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Samuel James Jeffers 1860–1927 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Nov 1860

Birth Location: Wexford, Ireland

Death Date: 5 Sep 1927

Death Location: St Peters Cemetery

Father: Samuel Jeffares

Mother: Catherine Wadding

Spouse(s): Mary Doyle

Children(s): Kathleen Jeffers, Samuel Jr, John Jeffers, James Jeffers, William Jeffers, Herbert Jeffers, Richard Jeffers, Christopher Jeffares, Paul Jeffers

In 1860, Samuel James Jeffers entered the world in Wexford, Ireland, born to Samuel H Jeffares And Catherine Wadding. Samuel James Jeffers married Mary Doyle, and had children including Christopher J Jeffares, Herbert Richard Jeffers, James Aloysius Jeffers, John Thomas Jeffers, Kathleen Rosalie Jeffers, Paul Jeffers, Richard William Jeffers, Samuel Jeffers Jr, William James Bucky Jeffers. Samuel James Jeffers passed away in 1927 in St Peters Cemetery.

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Biography

  • In 1860, Samuel James Jeffers entered the world in Wexford, Ireland, born to Samuel H Jeffares And Catherine Wadding.
  • Samuel James Jeffers married Mary Doyle, and had children including Christopher J Jeffares, Herbert Richard Jeffers, James Aloysius Jeffers, John Thomas Jeffers, Kathleen Rosalie Jeffers, Paul Jeffers, Richard William Jeffers, Samuel Jeffers Jr, William James Bucky Jeffers.
  • Samuel James Jeffers passed away in 1927 in St Peters Cemetery.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Samuel Jeffers's Ancestors

Self
Samuel Jeffers
1860–1927
Birth Place: Wexford, Ireland
Parents
Samuel H Jeffares
1841–1927
Wexford, Ireland
Catherine Wadding
1841–1887
Wexford, Ireland
Grandparents
Richard Jeffers
1809–1868
Old Hall, Killinick, Wexford, Ireland
Catherine Warren
1820–
Trinity, Waterford, Waterford, Ireland
John Wadding
1816–
Glinn, Ferns, Wexford, Ireland
Bridget Cahill
1816–1867
Glinn, Ferns, Wexford, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
William Jeffares
1795–1876
Ann Hogan
1796–1870
Richard Warren
1795–
Bridget Hennessy
1800–1871
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Jeffares
1770–
Jane Tuttis
1772–1834
Thomas Hogan
1772–1810

Samuel Jeffers's Descendants

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Samuel (James) Jeffers (28 Nov 1860–5 Sep 1927) m. Mary Doyle (05 JUL 1870–5 Jun 1917)
  1. 1. Kathleen (Rosalie) Jeffers 1906–1954 m. Robert (B) Ferris 1899–1954 m. Lawrence Wiechmann 1904–1934
    1. 1. Charles (William) Ferris 1943–1983 m. Mary (Ann) Keller 1945–2022
    2. 2. Lawrence Ferris –2020
    3. 3. William Wiechmann 1927–1984
    4. 4. John Ferris 1938–1939
  2. 2. Samuel (Jeffers) Jr 1893–1931 m. Katherine Jefferson 1899–1951
    1. 1. Lillian (Marie) Jeffares 1917–1991 m. Louis Dicostanzo 1909– m. Vito (Mattila) Jr 1910–1964
      1. 1. Lawrence (Michael) Dicostanzo 1948–2020
      2. 2. Louis DiCostanzo 1938– m. Barbara Montuori 1941–
    2. 2. James (Aloysius) Jeffares 1918– m. Marie (F.) Maydick 1919–2022
    3. 3. Louise (M) Jeffers 1920–2012
    4. 4. Samuel (Edward) Jeffers 1925–1996
  3. 3. John (Thomas) Jeffers 1895–1946 m. Josephine Jeffers 1898–
    1. 1. William 1920– m. Ann Paolirelli 1925–
  4. 4. James (Aloysius) Jeffers 1898–1927
  5. 5. William (James "Bucky") Jeffers 1908–1958 m. Dorothy Jeffers 1917–
    1. 1. Lorraine (B.) Rooks 1932–2015 m. Johnnie (Devaughn) Rooks 1931–2003
  6. 6. Herbert (Richard) Jeffers 1902–
  7. 7. Richard (William) Jeffers 1904–1973
    1. 1. Doris (Margaret) Jeffers 1925–2019
    2. 2. Richard (William Jeffers) Jr 1927–2006
  8. 8. Christopher (J) Jeffares 1892–1893
  9. 9. Paul Jeffers 1894–1920

