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John Ray Capps 1896–1942 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Nov 1896

Birth Location: Wylam, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA

Death Date: 10 July 1942

Death Location: Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America

Father: William Capps

Mother: Minnie Brown

Spouse(s): Lillie Wynn

Children(s):

In 1896, John Ray Capps entered the world in Wylam, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA, born to William Marion Capps And Minnie Rebecca Brown. In 1900, John Ray Capps resided in Precinct 45, Jefferson, Alabama, USA. In 1910, John Ray Capps resided in Precinct 49, Jefferson, Alabama, USA. John Ray Capps married Lillie Lucile Wynn. John Ray Capps passed away in 1942 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1896, John Ray Capps entered the world in Wylam, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA, born to William Marion Capps And Minnie Rebecca Brown.
  • In 1900, John Ray Capps resided in Precinct 45, Jefferson, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1910, John Ray Capps resided in Precinct 49, Jefferson, Alabama, USA.
  • John Ray Capps married Lillie Lucile Wynn.
  • John Ray Capps passed away in 1942 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Capps
1871–1940
Birth Location: Alabama
WC
Minnie Brown
1877–1958
Birth Location: Alabama, United States
MB

Spouses(s)

Lillie Wynn
1899–1957
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
LW

Children(s)

John Capps's Ancestors

Self
John Capps
1896–1942
Birth Place: Wylam, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA
Parents
William Marion Capps
1871–1940
Alabama
Minnie (Rebecca) Brown
1877–1958
Alabama, United States
Grandparents
Isaac (Monroe) Brown
1847–1924
Jefferson County, Alabama, USA
Mary (Elizabeth) McDonald
1851–1910
Georgia, USA
Great-Grandparents
David Brown
1812–1854
Lucinda Robertson
1820–1890
Jacob McDonald
1829–1905
Mary Glasgow
1829–1898
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Jr
1782–1865
Sarah McCracken
1789–1844
William Robertson
1778–1860
Rhoda Hammond
1779–1850
Willam McDonald
1807–1883
Mary Gravitt
1805–1883
Robert Glasgow
1800–1869
Elizabeth Goggans
1795–1885

John Capps's Timeline

8 Records

1896
21 Nov 1896
Birth of John Ray Capps in Wylam, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA
Wylam, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA
1900
1900
Age 4
John Ray Capps resided here in Precinct 45, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Precinct 45, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1910
1910
Age 14
John Ray Capps resided here in Precinct 49, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Precinct 49, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 21
John Ray Capps resided here in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1920
1920
Age 24
John Ray Capps resided here in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1930
1930
Age 34
John Ray Capps resided here in Birmingham, Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Birmingham, Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1934
1934
Age 38
John Ray Capps resided here in Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Birmingham, Alabama, USA
1942
10 July 1942
Age 46
Death of John Ray Capps
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Nov 1896
    Event Place: Wylam, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Precinct 45, Jefferson, Alabama; Page: 36; Enumeration District: 0129; FHL microfilm: 1240022
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Precinct 45, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Precinct 45, Jefferson, Alabama; Page: 36; Enumeration District: 0129; FHL microfilm: 1240022

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Precinct 49, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Alabama; Registration County: Jefferson

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: T625_24; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 65

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Birmingham, Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama; Page: 31A; Enumeration District: 0105; FHL microfilm: 2339765

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1934
    Event Place: Birmingham, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 July 1942
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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