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Josephine L "Josie" Giles 1861–1950 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Oct 1861

Birth Location: Newton, Mississippi

Death Date: 8 Sep 1950

Death Location: Newton, Mississippi

Father: James Giles

Mother: Caroline Wells

Spouse(s): William Harris

Children(s): Nathan Harris, Callie Harris, Norabelle Harris, Gressett Harris, Cecile Harris

In 1861, Josephine L "Josie" Giles entered the world in Newton, Mississippi, born to James Andrew Giles And Caroline Ellis Wells. In 1880, Josephine L "Josie" Giles resided in Newton, Mississippi. In 1900, Josephine L "Josie" Giles resided in Newton, Mississippi. Josephine L "Josie" Giles married William Columbus Harris, and had children including Callie Harris, Cecile Harris, Gressett Harris, Nathan Clark Nate Harris, Norabelle Harris. Josephine L "Josie" Giles passed away in 1950 in Newton, Mississippi.

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Biography

  • In 1861, Josephine L "Josie" Giles entered the world in Newton, Mississippi, born to James Andrew Giles And Caroline Ellis Wells.
  • In 1880, Josephine L "Josie" Giles resided in Newton, Mississippi.
  • In 1900, Josephine L "Josie" Giles resided in Newton, Mississippi.
  • Josephine L "Josie" Giles married William Columbus Harris, and had children including Callie Harris, Cecile Harris, Gressett Harris, Nathan Clark Nate Harris, Norabelle Harris.
  • Josephine L "Josie" Giles passed away in 1950 in Newton, Mississippi.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Giles
1831–1909
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Caroline Wells
1831–1905
Birth Location: Marengo, Alabama
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Spouses(s)

William Harris
1858–1927
Birth Location: Newton, Mississippi
WH

Children(s)

Nathan Harris
1890–1962
Birth Location: Decatur, Newton, Mississippi
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Callie Harris
1885–
Birth Location: Newton, Mississippi
CH
Norabelle Harris
1892–
Birth Location: Newton, Mississippi
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Gressett Harris
1895–1972
Birth Location: Newton, Mississippi
GH
Cecile Harris
1897–
Birth Location: Newton, Mississippi
CH

Josephine Giles's Ancestors

Self
Josephine Giles
1861–1950
Birth Place: Newton, Mississippi
Parents
James Andrew Giles
1831–1909
North Carolina
Caroline (Ellis) Wells
1831–1905
Marengo, Alabama
Grandparents
Lydia (Beckham) Mosely
1803–1887
North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Robert Sr.
1755–1803
Mary Stewart
1759–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Granger Stewart
1730–1820

Josephine Giles's Descendants

1.
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Josephine (L "Josie") Giles (25 Oct 1861–8 Sep 1950) m. William (Columbus) Harris (1 Aug 1858–30 Aug 1927)
  1. 1. Nathan (Clark "Nate") Harris 1890–1962 m. Nora Mabry 1892–1980
    1. 1. Bonnie (Jean) Harris 1933–2020
    2. 2. William (Conrad "Connie") Harris 1924–2000
    3. 3. Nona (Willa) Harris 1928–1995
    4. 4. Howard (Clark) Harris 1923–1937
    5. 5. Marjorie ("Margie") Harris 1912–1993 m. J (G) Todd 1908–1963
      1. 1. Jerry (Kent) Todd 1942–2004
      2. 2. Billy (Jack) Todd 1932–1965
    6. 6. Elizabeth Harris 1915–2001
    7. 7. Catherine Harris 1917–1996 m. Barney (Lee) Smith 1913–1998
    8. 8. Josephine (Marie "Josie") Harris 1920–2006
    9. 9. Bobbie (Nell) Harris 1930–2014 m. James (William Musgrove) Sr. 1925–2011
  2. 2. Callie Harris 1885–
  3. 3. Norabelle Harris 1892–
  4. 4. Gressett Harris 1895–1972
  5. 5. Cecile Harris 1897–

Josephine Giles's Timeline

10 Records

1861
25 Oct 1861
Birth of Josephine L "Josie" Giles in Newton, Mississippi
Newton, Mississippi
1880
12 Jun 1880
Age 19
Josephine L "Josie" Giles resided here in Newton, Mississippi
Newton, Mississippi
1900
2 Jun 1900
Age 39
Josephine L "Josie" Giles resided here in Newton, Mississippi
Newton, Mississippi
1910
22 Apr 1910
Age 49
Josephine L "Josie" Giles resided here in Newton, Mississippi
Newton, Mississippi
1920
22 Jan 1920
Age 59
Josephine L "Josie" Giles resided here in Newton, Mississippi
Newton, Mississippi
1930
2 Apr 1930
Age 69
Josephine L "Josie" Giles resided here in Newton, Mississippi
Newton, Mississippi
1935
1935
Age 74
Josephine L "Josie" Giles resided here in Newton, Mississippi
Newton, Mississippi
1940
5 Apr 1940
Age 79
Josephine L "Josie" Giles resided here in Decatur, Newton, Mississippi
Decatur, Newton, Mississippi
1950
7 Sep 1950
Age 89
Death of Josephine L "Josie" Giles in Newton, Mississippi
Newton, Mississippi
1950
8 Sep 1950
Age 89
Burial of Josephine L "Josie" Giles in Newton, Mississippi
Newton, Mississippi

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Oct 1861
    Event Place: Newton, Mississippi
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Newton, Mississippi; Roll: T627_2053; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 51-1
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Beat 2, Newton, Mississippi; Roll: T625_888; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 94; Image: 850
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Beat 2, Newton, Mississippi; Roll: 1161; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0008; Image: 144.0; FHL microfilm: 2340896
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Beat 2, Newton, Mississippi; Roll: 659; Family History Film: 1254659; Page: 580D; Enumeration District: 086; Image: 0301
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Beat 1, Newton, Mississippi; Roll: 822; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0049; FHL microfilm: 1240822
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beat 2, Newton, Mississippi; Roll: T624_753; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0088; FHL microfilm: 1374766
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Web: Mississippi, Find A Grave Index, 1798-2011

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 12 Jun 1880
    Event Place: Newton, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Beat 2, Newton, Mississippi; Roll: 659; Family History Film: 1254659; Page: 580D; Enumeration District: 086; Image: 0301

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Jun 1900
    Event Place: Newton, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Beat 1, Newton, Mississippi; Roll: 822; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0049; FHL microfilm: 1240822

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 22 Apr 1910
    Event Place: Newton, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beat 2, Newton, Mississippi; Roll: T624_753; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0088; FHL microfilm: 1374766

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 22 Jan 1920
    Event Place: Newton, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Beat 2, Newton, Mississippi; Roll: T625_888; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 94; Image: 850

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Apr 1930
    Event Place: Newton, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Beat 2, Newton, Mississippi; Roll: 1161; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0008; Image: 144.0; FHL microfilm: 2340896

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Newton, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Newton, Mississippi; Roll: T627_2053; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 51-1

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 5 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Decatur, Newton, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Newton, Mississippi; Roll: T627_2053; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 51-1

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Sep 1950
    Event Place: Newton, Mississippi
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Mississippi, Find A Grave Index, 1798-2011

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 8 Sep 1950
    Event Place: Newton, Mississippi
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Mississippi, Find A Grave Index, 1798-2011
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