YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Lee Wayne James 1922–1988 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Feb 1922

Birth Location: Greenup Township, Cumberland , Illinois, USA

Death Date: 20 Dec 1988

Death Location: Toledo, Cumberland, Illinois, USA

Father: Lafayette James

Mother: Chloe Wilson

Spouse(s): Oma Tanner

Children(s):

Lee Wayne James was born in 1922 in Greenup Township, Cumberland , Illinois, USA, the child of Lafayette James And Chloe Edna Wilson. Lee Wayne James married Oma Mae Tanner, and had children including Darrell James, David James, Kay Lynn James, Ruby June James. Lee Wayne James passed away in 1988 in Toledo, Cumberland, Illinois, USA.

Find more search results for Lee James
LJ

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

  • Lee Wayne James was born in 1922 in Greenup Township, Cumberland , Illinois, USA, the child of Lafayette James And Chloe Edna Wilson.
  • Lee Wayne James married Oma Mae Tanner, and had children including Darrell James, David James, Kay Lynn James, Ruby June James.
  • Lee Wayne James passed away in 1988 in Toledo, Cumberland, Illinois, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Lee James's Ancestors

Self
Lee James
1922–1988
Birth Place: Greenup Township, Cumberland , Illinois, USA
Parents
Lafayette James
1878–1937
Greenup, Cumberland, Ill
Chloe (Edna) Wilson
1888–1956
Illinois
Grandparents
Robert (Belmont) Wilson
1868–1931
Indiana
Olive (Ann) Strader
1860–1930
Greenup, Cumberland, Illinois, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Strader
1836–1883
Sarah House
1841–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Strader
1812–1855
Nancy Banfield
1812–1881

Lee James's Timeline

2 Records

1922
13 Feb 1922
Birth of Lee Wayne James in Greenup Township, Cumberland , Illinois, USA
Greenup Township, Cumberland , Illinois, USA
1988
20 Dec 1988
Age 66
Death of Lee Wayne James in Toledo, Cumberland, Illinois, USA
Toledo, Cumberland, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Feb 1922
    Event Place: Greenup Township, Cumberland , Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 341-14-2889; Issue State: Illinois; Issue Date: Before 1951

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Illinois
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 341-14-2889; Issue State: Illinois; Issue Date: Before 1951

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Dec 1988
    Event Place: Toledo, Cumberland, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 341-14-2889; Issue State: Illinois; Issue Date: Before 1951

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