YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Sarah James 1889–1948 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Jun 1889

Birth Location: North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 1 Dec 1948

Death Location: Wentworth, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA

Father: Jim James

Mother: Eliza James

Spouse(s): William Davis

Children(s): Willie Davis, Katie Davis, Viola Davis, Jake Davis

In 1889, Sarah James entered the world in North Carolina, USA, born to Jim James And Eliza Bailey James. In 1900, Sarah James resided in Leaksville, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA. In 1920, Sarah James resided in Dan River, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. Sarah James married William Clay Davis, and had children including Jake Solomon Davis, Katie L Davis, Viola L Davis, Willie Davis. Sarah James passed away in 1948 in Wentworth, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA.

Find more search results for Sarah James
SJ

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:
A
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

  • In 1889, Sarah James entered the world in North Carolina, USA, born to Jim James And Eliza Bailey James.
  • In 1900, Sarah James resided in Leaksville, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1920, Sarah James resided in Dan River, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
  • Sarah James married William Clay Davis, and had children including Jake Solomon Davis, Katie L Davis, Viola L Davis, Willie Davis.
  • Sarah James passed away in 1948 in Wentworth, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jim James
1866–1944
Birth Location: North Carolina
JJ
Eliza James
1860–1934
Birth Location: North Carolina
EJ

Spouses(s)

William Davis
1878–1942
Birth Location: Virginia
WD

Children(s)

Willie Davis
1909–1949
Birth Location: Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
WD
Katie Davis
1906–
Birth Location: Virginia
KD
Viola Davis
1905–
Birth Location: Virginia
VD
Jake Davis
1914–1980
Birth Location: Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
JD

Sarah James's Ancestors

Self
Sarah James
1889–1948
Birth Place: North Carolina, USA
Parents
Jim James
1866–1944
North Carolina
Eliza (Bailey) James
1860–1934
North Carolina
Grandparents
James (M) James
1827–1900
North Carolina, United States
Lockey (Ann) coleman
1831–1905
rockingham North Carolina
James Bailey
1842–1917
North Carolina
Sallie (J) Bailey
1830–1918
North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Robert Jones
1791–1827
Elikin Baily
1807–1864
Elizabeth Tilley
1811–1880
Thomas Overby
1796–1870
Henry Overby
1804–1860
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Stephen Bailey
1762–1843
Alice Fleming
1765–1840
Shadrack Overby
1745–1803
Margaret Smith
1750–1804

Sarah James's Descendants

1.
SJ
Sarah James (Jun 1889–1 Dec 1948) m. William (Clay) Davis (abt 1878–Abt 1942)
  1. 1. Willie Davis 1909–1949
  2. 2. Katie (L) Davis 1906–
  3. 3. Viola (L) Davis 1905–
  4. 4. Jake (Solomon) Davis 1914–1980

Sarah James's Timeline

8 Records

1889
Jun 1889
Birth of Sarah James in North Carolina, USA
North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 11
Sarah James resided here in Leaksville, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
Leaksville, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 31
Sarah James resided here in Dan River, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
Dan River, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 41
Sarah James resided here in Leaksville, Leaksville, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
Leaksville, Leaksville, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 46
Sarah James resided here in Wentworth, Rockingham, North Carolina
Wentworth, Rockingham, North Carolina
1940
1940
Age 51
Sarah James resided here in Wentworth, Wentworth, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
Wentworth, Wentworth, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
1948
1 Dec 1948
Age 59
Death of Sarah James in Wentworth, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
Wentworth, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
1949
17 Jan 1949
Age 60
Sarah James resided here in Clifton Forge, Virginia, USA
Clifton Forge, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jun 1889
    Event Place: North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wentworth, Rockingham, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02967; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 79-39
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Dan River, Pittsylvania, Virginia; Roll: T625_1904; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 151
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Leaksville, Rockingham, North Carolina; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 2341451
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [6] North Carolina, U.S., Death Indexes, 1908-2004
    [7] North Carolina, U.S., Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Leaksville, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Dan River, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Dan River, Pittsylvania, Virginia; Roll: T625_1904; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 151

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Leaksville, Leaksville, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Leaksville, Rockingham, North Carolina; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 2341451

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Wentworth, Rockingham, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wentworth, Rockingham, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02967; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 79-39

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Wentworth, Wentworth, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wentworth, Rockingham, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02967; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 79-39

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 17 Jan 1949
    Event Place: Clifton Forge, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Daily Review; Publication Date: 17 Jan 1949; Publication Place: Clifton Forge, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Wentworth, Rockingham, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Dec 1948
    Event Place: Wentworth, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] North Carolina, U.S., Death Indexes, 1908-2004
Find more search results for Sarah James

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