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James Alexander Wilkins 1823–1901 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 April 1823

Birth Location: Humboldt, Gibson County, Tennessee, United States of America

Death Date: 15 January 1901

Death Location: Booneville, Logan County, Arkansas, United States of America

Father: Charles WILKINS

Mother: Chillokie Wilson

Spouse(s): Martha Wilkins, Christina Lovall

Children(s): Sarah Wilkins, Charles Wilkins, Anthony Wilkins, Joseph Wilkins, Mary Wilkins, James Wilkins, Rosa Wilkins, Rosey Wilkins

In 1823, James Alexander Wilkins entered the world in Humboldt, Gibson County, Tennessee, United States of America, born to Charles William Wilkins And Chillokie Charlotte Wilson. In 1850, James Alexander Wilkins resided in District 2, Henderson, Tennessee, USA. James Alexander Wilkins married Christina Lovall, Martha Wilkins, and had children including Anthony Wilkins, Charles Thomas Wilkins, James Clinton Wilkins, Joseph Henry Wilkins, Mary Mollie Wilkins, Rosa Charlotte Wilkins, Rosey Wilkins, Sarah A Wilkins. James Alexander Wilkins passed away in 1901 in Booneville, Logan County, Arkansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1823, James Alexander Wilkins entered the world in Humboldt, Gibson County, Tennessee, United States of America, born to Charles William Wilkins And Chillokie Charlotte Wilson.
  • In 1850, James Alexander Wilkins resided in District 2, Henderson, Tennessee, USA.
  • James Alexander Wilkins married Christina Lovall, Martha Wilkins, and had children including Anthony Wilkins, Charles Thomas Wilkins, James Clinton Wilkins, Joseph Henry Wilkins, Mary Mollie Wilkins, Rosa Charlotte Wilkins, Rosey Wilkins, Sarah A Wilkins.
  • James Alexander Wilkins passed away in 1901 in Booneville, Logan County, Arkansas, United States of America.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Wilkins's Ancestors

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James Wilkins
1823–1901
Birth Place: Humboldt, Gibson County, Tennessee, United States of America
Parents
Charles William WILKINS
1806–1857
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
Chillokie (Charlotte) Wilson
1806–1890
Chartlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina / Tennessee
Grandparents
Zaccheus Wilson
1765–1814
Bedford, Colony of North Carolina now Tennessee, Colonial America
Elizabeth Eidy
1767–1839
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Wilkins's Descendants

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James (Alexander) Wilkins (20 April 1823–15 January 1901) m. Martha Wilkins (14 June 1827–18 November 1894) m. Christina Lovall (abt 1835–)
  1. 1. Sarah (A) Wilkins 1847–1913 m. Brinkley Matlock 1843–1887
    1. 1. Nicholas Mattock 1869–1930
    2. 2. John (H) Matlock 1874–1954
    3. 3. Polly (A.) Medlock 1872–1950 m. Noah (Jasper) Downs 1860–1933
      1. 1. Cora Downs 1893–1959
      2. 2. Minnie Downs 1888–1953
      3. 3. Ethel Downs 1890–1961
    4. 4. Martha Matlock 1868–1948 m. Uncle (Dick) Williams 1858–1934 m. Francis (A) Graham 1871–
      1. 1. Ethel (Grace) Williams 1893–1961 m. William (Rob) Fennell 1893–1917 m. David (Richard) Barnett 1877–1929
        1. 1. Foy (Fay) Bowen 1913–1977
        2. 2. Harrel (G) Fennell 1916–
      2. 2. Nellie (F) Ford 1889–1971 m. Walter (Lee) Ford 1883–1958
        1. 1. Robert (Paul) Ford 1913–1978 m. Mildred (E.) Sutton 1915–
        2. 2. Francis (Earl) Ford 1915–1988 m. Bette (Jo) Blivin 1925–
        3. 3. Mary (Elizabeth) Ford 1911–1972
        4. 4. Martha (Nell) Ford 1921–1992
        5. 5. Ava (Ruth) Ford 1926–
        6. 6. Dan Ford 1929–1997
        7. 7. Benjamin (Crouse) Ford 1918–1919
        8. 8. Baby Ford 1920–1920
        9. 9. Willie (Mae) Ford 1907–1985 m. Rowe (Brandon) Ainsworth 1909–1993
  2. 2. Charles (Thomas) Wilkins 1849–1930
  3. 3. Anthony Wilkins 1852–
  4. 4. Joseph (Henry) Wilkins 1856–1919
  5. 5. Mary (Mollie) Wilkins 1858–1891
  6. 6. James (Clinton) Wilkins 1866–1923
  7. 7. Rosa (Charlotte) Wilkins 1870–1942
  8. 8. Rosey Wilkins 1871–

