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Joe B James 1886–1966 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1886

Birth Location: Iowa

Death Date: 16 March 1966

Death Location: Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, United States of America

Father: Thomas James

Mother: Margaret Herbert

Spouse(s): Bessie Danner

Children(s): Leonard James, Glen James

In 1886, Joe B James entered the world in Iowa, born to Thomas James And Margaret Grace Herbert. In 1900, Joe B James resided in Van Buren, Keokuk, Iowa, USA. Joe B James married Bessie D Danner, and had children including Glen J James, Leonard Joseph James. Joe B James passed away in 1966 in Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1886, Joe B James entered the world in Iowa, born to Thomas James And Margaret Grace Herbert.
  • In 1900, Joe B James resided in Van Buren, Keokuk, Iowa, USA.
  • Joe B James married Bessie D Danner, and had children including Glen J James, Leonard Joseph James.
  • Joe B James passed away in 1966 in Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joe James's Ancestors

Self
Joe James
1886–1966
Birth Place: Iowa
Parents
Thomas James
1848–1924
Glamorganshire, England
Margaret (Grace) Herbert
1848–1936
Wales
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Joe James's Descendants

1.
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Joe (B) James (abt 1886–16 March 1966) m. Bessie (D.) Danner (29 July 1888–2 June 1972)
  1. 1. Leonard (Joseph) James 1913–2003
  2. 2. Glen (J) James 1908–1981

Joe James's Timeline

9 Records

1886
abt 1886
Birth of Joe B James in Iowa
Iowa
1888
17 December 1888
Age 2
Birth of Joe B James in What Cheer, Keokuk County, Iowa, United States of America
What Cheer, Keokuk County, Iowa, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 14
Joe B James resided here in Van Buren, Keokuk, Iowa, USA
Van Buren, Keokuk, Iowa, USA
1910
1910
Age 24
Joe B James resided here in Eagle, Macon, Missouri, USA
Eagle, Macon, Missouri, USA
1920
1920
Age 34
Joe B James resided here in Adams, Wapello, Iowa, USA
Adams, Wapello, Iowa, USA
1925
1 Jan 1925
Age 39
Joe B James resided here in Adams, Wapello, Iowa, USA
Adams, Wapello, Iowa, USA
1930
1930
Age 44
Joe B James resided here in Adams, Wapello, Iowa, USA
Adams, Wapello, Iowa, USA
1942
1942
Age 56
Joe B James resided here in Fremont, Iowa
Fremont, Iowa
1966
16 March 1966
Age 80
Death of Joe B James in Mahaska County, Iowa, United States of America
Mahaska County, Iowa, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 December 1888
    Event Place: What Cheer, Keokuk County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Iowa; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 111
    [2] Iowa, State Census Collection
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 481-46-0955; Issue State: Iowa; Issue Date: 1956
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Adams, Wapello, Iowa; Roll: T625_516; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 141
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Adams, Wapello, Iowa; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0002
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Van Buren, Keokuk, Iowa; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0052
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Eagle, Macon, Missouri; Roll: T624_796; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0074; FHL microfilm: 1374809
    [8] Iowa, Marriage Records, Iowa Department of Public Health; Des Moines, Iowa
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1886
    Event Place: Iowa

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Van Buren, Keokuk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Van Buren, Keokuk, Iowa; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0052

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Eagle, Macon, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Eagle, Macon, Missouri; Roll: T624_796; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0074; FHL microfilm: 1374809

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Adams, Wapello, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Adams, Wapello, Iowa; Roll: T625_516; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 141

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1925
    Event Place: Adams, Wapello, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Adams, Wapello, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Adams, Wapello, Iowa; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0002

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Fremont, Iowa
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Iowa; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 111

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 March 1966
    Event Place: Mahaska County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 481-46-0955; Issue State: Iowa; Issue Date: 1956
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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