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James Thomas Staples 1861 – 1931 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Nov 1861

Birth Location: Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 2 Mar 1931

Death Location: Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, USA

Father: Richard Staples

Mother: Allius Tillotson

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Craig

Children(s): Effie Staples, Lulu Staples, Annie Staples, Elsie Staples, Thomas Staples, Waverly Staples, Mattie Staples, Posey Staples

In 1861, James Thomas Staples entered the world in Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, USA, born to Richard Thomas Staples and Allius Bam Tillotson. In 1910, James Thomas Staples resided in Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA. In 1920, James Thomas Staples resided in Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA. James Thomas Staples married Elizabeth 'Bettie' Craig, and had children including Effie Staples, Lulu Staples, Annie Staples, Elsie May Staples, Thomas Staples, Waverly Staples, Mattie (Mallie) Tyra Staples, Posey Staples. James Thomas Staples passed away in 1931 in Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1861, James Thomas Staples entered the world in Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, USA, born to Richard Thomas Staples and Allius Bam Tillotson.
  • In 1910, James Thomas Staples resided in Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1920, James Thomas Staples resided in Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA.
  • James Thomas Staples married Elizabeth 'Bettie' Craig, and had children including Effie Staples, Lulu Staples, Annie Staples, Elsie May Staples, Thomas Staples, Waverly Staples, Mattie (Mallie) Tyra Staples, Posey Staples.
  • James Thomas Staples passed away in 1931 in Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Richard Staples
1837 – 1894
Birth Location: Henderson, Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
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Allius Tillotson
1843 – 1911
Birth Location: Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, United States
AT

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Craig
1872 – 1958
Birth Location: Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
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Children(s)

Effie Staples
1890 – 1979
Birth Location: Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
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Lulu Staples
1893 – 1979
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Annie Staples
1895 – 1931
Birth Location: Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
AS
Elsie Staples
1900 – 1983
Birth Location: Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
ES
Thomas Staples
1902 – 1991
Birth Location: Kentucky
TS
Waverly Staples
1903 – 1977
Birth Location: Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
WS
Mattie Staples
1906 – 1975
Birth Location: Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
MS
Posey Staples
1908 – 1966
Birth Location: Hebbardsville, Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
PS

James Staples's Ancestors

Self
James Staples
1861 – 1931
Birth Place: Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Richard Thomas Staples
1837 – 1894
Henderson, Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
Allius (Bam) Tillotson
1843 – 1911
Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, United States
Grandparents
Joshua (Gunn) Staples,
1792 – 1875
Lunenberg, Virginia, USA
Elmira (J) Jeffress
1808 – 1840
Lunenburg County, Virginia, USA
Thomas Tillotson
Sarah Overby
1816 – 1883
Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, United States
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Sr,
1747 – 1830
Elizabeth Hamilton
1770 – 1858
Alexander Overby
1753 – 1848
Sarah Parker
1770 – 1859
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thompson Staples,
1720 – 1777
Judith Isham
1725 – 1777
Thomas Hamilton
1744 – 1791
Rebecca Dixon
1750 – 1795
Zachariah Overby
1720 – 1805
Mildred Vaughn
1733 – 1775

James Staples's Descendants

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James (Thomas) Staples (17 Nov 1861 – 2 Mar 1931) m. Elizabeth ('Bettie') Craig (3 Jan 1872 – 27 July 1958)
  1. 1. Effie Staples (27 Sep 1890 – 7 Apr 1979)
  2. 2. Lulu Staples (abt 1893 – 3 Jul 1979)
  3. 3. Annie Staples (31 Dec 1895 – 23 Aug 1931)
  4. 4. Elsie (May) Staples (29 May 1900 – 24 Mar 1983)
  5. 5. Thomas Staples (22 FEB 1902 – 2 JUL 1991) m. Delilah ('Hark' 'Lila' Harpending) Griffin (28 Feb 1904 – 28 Sep 1932)
    1. 1. Thomas (B) Staples (8 Feb 1923 – 7 Mar 1923)
    2. 2. Bonnie (Thelma) Staples (18 Jul 1925 – 21 Mar 2014) m. William (C) Bridwell (1923 – 29 March 1994)
    3. 3. Stella (J) Staples (3 May 1928 – 26 Dec 1978) m. Thomas (J Lehr) Jr, (6 Nov 1926 – 10 Dec 1960)
    4. 4. Sherman (Douglas) Staples, (14 Mar 1931 – 25 Sep 2016) m. Carolyn (J.) Hughes (1931 – 27 March 2004)
  6. 6. Waverly Staples (14 Oct 1903 – 28 May 1977)
  7. 7. Mattie ((Mallie) Tyra) Staples (8 Jan 1906 – 22 Dec 1975)
  8. 8. Posey Staples (19 Oct 1908 – 02 Jan 1966) m. Madaline Powell (04 Feb 1909 – 13 Jan 1986)
    1. 1. Roy Staples (9 Mar 1928 – 15 Feb 2003) m. Frances (Carol) Sandefur (1 Aug 1931 – 29 Oct 1979)
      1. 1. Alan (Keith) Staples (11 Jun 1950 – ) m. Deborah (L) Crowder (12 Feb 1956 – )
      2. 2. Richard (Scott) Staples (14 Mar 1959 – 8 Nov 2010)
      3. 3. Christopher (Neil) Staples (21 Jun 1963 – ) m. Shannon (Elizabeth) Barrett (13 May 1970 – )
        1. 1. Holden (Christopher) Staples (22 Sep 1996 – )
    2. 2. Joy (Ann Staples) (Snow) (11 Nov 1930 – 23 March 1989)
    3. 3. Reggie Staples (18 Jan 1941 – 22 October 2016)

James Staples's Timeline

4 Records

1861
17 Nov 1861
Birth of James Thomas Staples in Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 49
James Thomas Staples resided here in Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 59
James Thomas Staples resided here in Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
1931
2 Mar 1931
Age 70
Death of James Thomas Staples in Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Nov 1861
    Event Place: Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky Death Index, 1911-2000
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: T625_575; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 71
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: T624_479; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0065; FHL microfilm: 1374492
    [4] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: T624_479; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0065; FHL microfilm: 1374492

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: T625_575; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 71

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Mar 1931
    Event Place: Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky Death Index, 1911-2000
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hebbardsville, Henderson County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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