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Josephine D 'Josie' MAYS 1883–1912 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Mar 1883

Birth Location: Grayson, Texas

Death Date: 29 Mar 1912

Death Location: Caldwell, Burleson County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Thomas MAYS

Mother: Sarah SMITH

Spouse(s): Milton GREATHOUSE

Children(s): Walter GREATHOUSE, Josie GREATHOUSE, Vernon GREATHOUSE, Edna (Given)

Josephine D 'Josie' MAYS was born in 1883 in Grayson, Texas, the child of Thomas F Mays And Sarah Sallie E Smith. In 1900, Josephine D 'Josie' MAYS resided in Caldwell, Burleson, Texas, USA. In 1910, Josephine D 'Josie' MAYS resided in Justice Precinct 1, Grayson, Texas, USA. Josephine D 'Josie' MAYS married Milton Elijah Greathouse, and had children including Edna Elizabeth Greathouse Given, Josie Marie Greathouse, Vernon T Greathouse, Walter Milton Greathouse. Josephine D 'Josie' MAYS passed away in 1912 in Caldwell, Burleson County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Josephine D 'Josie' MAYS was born in 1883 in Grayson, Texas, the child of Thomas F Mays And Sarah Sallie E Smith.
  • In 1900, Josephine D 'Josie' MAYS resided in Caldwell, Burleson, Texas, USA.
  • In 1910, Josephine D 'Josie' MAYS resided in Justice Precinct 1, Grayson, Texas, USA.
  • Josephine D 'Josie' MAYS married Milton Elijah Greathouse, and had children including Edna Elizabeth Greathouse Given, Josie Marie Greathouse, Vernon T Greathouse, Walter Milton Greathouse.
  • Josephine D 'Josie' MAYS passed away in 1912 in Caldwell, Burleson County, Texas, United States of America.

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Spouses(s)

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Josephine MAYS's Ancestors

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Josephine MAYS
1883–1912
Birth Place: Grayson, Texas
Parents
Thomas F MAYS
1843–
Texas, USA
Sarah (Sallie E) SMITH
1848–
Texas, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Josephine MAYS's Descendants

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Josephine (D 'Josie') MAYS (1 Mar 1883–29 Mar 1912) m. Milton (Elijah) GREATHOUSE (22 Sep 1873–27 Jul 1956)
  1. 1. Walter (Milton) GREATHOUSE 1903–1947
  2. 2. Josie (Marie) GREATHOUSE 1905–1927
  3. 3. Vernon (T) GREATHOUSE 1907–1922
  4. 4. Edna (Elizabeth GREATHOUSE) (Given) 1911–1985

Josephine MAYS's Timeline

4 Records

1883
1 Mar 1883
Birth of Josephine D 'Josie' MAYS in Grayson, Texas
Grayson, Texas
1900
1900
Age 17
Josephine D 'Josie' MAYS resided here in Caldwell, Burleson, Texas, USA
Caldwell, Burleson, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 27
Josephine D 'Josie' MAYS resided here in Justice Precinct 1, Grayson, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 1, Grayson, Texas, USA
1912
29 Mar 1912
Age 29
Death of Josephine D 'Josie' MAYS in Grayson, Texas, USA
Grayson, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Mar 1883
    Event Place: Grayson, Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Caldwell, Burleson, Texas; Roll: 1650; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0038; FHL microfilm: 1241615
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Grayson, Texas; Roll: T624_1556; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0062; FHL microfilm: 1375569
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Caldwell, Burleson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Caldwell, Burleson, Texas; Roll: 1650; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0038; FHL microfilm: 1241615

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 1, Grayson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Grayson, Texas; Roll: T624_1556; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0062; FHL microfilm: 1375569

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Mar 1912
    Event Place: Grayson, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Caldwell, Burleson County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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