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Nathaniel Emmes James 1772–1844 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Jul 1772

Birth Location: Bristol, Bristol, Rhode Island, USA

Death Date: 16 June 1844

Death Location: Truxton, Cortland County, New York, United States of America

Father: Daniel Sr

Mother: Mary Emmes

Spouse(s): Betsey Ingersoll

Children(s): Daniel James, Mason James, Harriet Adams, John James, Caroline Phelps, Franklin James, Franklin James, Eliza James, Willis James, Jane James, Henry James, Martha James, Mary James, Nathaniel James, James Willis

In 1772, Nathaniel Emmes James entered the world in Bristol, Bristol, Rhode Island, USA, born to Daniel James Sr And Mary Giles Emmes. In 1820, Nathaniel Emmes James resided in Truxton, Cortland, New York, United States. Nathaniel Emmes James married Betsey Ingersoll, John C Ingersoll, and had children including Caroline Phelps, Daniel James, Eliza James, Franklin James, Harriet Adams, Henry James, James Willis, Jane T James, John James, Martha James, Mary Ann James, Mason Ingersol James, Nathaniel James, Willis James. Nathaniel Emmes James passed away in 1844 in Truxton, Cortland County, New York, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1772, Nathaniel Emmes James entered the world in Bristol, Bristol, Rhode Island, USA, born to Daniel James Sr And Mary Giles Emmes.
  • In 1820, Nathaniel Emmes James resided in Truxton, Cortland, New York, United States.
  • Nathaniel Emmes James married Betsey Ingersoll, John C Ingersoll, and had children including Caroline Phelps, Daniel James, Eliza James, Franklin James, Harriet Adams, Henry James, James Willis, Jane T James, John James, Martha James, Mary Ann James, Mason Ingersol James, Nathaniel James, Willis James.
  • Nathaniel Emmes James passed away in 1844 in Truxton, Cortland County, New York, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Daniel Sr
1746–1822
Birth Location: Bristol, Bristol, Rhode Island, USA
DS
Mary Emmes
1753–1820
Birth Location: Boston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
ME

Spouses(s)

Betsey Ingersoll
1782–1849
Birth Location: Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA
BI

Children(s)

Daniel James
1801–1876
Birth Location: Hartford, Connecticut, USA
DJ
Mason James
1802–1886
Birth Location: Truxton, Cortland County, New York, United States of America
MJ
Harriet Adams
1818–1880
Birth Location: Truxton, Cortland County, New York, United States of America
HA
John James
1806–1893
Birth Location: Truxton, Cortland, New York, USA
JJ
Caroline Phelps
1814–1892
Birth Location: Truxton, Cortland County, New York, United States of America
CP
Franklin James
1812–1813
Birth Location: –
FJ
Franklin James
1812–1813
Birth Location: –
FJ
Eliza James
1810–
Birth Location: Truxton, Cortland, New York, USA
EJ
Willis James
1804–
Birth Location: Truxton, Cortland, New York, USA
WJ
Jane James
1823–1852
Birth Location: –
JJ
Henry James
1821–1887
Birth Location: –
HJ
Martha James
1826–1846
Birth Location: –
MJ
Mary James
1816–1866
Birth Location: –
MJ
Nathaniel James
1808–1866
Birth Location: New York, New York, USA
NJ
James Willis
1804–
Birth Location: Truxson New York
JW

