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Rev John Martin James 1775–1827 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1775

Birth Location: Hanover, Goochland, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 11 Jan 1827

Death Location: BigWhipwill Crk, Logan, Kentucky, USA

Father: William Sr.

Mother: Mary Hinds

Spouse(s): Mary Poor

Children(s): Drury James, Mary (Hendricks), Thomas James, Nancy James, Rev. James, Mary James, Elizabeth James, John James, Rev James

In 1775, Rev John Martin James entered the world in Hanover, Goochland, Virginia, United States, born to William James Sr And Mary Hinds. In 1810, Rev John Martin James resided in Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, United States. In 1820, Rev John Martin James resided in Russellville, Logan, Kentucky, United States. Rev John Martin James married Mary Polly Poor, and had children including Drury Woodson James, Elizabeth James, John R James, Mary Elizabeth James Hendricks, Mary James, Nancy Gardner James, Rev William Gilbaerth Billy James, Rev Robert Sallee James, Thomas Martin James. Rev John Martin James passed away in 1827 in BigWhipwill Crk, Logan, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1775, Rev John Martin James entered the world in Hanover, Goochland, Virginia, United States, born to William James Sr And Mary Hinds.
  • In 1810, Rev John Martin James resided in Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, United States.
  • In 1820, Rev John Martin James resided in Russellville, Logan, Kentucky, United States.
  • Rev John Martin James married Mary Polly Poor, and had children including Drury Woodson James, Elizabeth James, John R James, Mary Elizabeth James Hendricks, Mary James, Nancy Gardner James, Rev William Gilbaerth Billy James, Rev Robert Sallee James, Thomas Martin James.
  • Rev John Martin James passed away in 1827 in BigWhipwill Crk, Logan, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Sr.
1748–1805
Birth Location: Culpeper, Virginia, USA
WS
Mary Hinds
1755–1774
Birth Location: Kings Stanley, Gloucestershire, England
MH

Spouses(s)

Mary Poor
1790–1827
Birth Location: Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, USA
MP

Children(s)

Drury James
1826–1910
Birth Location: BigWhipwill Crk, Logan, Kentucky, USA
DJ
Mary (Hendricks)
1827–1845
Birth Location: Franklin, Kentucky, United States
M(
Thomas James
1823–1901
Birth Location: Bigwhipwill Crk, Logan, Kentucky, USA
TJ
Nancy James
1821–1875
Birth Location: Logan County,Kentucky
NJ
Rev. James
1811–1895
Birth Location: Logan County,Kentucky
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Mary James
1809–1877
Birth Location: Goochland County,Virginia
MJ
Elizabeth James
1816–1904
Birth Location: Logan County,Kentucky
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John James
1815–1887
Birth Location: Logan, Kentucky, USA
JJ
Rev James
1818–1850
Birth Location: Lickskillet, Logan County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Rev James's Ancestors

Self
Rev James
1775–1827
Birth Place: Hanover, Goochland, Virginia, United States
Parents
William James Sr.
1748–1805
Culpeper, Virginia, USA
Mary Hinds
1755–1774
Kings Stanley, Gloucestershire, England
Grandparents
Joseph ("the Elder") James
1712–1782
Culpeper, Virginia, USA
Mary Field
1724–1804
Spotsylvania, Culpeper, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Thomas James
1674–1726
Sarah Coleman
1670–1720
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John immigrant)
1623–1690
Elizabeth Slaughter
1632–1673