Samuel Jeffers's Timeline

15 Records

1860
28 Nov 1860
Birth of Samuel James Jeffers in Wexford, Ireland
Wexford, Ireland
1860
29 Nov 1860
Samuel James Jeffers was baptized in Wexford, Ireland
Wexford, Ireland
1861
6 Apr 1861
Age 1
Birth of Samuel James Jeffers in Stephen Street, Waterford, County Waterford, Ireland
Stephen Street, Waterford, County Waterford, Ireland
1870
1 Jun 1870
Age 10
Samuel James Jeffers resided here in Northfield, Richmond, New York, United States
Northfield, Richmond, New York, United States
1881
1881
Age 21
Samuel James Jeffers resided here in St John Hackney, London, England
St John Hackney, London, England
1882
Dec 1882
Age 22
Samuel James Jeffers was married in Waterford, Ireland
Waterford, Ireland
1891
1891
Age 31
Samuel James Jeffers was married in Staten Island, Richmond, New York, USA
Staten Island, Richmond, New York, USA
1900
1900
Age 40
Samuel James Jeffers resided here in Richmond Ward 2, Richmond, New York, USA
Richmond Ward 2, Richmond, New York, USA
1910
1910
Age 50
Samuel James Jeffers resided here in Richmond Ward 2, Richmond, New York, USA
Richmond Ward 2, Richmond, New York, USA
1915
1 June 1915
Age 55
Samuel James Jeffers resided here in New York, Richmond, New York, United States
New York, Richmond, New York, United States
1920
1920
Age 60
Samuel James Jeffers resided here in Richmond Assembly District 1, Richmond, New York, USA
Richmond Assembly District 1, Richmond, New York, USA
1925
1925
Age 65
Samuel James Jeffers resided here in New York, Richmond
New York, Richmond
1927
1 Sep 1927
Age 67
Death of Samuel James Jeffers in Staten Island, Richmond, New York, USA
Staten Island, Richmond, New York, USA
1927
5 Sep 1927
Age 67
Burial of Samuel James Jeffers in St Peters Cemetery
St Peters Cemetery
1927
16 Sep 1927
Age 67
Samuel James Jeffers - Probate in Richmond, New York, USA
Richmond, New York, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Apr 1861
    Event Place: Stephen Street, Waterford, County Waterford, Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, U.S., State Census, 1925, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 43; Assembly District: 01; City: New York; County: Richmond; Page: 8
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Richmond Assembly District 1, Richmond, New York; Roll: T625_1238; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 1579
    [3] New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at New York, New York, 1820-1897; Microfilm Serial or NAID: M237; RG Title: Records of the U.S. Customs Service; RG: 36
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Richmond Ward 2, Richmond, New York; Roll: T624_1073; Page: 5b; Enumeration District: 1319; FHL microfilm: 1375086
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Ireland, Catholic Parish Registers, National Library of Ireland; Dublin, Ireland; Irish Catholic Parish Registers; Microfilm Number: Microfilm 04253 01

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Nov 1860
    Event Place: Wexford, Ireland

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 29 Nov 1860
    Event Place: Wexford, Ireland
    Record Source: Ireland, Catholic Parish Registers, National Library of Ireland; Dublin, Ireland; Irish Catholic Parish Registers; Microfilm Number: Microfilm 04253 01

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: Dec 1882
    Event Place: Waterford, Ireland

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Staten Island, Richmond, New York, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1870
    Event Place: Northfield, Richmond, New York, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Census Non-Population Schedules, New York, 1850-1880, Census Year: 1870; Census Place: Northfield, Richmond, New York; Archive Collection Number: A27; Roll: 27; Page: 3; Line: 23

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: St John Hackney, London, England
    Record Source: 1881 England Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1883
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Richmond Ward 2, Richmond, New York; Roll: T624_1073; Page: 5b; Enumeration District: 1319; FHL microfilm: 1375086

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1884
    Event Place: New York, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at New York, New York, 1820-1897; Microfilm Serial or NAID: M237; RG Title: Records of the U.S. Customs Service; RG: 36
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1899
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Richmond Assembly District 1, Richmond, New York; Roll: T625_1238; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 1579

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Richmond Ward 2, Richmond, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Richmond Ward 2, Richmond, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Richmond Ward 2, Richmond, New York; Roll: T624_1073; Page: 5b; Enumeration District: 1319; FHL microfilm: 1375086

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1915
    Event Place: New York, Richmond, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, U.S., State Census, 1915

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Richmond Assembly District 1, Richmond, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Richmond Assembly District 1, Richmond, New York; Roll: T625_1238; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 1579

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: New York, Richmond
    Record Source: New York, U.S., State Census, 1925, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 43; Assembly District: 01; City: New York; County: Richmond; Page: 8

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Liverpool, England
    Record Source: New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at New York, New York, 1820-1897; Microfilm Serial or NAID: M237; RG Title: Records of the U.S. Customs Service; RG: 36

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Sep 1927
    Event Place: Staten Island, Richmond, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1659-1999, Probate Records, 1787-1967; Author: New York. Surrogate's Court (Richmond County)
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 5 Sep 1927
    Event Place: St Peters Cemetery
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] New York, New York, U.S., Index to Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 16 Sep 1927
    Event Place: Richmond, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1659-1999, Probate Records, 1787-1967; Author: New York. Surrogate's Court (Richmond County)

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