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James Simon Earl Tompkins 1896–1960 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Feb 1896

Birth Location: Whatcom, Whatcom, Washington, USA

Death Date: 04 Sep 1960

Death Location: Seattle, King, Washington

Father: Winslow Tompkins

Mother: Annie Whitney

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1896, James Simon Earl Tompkins entered the world in Whatcom, Whatcom, Washington, USA, born to Winslow C Tompkins And Annie Elizabeth Whitney. In 1900, James Simon Earl Tompkins resided in Fairhaven, Whatcom, Washington, USA. In 1911, James Simon Earl Tompkins resided in Bellingham, Washington, USA. James Simon Earl Tompkins passed away in 1960 in Seattle, King, Washington.

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Biography

  • In 1896, James Simon Earl Tompkins entered the world in Whatcom, Whatcom, Washington, USA, born to Winslow C Tompkins And Annie Elizabeth Whitney.
  • In 1900, James Simon Earl Tompkins resided in Fairhaven, Whatcom, Washington, USA.
  • In 1911, James Simon Earl Tompkins resided in Bellingham, Washington, USA.
  • James Simon Earl Tompkins passed away in 1960 in Seattle, King, Washington.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Tompkins's Ancestors

Self
James Tompkins
1896–1960
Birth Place: Whatcom, Whatcom, Washington, USA
Parents
Winslow C Tompkins
1864–
Maine
Annie (Elizabeth) Whitney
1869–1952
Vancouver, Clark, Washington, USA
Grandparents
William Whitley
1826–1918
Ralls, Missouri, USA
Lucinda (R) Yarbrough
1847–1916
Linn County, Oregon, USA
Great-Grandparents
Willis Whitley
1796–1868
Mary Swain
1807–1838
John Yarbrough
1791–1873
Mary Yarbrough
1801–1871
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Sr
1778–1855
Lucy Phelps
1772–1816
Sherod Swain
1770–1840
Elizabeth Gilbert
1793–1834

James Tompkins's Timeline

6 Records

1896
3 Feb 1896
Birth of James Simon Earl Tompkins in Whatcom, Whatcom, Washington, USA
Whatcom, Whatcom, Washington, USA
1900
1900
Age 4
James Simon Earl Tompkins resided here in Fairhaven, Whatcom, Washington, USA
Fairhaven, Whatcom, Washington, USA
1911
1911
Age 15
James Simon Earl Tompkins resided here in Bellingham, Washington, USA
Bellingham, Washington, USA
1934
31 Jan 1934
Age 38
James Simon Earl Tompkins resided here in Bellingham, Washington, USA
Bellingham, Washington, USA
1939
1 Apr 1939
Age 43
James Simon Earl Tompkins resided here in McNeil Island, Pierce, Washington, United States
McNeil Island, Pierce, Washington, United States
1960
04 Sep 1960
Age 64
Death of James Simon Earl Tompkins in Seattle, King, Washington
Seattle, King, Washington

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Feb 1896
    Event Place: Whatcom, Whatcom, Washington, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Washington, U.S., Death Records
    [2] Washington, U.S., County Birth Records, Washington State Archives; Olympia, Washington; Washington Births, 1891-1919; Film Info: Various county birth registers. Microfilm
    [3] Washington, U.S., County Birth Records
    [4] Washington, U.S., U.S. Penitentiary McNeil Island, Photos and Records of Prisoners Received, 1887-1939, NARA; Washington, DC; McNeil Island Penitentiary Records of Prisoners Received, 1887-1951; Microfilm Series: M1619; Microfilm Roll: 4
    [5] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Washington, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 179
    [6] Washington, U.S., Death Records, 1907-2017, Washington State Archives; Olympia, Washington; Washington Death Index, 1940-2017; Reference Number: 8c881764-5d8b-44eb-Ad82-3dba36ed6dad
    [7] Washington, U.S., Death Records, 1907-2017, Washington State Archives; Olympia, Washington; Washington Death Index, 1940-2017
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [9] California, U.S., Prison and Correctional Records, 1851-1950, California State Archives; Sacramento, California; Secretary of State California State Archives Folsom Prison Registers
    [10] Washington, U.S., Select Death Index
    [11] Washington, U.S., King County Delayed Births
    [12] Washington, U.S., State Corrections and Jail Records, 1877-1970, Washington State Archives; Olympia, WA, USA; Corrections Department, Penitentiary, Commitment Registers; Access Number: AR129-5-0-4
    [13] Washington, U.S., State Corrections and Jail Records, 1877-1970

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Fairhaven, Whatcom, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Bellingham, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 31 Jan 1934
    Event Place: Bellingham, Washington, USA
    Record Source: Washington, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Bellingham Herald; Publication Date: 31 Jan 1934; Publication Place: Bellingham, Washington, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1939
    Event Place: McNeil Island, Pierce, Washington, United States
    Record Source: Washington, U.S., U.S. Penitentiary McNeil Island, Photos and Records of Prisoners Received, 1887-1939, NARA; Washington, DC; McNeil Island Penitentiary Records of Prisoners Received, 1887-1951; Microfilm Series: M1619; Microfilm Roll: 4

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Bellevue, King, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Washington, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 179

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Folsom, Sacramento, California, USA
    Record Source: California, U.S., Prison and Correctional Records, 1851-1950, California State Archives; Sacramento, California; Secretary of State California State Archives Folsom Prison Registers

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 04 Sep 1960
    Event Place: Seattle, King, Washington
    Record Source:
    [1] Washington, U.S., Death Records
    [2] Washington, U.S., Death Records, 1907-2017, Washington State Archives; Olympia, Washington; Washington Death Index, 1940-2017; Reference Number: 8c881764-5d8b-44eb-Ad82-3dba36ed6dad
    [3] Washington, U.S., Death Records, 1907-2017, Washington State Archives; Olympia, Washington; Washington Death Index, 1940-2017
    [4] Washington, U.S., Select Death Index

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