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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: Hebbardsville, Henderson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Richard Staples

Mother: Allius Tillotson

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Craig

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

The story of James Thomas Staples began in 1861 in Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, USA. 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 Annie Staples, Effie Staples, Elsie May Staples, Lulu Staples, Mattie Mallie Tyra Staples, Posey Staples, Thomas Staples, Waverly Staples. James Thomas Staples passed away in 1931 in Hebbardsville, Henderson County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of James Thomas Staples began in 1861 in Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, USA.
  • 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 Annie Staples, Effie Staples, Elsie May Staples, Lulu Staples, Mattie Mallie Tyra Staples, Posey Staples, Thomas Staples, Waverly Staples.
  • James Thomas Staples passed away in 1931 in Hebbardsville, Henderson County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

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, slaveowner) 6x
1792–1875
Lunenberg, Virginia, USA
Elmira (J) Jeffress
1808–1840
Lunenburg County, Virginia, USA
Sarah Overby
1816–1883
Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, United States
Great-Grandparents
Thomas 13x
1747–1830
Elizabeth Hamilton
1770–1858
Alexander Overby
1753–1848
Sarah Nunn
1770–1859
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thompson Jr.
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. Thomas Staples 1902–1991 m. Delilah ('Hark' 'Lila' Harpending) Griffin 1904–1932
    1. 1. Stella (J Staples) (Lehr) 1928–1978 m. Thomas (J Lehr Jr, US) Navy 1926–1960
    2. 2. Bonnie (Thelma Staples) (Bridwell) 1925–2014 m. William (C) Bridwell 1923–1994
    3. 3. Sherman (Douglas Staples, US Army-3 years; Bell South manager in the Comptroller's) Depart. 1931–2016 m. Carolyn (J.) Hughes 1931–2004
    4. 4. Thomas (B) Staples 1923–1923
  2. 2. Posey Staples 1908–1966 m. Madaline Powell 1909–1986
    1. 1. Roy Staples 1928–2003 m. Frances (Carol Sandefur () Staples) 1931–1979
    2. 2. Joy (Ann Staples) (Snow) 1930–1989
    3. 3. Reggie Staples 1941–2016
  3. 3. Lulu Staples 1893–1979
  4. 4. Annie Staples 1895–1931
  5. 5. Elsie (May) Staples 1900–1983
  6. 6. Waverly Staples 1903–1977
  7. 7. Mattie ((Mallie) Tyra) Staples 1906–1975
  8. 8. Effie Staples 1890–1979

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
    [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
    [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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