Rev James's Descendants

1.
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Rev (John Martin) James (1775–11 Jan 1827) m. Mary (Polly) Poor (1790–February 1827)
  1. 1. Drury (Woodson) James 1826–1910
  2. 2. Mary (Elizabeth James) (Hendricks) 1827–1845
  3. 3. Thomas (Martin) James 1823–1901 m. Sarah (Susan "Sallie") Woodward 1827–1916
    1. 1. John (W C) James 1848–1933
    2. 2. Luther (Tillman Woodward) JAMES 1850–1916 m. Mary (Alice) Hibbard 1856–1914
      1. 1. Marjorie James 1895–1987
      2. 2. William (Heberd J James) Sr 1880–1965 m. Aileen Stevens 1885–1936 m. Sue (Burd) Eberhart 1882– m. Susan ("Sue" (Sare)) Burd 1882–
        1. 1. Virginia (Aileen) James 1904–1998
        2. 2. Eleanore James 1911–1977
        3. 3. William (Heberd J James) Jr 1915–2001 m. Burleigh (Reed) Wolferman 1917–2004 m. Jane Shelden 1915–2014
      3. 3. William (Heberd) James 1880–1965
      4. 4. Crawford (Martin) James 1885–1959
      5. 5. Woodward (Shelton) JAMES 1889–1916
    3. 3. Lykins (Woodward) JAMES 1858–1859
    4. 4. Marion (Woodward) JAMES 1861–1862
  4. 4. Nancy (Gardner) James 1821–1875
  5. 5. Rev. (William Gilbaerth "Billy") James 1811–1895
  6. 6. Mary James 1809–1877
  7. 7. Elizabeth James 1816–1904
  8. 8. John (R) James 1815–1887
  9. 9. Rev (Robert Sallee) James 1818–1850 m. Charllotte Samuel 1825–1911
    1. 1. Frank James 1843–1915 m. Laura (J) Nalby 1852–1941 m. Ann ("Annie") Ralston 1853–1944
      1. 1. Jona (C) James 1880–1963 m. John (Davis “Dee”) SMITH 1879–1925
        1. 1. James (Davis) SMITH 1902–1979 m. Mary (Kate) Wiles 1902–1976
      2. 2. Robert (Franklin) James 1877–1959
      3. 3. Mauris (E) James 1870–1950 m. Henry Indorf 1861–1934
        1. 1. Emily Ludorf 1893–
      4. 4. Mary (E.) James 1870–1880
      5. 5. Lola (Ona) Hulett 1876–1920
      6. 6. James 1885–
    2. 2. Jeremiah James 1847–1935
    3. 3. Outlaw (Jesse Woodson) James 1847–1882 m. Zerelda (Amanda) Mimms 1845–1900
      1. 1. Roy (P Mcgowan) JR 1881–1951 m. Estela (E) McClure 1882–1971
        1. 1. Jo (Francis) James 1902–1964 m. Donald (Cameron "Tint" AKA Ronald Munro Ross THE HUSBAND OF JESSE WOODSON JAMES'S GRANDDAUGHTER) JO 1904–1957
        2. 2. Margaret Mcclure 1907–1995
        3. 3. Jennings (Clyde) McClure 1909–
        4. 4. James (Curtis) James 1906–
        5. 5. Estelle (Jessie James) Baumell 1906–1987 m. Marvyn (Bernard) Baumel 1907–1961
        6. 6. Ethelrose (James, Buttery, Mildred Ann) Owens 1908–1991 m. Calvin (Tilden) Owens 1906–1975 m. Claud Daniel 1906–1972
        7. 7. Margret (B) McClure 1907–1995
        8. 8. Clyde (J) McClure 1910–
        9. 9. Velma (A) McClure 1904–1992
        10. 10. Mabel (H) Mcgowan 1913–
        11. 11. Burton (W) Mcgowan 1918–
        12. 12. Genevieve Mcclure 1915–
      2. 2. Gould James 1877–1878
      3. 3. Montgomery James 1878–1878
      4. 4. Mary (Susan James) BARR 1879–1935 m. Henry (Lafayette) Barr 1867–1935 m. Elex (Alexander) Sweeten 1865–1931
        1. 1. Lawrence (Henry) Barr 1902–1984 m. Thelma (M) Duncan 1906–
        2. 2. Forester (Ray) Barr 1904–1977 m. Gertrude ("Gertie" Marie) Essary 1914–2001
        3. 3. Chester (Arthur "Chet") Barr 1907–1984 m. Beatrice (Maurine) Hester 1916–2008
        4. 4. Henrietta (Marie) Barr 1913–1913
        5. 5. P (Casia) Barr 1910–
        6. 6. Pearl Sweeten 1901–1923
        7. 7. George (Samuel) Sweeten 1902–1993
        8. 8. Willie (May) Sweeten 1897–1938
        9. 9. John (Elmer) Sweeten 1894–1965
        10. 10. Thomas (Levi) Sweeten 1888–1918
        11. 11. Syble (Florence) Sweeten 1907–1998 m. Lee (S.) McClure 1907–1964 m. Rollin Hill 1903–1990 m. Ora Walker 1902–1979
        12. 12. Escart Sweeten 1905–1994
        13. 13. Nelley (Belle) Sweeten 1890–1981
        14. 14. Freddy Sweeten 1891–1895
        15. 15. Clide Sweeten 1895–1898
        16. 16. Cecoro (F) Sweeten 1904–
      5. 5. Ethel (Louise James) ANDERSON 1876–1894 m. Elias (Anderson) Pvt. 1873–1892
        1. 1. Lucy (Anderson) GUTHRIE 1892–1971
      6. 6. R (Amy) Cramer 1874–1925 m. Stephen (Andrew Douglas) Myers 1858–1917
        1. 1. Benjamin (Stroud) Myers 1895–1980 m. E (May) Myers 1900–
        2. 2. Etta (Mae) Hinkle 1893–1955 m. Frank (William) Hinkle 1893–1963
        3. 3. William (Henry) Myers 1900–1972 m. Naomi (Edna) Cortner 1905–1974
      7. 7. Susan (Lavenia) James 1870–1889
      8. 8. Joseph (Jesse "Tazmawaste" Chase) James 1870–1940
      9. 9. Jesse (Edwards James , Attorney; aka "Tim"; aka Charles Howard as a child done by his father Jesse W) James 1875–1951 m. Estela (E) McClure 1882–1971
        1. 1. Lucille James 1900–1988 m. Benjamin (F "Frank") Lewis 1904–1971 m. Vancil (T) Stelnaker 1899–1976
        2. 2. Lucille (Martha) James\Stelnaker\Lewis 1900–1988 m. Benjamin (F "Frank") Lewis 1904–1971 m. Benjamin (F Frank) Lewis 1904–1971 m. Vancil (T) Stelnaker 1899–1976
        3. 3. Francis (Ross) James 1909–1991
        4. 4. Estelle (Jessie) James 1906–1987
        5. 5. Josephine ("Jo" Frances) James 1903–1964
        6. 6. Clyde Mcclure 1910–
        7. 7. Lucille (Martha James) LEWIS 1900–1988
        8. 8. Ethel (Rose) James 1908–1991
    4. 4. Kitty Parmer 1849–1889 m. Allen Parmer 1848–1927
      1. 1. Feta (Anne) Parmer 1888–1978
      2. 2. Zelma Parmer 1879–1972
      3. 3. Robert (A.) Parmer 1872–1883
      4. 4. Infant (Son) Parmer 1889–1889
      5. 5. Sarah (Susie Kate 'Tot') Parmer 1886–1892
      6. 6. Clora (S. "Flora") Parmer 1876–1926 m. William (Blunt) Benson 1877–1957 m. William (B) Benson 1878–
        1. 1. Allen (James) Benson 1909–1967
        2. 2. Feta (Louise) Benson 1911–1911
        3. 3. Sue (Laura) Benson 1907–2005
      7. 7. Flora (Sarah Parmer) (SUD)REO 1877–1926
      8. 8. Lillie (M B Parmer) (SUD)REO+ 1880–
      9. 9. Allen (Hazard Parmer) Jr 1882–1887
    5. 5. Robert (Reuben) James 1845–1845
    6. 6. Mary James 1848–1866 m. Robert (Glenn) Chanslor 1827–1884
      1. 1. Samuel (Anderson) Chanslor 1871–1947
      2. 2. John (Wesley) Chanslor 1855–1918
      3. 3. Charles (William) Chancellor 1850–1913
      4. 4. Nathaniel (James " Nathan ") Chanslor 1853–1921
      5. 5. Joseph (Joab) Chanslor 1856–1936
      6. 6. Anna (Jane) Chanslor 1858–1905
      7. 7. Mary (Alice) Chanslor 1862–1932
      8. 8. Robert (Pogue) Chanslor 1866–1944
    7. 7. Jesse (Michael Josepher) James 1847–1882

