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Silas James 1844–1920 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Aug 1844

Birth Location: Alabama, USA

Death Date: 8 Aug 1920

Death Location: Seguin, Guadalupe, Texas, USA

Father: Joe James

Mother: Lucreass James

Spouse(s): Matilda Cunigan\Cunningham

Children(s): Mariah James, Laura Silas, Julia James, William James, Elvira James, Betty James, James James, Josephine James, Andrew James, Susie James

Silas James was born in 1844 in Alabama, USA, the child of Joe Arthur James And Lucreass Cressie James. In 1867, Silas James resided in Guadalupe, Texas, USA. In 1870, Silas James resided in Precinct 3, Seguin, Guadalupe, Texas, USA. Silas James married Matilda Cunigan Cunningham, and had children including Andrew James, Betty James, Elvira James, James James, Josephine Josie James, Julia A James, Laura A Silas, Mariah James, Susie A James, William B James. Silas James passed away in 1920 in Seguin, Guadalupe, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • Silas James was born in 1844 in Alabama, USA, the child of Joe Arthur James And Lucreass Cressie James.
  • In 1867, Silas James resided in Guadalupe, Texas, USA.
  • In 1870, Silas James resided in Precinct 3, