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James Thomas Staples 1849–1915 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Feb 1849

Birth Location: Tennessee

Death Date: 17 May 1915

Death Location: Morgantown, Butler County, Kentucky, USA

Father: David Staples

Mother: Minerva Branch

Spouse(s): Adeline Belcher

Children(s): E. Staples, Nouvela Staples, Martha Staples, Wm. Staples, Mases Staples

The story of James Thomas Staples began in 1849 in Tennessee. In 1850, James Thomas Staples resided in District 3, Franklin, Tennessee. In 1860, James Thomas Staples resided in Butler, Kentucky, United States. James Thomas Staples married Adeline Virginia Belcher, and had children including E T Staples, Martha J Staples, Mases Staples, Nouvela Staples, Wm T Staples. James Thomas Staples passed away in 1915 in Morgantown, Butler County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of James Thomas Staples began in 1849 in Tennessee.
  • In 1850, James Thomas Staples resided in District 3, Franklin, Tennessee.
  • In 1860, James Thomas Staples resided in Butler, Kentucky, United States.
  • James Thomas Staples married Adeline Virginia Belcher, and had children including E T Staples, Martha J Staples, Mases Staples, Nouvela Staples, Wm T Staples.
  • James Thomas Staples passed away in 1915 in Morgantown, Butler County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

David Staples
1827–
Birth Location: Franklin County, Tennessee, USA
DS
Minerva Branch
1828–
Birth Location: Franklin, Tennessee, United States
MB

Spouses(s)

Adeline Belcher
1852–1921
Birth Location: Kentucky
AB

Children(s)

E. Staples
1874–1947
Birth Location: Kentucky
ES
Nouvela Staples
1879–1955
Birth Location: Kentucky
NS
Martha Staples
1871–1920
Birth Location: Kentucky
MS
Wm. Staples
1872–1938
Birth Location: Kentucky
WS
Mases Staples
1893–
Birth Location: Kentucky
MS

James Staples's Ancestors

Self
James Staples
1849–1915
Birth Place: Tennessee
Parents
David Staples
1827–
Franklin County, Tennessee, USA
Minerva Branch
1828–
Franklin, Tennessee, United States
Grandparents
John Branch
1795–1880
North Carolina
Leah ("Betty") Limbaugh
1796–1846
Rowan, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Anderson Branch
1762–1840
Tolitha Melton
1759–1840
Peter Limbaugh
1770–1846
Anna Lingel
1772–1840
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Limbaugh
1737–1815
Anna Ritter
1738–1790
Lorentz Lingle
1725–1775
Eve Catherine
1734–1800

James Staples's Descendants

1.
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James (Thomas) Staples (12 Feb 1849–17 May 1915) m. Adeline (Virginia) Belcher (abt 1852–4 Jul 1921)
  1. 1. E. (T.) Staples 1874–1947
  2. 2. Nouvela Staples 1879–1955
  3. 3. Martha (J.) Staples 1871–1920
  4. 4. Wm. (T.) Staples 1872–1938
  5. 5. Mases Staples 1893–

James Staples's Timeline

8 Records

1849
12 Feb 1849
Birth of James Thomas Staples in Tennessee
Tennessee
1850
1850
Age 1
James Thomas Staples resided here in District 3, Franklin, Tennessee
District 3, Franklin, Tennessee
1860
1860
Age 11
James Thomas Staples resided here in Butler, Kentucky, United States
Butler, Kentucky, United States
1870
1870
Age 21
James Thomas Staples resided here in London, Butler, Kentucky, United States
London, Butler, Kentucky, United States
1880
1880
Age 31
James Thomas Staples resided here in Fillmore, Logan, Kentucky, United States
Fillmore, Logan, Kentucky, United States
1900
1900
Age 51
James Thomas Staples resided here in Huntsville, Butler, Kentucky, USA
Huntsville, Butler, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 61
James Thomas Staples resided here in Magisterial District 3, Butler, Kentucky, USA
Magisterial District 3, Butler, Kentucky, USA
1915
17 May 1915
Age 66
Death of James Thomas Staples in Rochester, Butler, Kentucky, United States
Rochester, Butler, Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Feb 1849
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] Kentucky Death Index
    [3] Kentucky 1910 Miracode Index
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Fillmore, Logan, Kentucky; Roll: 429; Family History Film: 1254429; Page: 567C; Enumeration District: 172; Image: 0577
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: London, Butler, Kentucky; Roll: M593_451; Page: 309A; Image: 61; Family History Library Film: 545950
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Huntsville, Butler, Kentucky; Roll: 511; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0026; FHL microfilm: 1240511
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Butler, Kentucky; Roll: M653_358; Page: 935; Image: 535; Family History Library Film: 803358
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Magisterial District 3, Butler, Kentucky; Roll: T624_468; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0035; FHL microfilm: 1374481
    [9] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 3, Franklin, Tennessee; Roll: M432_878; Page: 23A; Image: 51
    [10] Kentucky, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 3, Franklin, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 3, Franklin, Tennessee; Roll: M432_878; Page: 23A; Image: 51

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Butler, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Butler, Kentucky; Roll: M653_358; Page: 935; Image: 535; Family History Library Film: 803358

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: London, Butler, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: London, Butler, Kentucky; Roll: M593_451; Page: 309A; Image: 61; Family History Library Film: 545950

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Fillmore, Logan, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Fillmore, Logan, Kentucky; Roll: 429; Family History Film: 1254429; Page: 567C; Enumeration District: 172; Image: 0577

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Huntsville, Butler, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Huntsville, Butler, Kentucky; Roll: 511; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0026; FHL microfilm: 1240511

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Magisterial District 3, Butler, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky 1910 Miracode Index
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Magisterial District 3, Butler, Kentucky; Roll: T624_468; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0035; FHL microfilm: 1374481

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Quality Valley, Butler, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: London, Butler, Kentucky; Roll: M593_451; Page: 309A; Image: 61; Family History Library Film: 545950

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 May 1915
    Event Place: Rochester, Butler, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] Kentucky Death Index
    [3] Kentucky, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Morgantown, Butler County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, Find a Grave Index
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