James Wilkins's Timeline

6 Records

1823
20 April 1823
Birth of James Alexander Wilkins in Humboldt, Gibson County, Tennessee, United States of America
Humboldt, Gibson County, Tennessee, United States of America
1850
1850
Age 27
James Alexander Wilkins resided here in District 2, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
District 2, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 57
James Alexander Wilkins resided here in Petit Jean, Logan, Arkansas, USA
Petit Jean, Logan, Arkansas, USA
1881
1 Jul 1881
Age 58
James Alexander Wilkins resided here in Logan, Arkansas, USA
Logan, Arkansas, USA
1900
1900
Age 77
James Alexander Wilkins resided here in Sugar Creek, Logan, Arkansas, USA
Sugar Creek, Logan, Arkansas, USA
1901
15 January 1901
Age 78
Death of James Alexander Wilkins in Sugar Grove, Logan County, Arkansas, United States of America
Sugar Grove, Logan County, Arkansas, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 April 1823
    Event Place: Humboldt, Gibson County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Arkansas, County Marriages Index
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1823; Birth city: Humbolt; Birth state: TN
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Petit Jean, Logan, Arkansas; Roll: 50; Page: 333C; Enumeration District: 099
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sugar Creek, Logan, Arkansas; Roll: 66; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0063; FHL microfilm: 1240066
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 2, Henderson, Tennessee; Roll: M432_883; Page: 126A; Image: 255
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Arkansas, Death Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Death Certificates; Year: 1930; Roll: 2
    [8] Arkansas, Death Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Death Certificates; Year: 1942; Roll: 1

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: [Blank]
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source: Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Tennessee, Page 1 - Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Tennessee [Blank]

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 2, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 2, Henderson, Tennessee; Roll: M432_883; Page: 126A; Image: 255

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1863
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source: Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Tennessee, Page 10 - Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Tennessee 1863

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1863
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source: Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Tennessee, Page 11 - Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Tennessee 1863

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1863
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source: Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Tennessee, Page 2 - Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Tennessee 1863

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1863
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source: Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Tennessee, Page 3 - Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Tennessee 1863

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1863
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source: Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Tennessee, Page 4 - Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Tennessee 1863

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1863
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source: Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Tennessee, Page 5 - Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Tennessee 1863

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1863
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source: Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Tennessee, Page 6 - Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Tennessee 1863

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1863
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source: Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Tennessee, Page 7 - Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Tennessee 1863

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1863
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source: Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Tennessee, Page 8 - Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Tennessee 1863

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1863
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source: Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Tennessee, Page 9 - Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Tennessee 1863

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Petit Jean, Logan, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Appointments of U. S. Postmasters, 1832-1971, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; Record of Appointment of Postmasters, 1832-Sept. 30, 1971; Record Group: Records of the Post Office Department; Record Group Number: 28; Series: M841; Roll Number: 7
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Petit Jean, Logan, Arkansas; Roll: 50; Page: 333C; Enumeration District: 099

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jul 1881
    Event Place: Logan, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Register of Civil, Military, and Naval Service, 1863-1959

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Sugar Creek, Logan, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sugar Creek, Logan, Arkansas; Roll: 66; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0063; FHL microfilm: 1240066

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Sugar Grove, Logan, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, County Marriages Index

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 January 1901
    Event Place: Sugar Grove, Logan County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1823; Birth city: Humbolt; Birth state: TN
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Booneville, Logan County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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