Rev James's Timeline

6 Records

1775
1775
Birth of Rev John Martin James in Hanover, Goochland, Virginia, United States
Hanover, Goochland, Virginia, United States
1810
1810
Age 35
Rev John Martin James resided here in Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, United States
Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, United States
1820
1820
Age 45
Rev John Martin James resided here in Russellville, Logan, Kentucky, United States
Russellville, Logan, Kentucky, United States
1821
06 May 1821
Age 46
Rev John Martin James was baptized in St Michael, Macclesfield, Cheshire, England
St Michael, Macclesfield, Cheshire, England
1822
14 Aug 1822
Age 47
Rev John Martin James was baptized in Aberystwyth,Cardigan,Wales
Aberystwyth,Cardigan,Wales
1827
11 Jan 1827
Age 52
Death of Rev John Martin James in BigWhipwill Crk, Logan, Kentucky, USA
BigWhipwill Crk, Logan, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1775
    Event Place: Hanover, Goochland, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Millennium File
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 462.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: CLJ
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [5] Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 06 May 1821
    Event Place: St Michael, Macclesfield, Cheshire, England
    Record Source: Cheshire, England, Select Bishop's Transcripts

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 14 Aug 1822
    Event Place: Aberystwyth,Cardigan,Wales
    Record Source: Wales, Select Births and Baptisms

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Goochland, Goochland, Virginia; Roll: 68; Page: 427; Image: 00819; Family History Library Film: 0181428

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Russellville, Logan, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Russellville, Logan, Kentucky; Page: 42; NARA Roll: M33_26; Image: 53
    [2] Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Jan 1827
    Event Place: BigWhipwill Crk, Logan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Millennium File
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [4] Public Member Trees, Database online.
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