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Sherman Luther James 1885–1962 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Oct 1885

Birth Location: Missouri

Death Date: Jul 1962

Death Location: Lakewood, Pierce County, Washington, United States of America

Father: John James

Mother: Nancy Long

Spouse(s): N Drury

Children(s): Betty James, Nettie James, John James, Earl James, Clifford James, Iva Willhoite

In 1885, Sherman Luther James entered the world in Missouri, born to John James And Nancy Long. In 1900, Sherman Luther James resided in Box, Cedar, Missouri, USA. In 1930, Sherman Luther James resided in West Sound, San Juan, Washington, USA. Sherman Luther James married N Pearl Drury, and had children including Betty M James, Clifford C James, Earl L James, Iva Rose Willhoite, John H James, Nettie P James. Sherman Luther James passed away in 1962 in Lakewood, Pierce County, Washington, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1885, Sherman Luther James entered the world in Missouri, born to John James And Nancy Long.
  • In 1900, Sherman Luther James resided in Box, Cedar, Missouri, USA.
  • In 1930, Sherman Luther James resided in West Sound, San Juan, Washington, USA.
  • Sherman Luther James married N Pearl Drury, and had children including Betty M James, Clifford C James, Earl L James, Iva Rose Willhoite, John H James, Nettie P James.
  • Sherman Luther James passed away in 1962 in Lakewood, Pierce County, Washington, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Sherman James's Ancestors

Self
Sherman James
1885–1962
Birth Place: Missouri
Parents
John James
1854–1935
Morgan, Missouri, United States
Nancy Long
1860–
Tennessee
Grandparents
Sarah Bogar
1825–1885
Illinois, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Sherman James's Descendants

1.
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Sherman (Luther) James (26 Oct 1885–Jul 1962) m. N (Pearl) Drury (abt 1897–1995)
  1. 1. Betty (M) James 1923–
  2. 2. Nettie (P) James 1925–
  3. 3. John (H) James 1919–1990
  4. 4. Earl (L) James 1921–1992
  5. 5. Clifford (C) James 1927–2001
  6. 6. Iva (Rose) Willhoite 1930–2012

Sherman James's Timeline

5 Records

1885
26 Oct 1885
Birth of Sherman Luther James in Missouri
Missouri
1900
1900
Age 15
Sherman Luther James resided here in Box, Cedar, Missouri, USA
Box, Cedar, Missouri, USA
1930
1930
Age 45
Sherman Luther James resided here in West Sound, San Juan, Washington, USA
West Sound, San Juan, Washington, USA
1942
1942
Age 57
Sherman Luther James resided here in Tacoma, Washington, USA
Tacoma, Washington, USA
1962
Jul 1962
Age 77
Death of Sherman Luther James
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Oct 1885
    Event Place: Missouri
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 96
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 543-10-5747; Issue State: Oregon; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: West Sound, San Juan, Washington; Roll: 2507; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0016; FHL microfilm: 2342241
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Oregon; Registration County: Baker; Roll: 1851979
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Box, Cedar, Missouri; Roll: 847; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0047; FHL microfilm: 1240847
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Box, Cedar, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Box, Cedar, Missouri; Roll: 847; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0047; FHL microfilm: 1240847

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: West Sound, San Juan, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: West Sound, San Juan, Washington; Roll: 2507; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0016; FHL microfilm: 2342241

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Tacoma, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 96

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Baker, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Oregon; Registration County: Baker; Roll: 1851979

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jul 1962
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 543-10-5747; Issue State: Oregon; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lakewood, Pierce County, Washington, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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