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James Booker "JB" Story 1884–1967 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Oct 1884

Birth Location: Kenton, Obion, Tennessee, United States

Death Date: 2 March 1967

Death Location: Troy, Obion County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: David Storey

Mother: Winnie Carter

Spouse(s): Mattie Jones

Children(s): Nellie Story

In 1884, James Booker "JB" Story entered the world in Kenton, Obion, Tennessee, United States, born to David M Storey And Winnie Irene Rena Carter. In 1900, James Booker "JB" Story resided in Civil District 6, Obion, Tennessee, USA. In 1925, James Booker "JB" Story resided in Port Arthur, Texas, USA. James Booker "JB" Story married Mattie Jane Jones, and had children including Nellie Story. James Booker "JB" Story passed away in 1967 in Troy, Obion County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1884, James Booker "JB" Story entered the world in Kenton, Obion, Tennessee, United States, born to David M Storey And Winnie Irene Rena Carter.
  • In 1900, James Booker "JB" Story resided in Civil District 6, Obion, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1925, James Booker "JB" Story resided in Port Arthur, Texas, USA.
  • James Booker "JB" Story married Mattie Jane Jones, and had children including Nellie Story.
  • James Booker "JB" Story passed away in 1967 in Troy, Obion County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

David Storey
1855–1900
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
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Winnie Carter
1853–1934
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
WC

Spouses(s)

Mattie Jones
1887–1955
Birth Location: Louisiana, USA
MJ

Children(s)

Nellie Story
1913–1999
Birth Location: Louisiana, USA
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James Story's Ancestors

Self
James Story
1884–1967
Birth Place: Kenton, Obion, Tennessee, United States
Parents
David M. Storey
1855–1900
Georgia, United States
Winnie (Irene "Rena") Carter
1853–1934
Georgia, United States
Grandparents
Cicero (George) Storey
1816–1865
Coweta Co, Georgia, United States
Nancy (E.) Garrison
1818–1860
South Carolina, United States
Thomas (J.) Carter
1830–1862
Georgia, United States
Sarah (A. R.) Brasher
1835–
Georgia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Anthony Storey
1780–1871
Martha "Fargy"
1783–1837
James Garrison
1781–1857
Margaret Baxter
1786–1874
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Anthony Storey
1746–1783
Sarah Farris
1748–1795
William Fergus
1746–1819
Margaret Armstrong
1760–

James Story's Descendants

1.
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James (Booker "JB") Story (20 Oct 1884–2 March 1967) m. Mattie (Jane) Jones (abt 1887–1955)
  1. 1. Nellie Story 1913–1999 m. James (D.) Tidwell 1912–

James Story's Timeline

9 Records

1884
20 Oct 1884
Birth of James Booker "JB" Story in Kenton, Obion, Tennessee, United States
Kenton, Obion, Tennessee, United States
1900
1900
Age 16
James Booker "JB" Story resided here in Civil District 6, Obion, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 6, Obion, Tennessee, USA
1925
1925
Age 41
James Booker "JB" Story resided here in Port Arthur, Texas, USA
Port Arthur, Texas, USA
1927
1927
Age 43
James Booker "JB" Story resided here in Port Arthur, Texas, USA
Port Arthur, Texas, USA
1929
1929
Age 45
James Booker "JB" Story resided here in Port Arthur, Texas, USA
Port Arthur, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 46
James Booker "JB" Story resided here in Port Arthur, Jefferson, Texas, USA
Port Arthur, Jefferson, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 51
James Booker "JB" Story resided here in Rural, Obion, Tennessee
Rural, Obion, Tennessee
1940
1940
Age 56
James Booker "JB" Story resided here in Civil Dist 2, Obion, Tennessee, USA
Civil Dist 2, Obion, Tennessee, USA
1967
2 March 1967
Age 83
Death of James Booker "JB" Story in Hartsville, Trousdale, Tennessee, USA
Hartsville, Trousdale, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Oct 1884
    Event Place: Kenton, Obion, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 6, Obion, Tennessee; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0101; FHL microfilm: 1241591
    [2] Tennessee, Delayed Birth Records
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Obion, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03925; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 66-2
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 408-62-3832; Issue State: Tennessee; Issue Date: 1955
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Jasper; Roll: 1953771
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [8] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Port Arthur, Jefferson, Texas; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0058; FHL microfilm: 2342096

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 6, Obion, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 6, Obion, Tennessee; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0101; FHL microfilm: 1241591

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Port Arthur, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1927
    Event Place: Port Arthur, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1929
    Event Place: Port Arthur, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Port Arthur, Jefferson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Port Arthur, Jefferson, Texas; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0058; FHL microfilm: 2342096

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Obion, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Obion, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03925; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 66-2

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Civil Dist 2, Obion, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Obion, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03925; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 66-2

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Jasper, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Jasper; Roll: 1953771

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 March 1967
    Event Place: Hartsville, Trousdale, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 408-62-3832; Issue State: Tennessee; Issue Date: 1955
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Troy, Obion County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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