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James Edward Stapleton 1872–1942 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 May 1872

Birth Location: Borden, Colorado, Texas, USA

Death Date: 15 Dec 1942

Death Location: Raymondville, Willacy County, Texas, United States of America

Father: John Stapleton

Mother: Mary Goucher

Spouse(s): Mary Townsend

Children(s): James Jr

The story of James Edward Stapleton began in 1872 in Borden, Colorado, Texas, USA. In 1880, James Edward Stapleton resided in Precinct 3, Hays, Texas, USA. James Edward Stapleton married Mary Irene Townsend, and had children including James Edward Stapleton Jr. James Edward Stapleton passed away in 1942 in Raymondville, Willacy County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of James Edward Stapleton began in 1872 in Borden, Colorado, Texas, USA.
  • In 1880, James Edward Stapleton resided in Precinct 3, Hays, Texas, USA.
  • James Edward Stapleton married Mary Irene Townsend, and had children including James Edward Stapleton Jr.
  • James Edward Stapleton passed away in 1942 in Raymondville, Willacy County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Stapleton's Ancestors

Self
James Stapleton
1872–1942
Birth Place: Borden, Colorado, Texas, USA
Parents
John Thomas Stapleton
1827–1889
Dale, Alabama, USA
Mary Goucher
1838–1917
Coahoma, Mississippi, USA
Grandparents
William Stapleton
1802–1874
, Marlboro, South Carolina, USA
Malinda (Thomas) Shannon
1805–1871
Marlboro County, South Carolina, United States of America
Washington (M.) GOUCHER
1815–1870
Virginia, USA
Emiline Tharp
1811–1875
Mississippi, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Stapleton
1770–1832
Mary Townsend
1765–1859
Thomas Shannon
1785–1815
Hannah Fearn
1785–
William Goucher
1784–1826
Sarah Casto
1785–1835
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Stapleton
1750–1810
Amelia Stephen
1750–1802
John Townsend
1739–1786
Courtney Pouncey
1740–1790

James Stapleton's Descendants

1.
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James (Edward) Stapleton (15 May 1872–15 Dec 1942) m. Mary (Irene) Townsend (13 February 1879–2 May 1960)
  1. 1. James (Edward Stapleton) Jr 1907–1988 m. Lillian (Mae) Bucy 1913–1997

James Stapleton's Timeline

5 Records

1872
15 May 1872
Birth of James Edward Stapleton in Borden, Colorado County, Texas, United States of America
Borden, Colorado County, Texas, United States of America
1872
15 May 1872
Birth of James Edward Stapleton in Borden, Colorado, Texas, USA
Borden, Colorado, Texas, USA
1880
1880
Age 8
James Edward Stapleton resided here in Precinct 3, Hays, Texas, USA
Precinct 3, Hays, Texas, USA
1942
15 December 1942
Age 70
Death of James Edward Stapleton in Hargill, Hidalgo County, Texas, United States of America
Hargill, Hidalgo County, Texas, United States of America
1942
15 Dec 1942
Age 70
Death of James Edward Stapleton in Hidalgo, Texas, USA
Hidalgo, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 May 1872
    Event Place: Borden, Colorado County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Birth Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin, TX; Texas, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1903-1932
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 May 1872
    Event Place: Borden, Colorado, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 3, Hays, Texas; Roll: 1310; Family History Film: 1255310; Page: 83C; Enumeration District: 078

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 3, Hays, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 3, Hays, Texas; Roll: 1310; Family History Film: 1255310; Page: 83C; Enumeration District: 078

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Fact

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 December 1942
    Event Place: Hargill, Hidalgo County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Dec 1942
    Event Place: Hidalgo, Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Raymondville, Willacy County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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