Nathaniel James's Ancestors

Self
Nathaniel James
1772–1844
Birth Place: Bristol, Bristol, Rhode Island, USA
Parents
Daniel James Sr
1746–1822
Bristol, Bristol, Rhode Island, USA
Mary (Giles) Emmes
1753–1820
Boston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Benjamin (James) *
1713–1768
Bristol, Bristol, Rhode Island
Elizabeth Smith
1717–1809
Bristol, Bristol, Rhode Island, USA
Henry Emmes
1717–1767
Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts
Mary (Giles) (Emmes)
1721–
Boston, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Great-Grandparents
William James
1684–1743
Mary Webster
1686–1743
Daniel Smith
1687–1741
Elizabeth Cary
1691–1772
Nathan Ames
1690–1750
Hannah *
1691–1758
WILLIAM GYLES
1698–1730
Mary Codner
1702–1727
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Capt. Sr
1639–1697
Susannah James
1650–1726
James Webster
1659–1711
Mary Dawes
1664–1705
Richard Smith
1643–1696
Joyce (Smith)
1639–1734
David Cary
1658–1718
Elizabeth Brackett
1671–1704
Henry Emmes
1649–1724
Eliza(beth) Moore
1646–1715
Joshua Grafton
1660–1699
Hannah Gedney
1670–1741
John Gyles
1653–1730
Mary
1666–1736
JAMES CODNER
1676–1715
MARY Gourden)
1683–

Nathaniel James's Descendants

1.
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Nathaniel (Emmes) James (2 Jul 1772–16 June 1844) m. Betsey Ingersoll (10 Apr 1782–Apr 1849)
  1. 1. Daniel James 1801–1876 m. Sophia (Hall) Hitchcock 1818–1870
    1. 1. Daniel (Willis) James 1828–1912 m. Dinah (Elizabeth) James 1820–1888 m. Winnie Moore 1865– m. Louisa James 1835–
      1. 1. Lafayette (W.) James 1856–1933 m. Alafair Burris 1859–1937 m. Mary James 1870–1950 m. Lucrecia (C) James 1870–1906
        1. 1. Homer (James) Sr 1893–1941
        2. 2. Stella Spann 1902–2004
        3. 3. Catherine Nobles 1904–2006 m. Heyward Nobles 1900–
        4. 4. Seabell Simpkins 1885–1953
        5. 5. Thomas (M.) James 1886–1944
        6. 6. Lafayette (James) Jr 1910–1990 m. Iola James 1916–1984 m. Iola James 1916– m. Iola James 1916–
        7. 7. Eva Conway 1881–1954 m. Joseph Conway 1878–
        8. 8. Bessie (L.) Nicholson 1895–1943
        9. 9. Willie (Howard) James 1913–1921
        10. 10. Mary (E) James 1889–
        11. 11. Sarah James 1883–1937 m. Richard James 1863–1926
        12. 12. Quilla (M) James 1898–
        13. 13. Joanna Johnson 1893–
        14. 14. Arthur James 1901–
        15. 15. Jessie James 1898–
      2. 2. J. (E.) James 1867–
      3. 3. Willie James 1869–
      4. 4. David James 1871–
      5. 5. Lewis James 1890–1965
      6. 6. Rebecca Peterson 1860–1928 m. Henry Peterson 1859–1911
        1. 1. Deacon (Benjamin Franklin) Peterson 1889–1973 m. Manda Peterson 1895–1967
      7. 7. William (M.) James 1852–1925 m. Milley James 1858–1932 m. Emma (Emmons) James 1844–1920
        1. 1. Mary James 1878–
        2. 2. Humphrey James 1877–
        3. 3. Minnie James 1886–1930
        4. 4. George (F) James 1881–1930 m. Alice Hall 1882–1914 m. Selona Johnson 1885– m. Alice (L) Hall 1883–
        5. 5. Ida (K.) James 1868–
        6. 6. Jessie (Emma) Temple 1873–1957 m. Olney (M) Temple 1872–1964
        7. 7. John James 1896–
        8. 8. Leilah James 1898–
        9. 9. Susie James 1899–
        10. 10. Viola James 1897–1984
        11. 11. Murphy James 1876–
        12. 12. David James 1893–
        13. 13. Geneva James 1884–1966
        14. 14. Florence James 1890–
        15. 15. May (Belle) James 1890–
        16. 16. Mary James 1899–
        17. 17. Martin (Humphrey) James 1876–
        18. 18. Herbert James 1883–
    2. 2. Elizabeth (Eggleston) James 1834–1868
    3. 3. William (Dodge) James 1855–1912
    4. 4. Anson (Greene Phelps) James 1830–1842
    5. 5. William (Dodge) James 1854–1912
    6. 6. Olivia (Phelps) James 1837–1935 m. Robert (Hoe) III 1839–1909
      1. 1. Elizabeth (Woodbridge) Benson 1865–1889
      2. 2. Thyrza Hoe 1874–1883
      3. 3. Arthur (Ingersoll) Hoe 1880–1956
      4. 4. Ruth (Lancaster) Sterling 1878–1966 m. Robert (W) Sterling 1875–
      5. 5. Robert (Hoe) IV 1876–1960 m. Mary Hoe 1886–1972
        1. 1. Edward ((Ned) Livingston) Hoe 1924–1994 m. Theodora Hae 1923–
        2. 2. Robert Hoe 1922–1983
    7. 7. John (Arthur) James 1853–1917
    8. 8. Frank (Linsley) James 1851–1890
  2. 2. Mason (Ingersol) James 1802–1886
  3. 3. Harriet Adams 1818–1880
  4. 4. John James 1806–1893
  5. 5. Caroline Phelps 1814–1892
  6. 6. Franklin James 1812–1813
  7. 7. Franklin James 1812–1813
  8. 8. Eliza James 1810–
  9. 9. Willis James 1804–
  10. 10. Jane (T) James 1823–1852
  11. 11. Henry James 1821–1887
  12. 12. Martha James 1826–1846
  13. 13. Mary (Ann) James 1816–1866
  14. 14. Nathaniel James 1808–1866
  15. 15. James Willis 1804–

