YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

James Gordon Wilks 1914–1982 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Oct 1914

Birth Location: Tibbie, Washington, Alabama, United States

Death Date: Feb 1982

Death Location: Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA

Father: James Wilks

Mother: Jessie Morse

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1914, James Gordon Wilks entered the world in Tibbie, Washington, Alabama, United States, born to James Willis Wilks And Jessie Ann Mae Morse. James Gordon Wilks passed away in 1982 in Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA.

Find more search results for James Wilks
JW

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1914, James Gordon Wilks entered the world in Tibbie, Washington, Alabama, United States, born to James Willis Wilks And Jessie Ann Mae Morse.
  • James Gordon Wilks passed away in 1982 in Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Wilks's Ancestors

Self
James Wilks
1914–1982
Birth Place: Tibbie, Washington, Alabama, United States
Parents
James Willis Wilks
1881–1929
Washington County, Alabama, United States of America
Jessie (Ann Mae) Morse
1893–1979
Remus, Michigan
Grandparents
James (Washington) Wilks
1855–1920
Florida, United States of America
Sarah (Virginia) Wilks
1861–1946
Florida, United States of America
James (H) Morse
1855–
New York, USA
Fanny Starks
1862–
Michigan, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Wilks
1807–1880
Sarah Martin
1818–
Willis Daugherty
1828–1908
Emaline Reed
1831–1898
George Starks
1829–1900
Mary Starks
1836–1875
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Wilkes
1766–1816
Lucy Wilkes
1771–1830
Sarah McBurney
1771–
Peter Daugherty
1798–1860
Mary Windham
1810–1865
Daniel Reed
1767–1844
Rose Gaines
1797–1877

James Wilks's Timeline

2 Records

1914
19 Oct 1914
Birth of James Gordon Wilks in Tibbie, Washington, Alabama, United States
Tibbie, Washington, Alabama, United States
1982
Feb 1982
Age 68
Death of James Gordon Wilks in Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Oct 1914
    Event Place: Tibbie, Washington, Alabama, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Feb 1982
    Event Place: Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE