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Major James (MJ) Carter 1928–1977 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Sep 1928

Birth Location: Marlin Falls, Texas

Death Date: 4 Aug 1977

Death Location: Alameda

Father: Joseph Sr

Mother: Mattie Rustle)-Carter

Spouse(s): Gladys Jefferson-Carter

Children(s): Major Jr

The story of Major James (MJ) Carter began in 1928 in Marlin Falls, Texas. In 1930, Major James (MJ) Carter resided in Precinct 1, Precinct 1, Falls, Texas, USA. In 1935, Major James (MJ) Carter resided in Marlin, Falls, Texas. Major James (MJ) Carter married Gladys Vera Jefferson Carter, and had children including Major James Carter Jr. Major James (MJ) Carter passed away in 1977 in Alameda.

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Biography

  • The story of Major James (MJ) Carter began in 1928 in Marlin Falls, Texas.
  • In 1930, Major James (MJ) Carter resided in Precinct 1, Precinct 1, Falls, Texas, USA.
  • In 1935, Major James (MJ) Carter resided in Marlin, Falls, Texas.
  • Major James (MJ) Carter married Gladys Vera Jefferson Carter, and had children including Major James Carter Jr.
  • Major James (MJ) Carter passed away in 1977 in Alameda.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Major Carter's Ancestors

Self
Major Carter
1928–1977
Birth Place: Marlin Falls, Texas
Parents
Joseph 'Joe' Henry Carter Sr
1889–
Texas
Mattie (Russell (Russel,) Rustle)-Carter
1890–1951
Falls, Texas
Grandparents
Chester Carter
1854–
Tennessee, USA
Nero Rustle
1845–1923
South Carolina
Silvia Shaw
1846–1921
South Carolina, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Joe Sr
1833–1927
Susan Carolina
1828–1917
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Isaac Infantry
1808–1880
Margaret Shaw
1807–1880
Sterling Lisdale)-Shaw
1807–

Major Carter's Descendants

1.
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Major (James (MJ)) Carter (13 Sep 1928–4 Aug 1977) m. Gladys (Vera) Jefferson-Carter (abt 1931–10 Feb 1997)
  1. 1. Major (James Carter) Jr 1946–1997

Major Carter's Timeline

7 Records

1928
13 Sep 1928
Birth of Major James (MJ) Carter in Marlin Falls, Texas
Marlin Falls, Texas
1930
1930
Age 2
Major James (MJ) Carter resided here in Precinct 1, Precinct 1, Falls, Texas, USA
Precinct 1, Precinct 1, Falls, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 7
Major James (MJ) Carter resided here in Marlin, Falls, Texas
Marlin, Falls, Texas
1940
1940
Age 12
Major James (MJ) Carter resided here in Justice Precinct 1, Marlin, Falls, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 1, Marlin, Falls, Texas, USA
1950
1950
Age 22
Major James (MJ) Carter resided here in Vallejo, Solano, California, USA
Vallejo, Solano, California, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 23
Major James (MJ) Carter resided here in Texas
Texas
1977
4 Aug 1977
Age 49
Death of Major James (MJ) Carter in Alameda
Alameda

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Sep 1928
    Event Place: Marlin Falls, Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, U.S., Birth Certificates
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [4] California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997, Place: Alameda; Date: 4 Aug 1977; Social Security: 462348065
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [6] The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Passenger and Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at New York, New York, 1897-1957; Microfilm Serial or NAID: T715; RG Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787-2004; RG: 85
    [7] California, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists, 1882-1959, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving At San Francisco; NAI Number: 4482913; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787-2004; Record Group Number: 85
    [8] Texas, Birth Index
    [9] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [10] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Vallejo, Solano, California; Roll: 613; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 48-99

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 1, Precinct 1, Falls, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Marlin, Falls, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 1, Marlin, Falls, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 12 Sep 1946
    Event Place: New York, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Passenger and Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at New York, New York, 1897-1957; Microfilm Serial or NAID: T715; RG Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787-2004; RG: 85
    [2] California, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists, 1882-1959, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving At San Francisco; NAI Number: 4482913; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787-2004; Record Group Number: 85

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Vallejo, Solano, California, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Vallejo, Solano, California; Roll: 613; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 48-99

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Texas
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Lisbon Portugal
    Record Source: The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Passenger and Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at New York, New York, 1897-1957; Microfilm Serial or NAID: T715; RG Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787-2004; RG: 85

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Aug 1977
    Event Place: Alameda
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997, Place: Alameda; Date: 4 Aug 1977; Social Security: 462348065
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

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