Nathaniel James's Timeline

8 Records

1772
2 Jul 1772
Birth of Nathaniel Emmes James in Bristol, Bristol, Rhode Island, USA
Bristol, Bristol, Rhode Island, USA
1799
1799
Age 27
Nathaniel Emmes James was married in New York, United States
New York, United States
1820
1820
Age 48
Nathaniel Emmes James resided here in Truxton, Cortland, New York, United States
Truxton, Cortland, New York, United States
1830
1830
Age 58
Nathaniel Emmes James resided here in Truxton, Cortland, New York, USA
Truxton, Cortland, New York, USA
1840
1840
Age 68
Nathaniel Emmes James resided here in Cortlandville, Cortland, New York, USA
Cortlandville, Cortland, New York, USA
1844
14 Jun 1844
Age 72
Death of Nathaniel Emmes James in Truxton, Cortland, New York, USA
Truxton, Cortland, New York, USA
1844
16 June 1844
Age 72
Death of Nathaniel Emmes James in Truxton, Cortland, New York, USA
Truxton, Cortland, New York, USA
1845
1 Jul 1845
Age 73
Nathaniel Emmes James - Probate in Cortland, New York, USA
Cortland, New York, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Jul 1772
    Event Place: Bristol, Bristol, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1799
    Event Place: New York, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Truxton, Cortland, New York, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Truxton, Cortland, New York; Page: 604; NARA Roll: M33_66; Image: 332

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Truxton, Cortland, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Truxton, Cortland, New York; Series: M19; Roll: 88; Page: 61; Family History Library Film: 0017148

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Cortlandville, Cortland, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Cortlandville, Cortland, New York; Roll: 275; Page: 86; Family History Library Film: 0017184

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Jun 1844
    Event Place: Truxton, Cortland, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1659-1999, Probate Records, 1809-1935; Indexes, 1808-1970; Author: New York. Surrogate's Court (Cortland County); Probate Place: Cortland, New York
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 June 1844
    Event Place: Truxton, Cortland, New York, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Truxton, Cortland County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1 Jul 1845
    Event Place: Cortland, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1659-1999, Probate Records, 1809-1935; Indexes, 1808-1970; Author: New York. Surrogate's Court (Cortland County); Probate Place: Cortland, New York
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