyckville, Elmore, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Buyckville, Elmore, Alabama; Roll: 15; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0060

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Elmore County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: Registration State: Alabama; Registration County: Elmore County

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 4 Nov 1957
    Event Place: Montgomery, Alabama
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Alabama Journal - 4 Nov 1957 - 9, Obituary for James J. SINGLETON 4 Nov 1957

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Nov 1957
    Event Place: Kellyton Star Route, Elmore County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] Alabama, Death Index
    [3] Alabama, U.S., Surname Files Expanded, Alabama Department of Archives and History; Montgomery, AL; Alabama Surname Files; Box or Film Number: M87-0724
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Alabama Journal; Publication Date: 4 Nov 1957; Publication Place: Montgomery, Alabama, USA; ,0.14656392,0.6228757,0.26437405&xid=3355

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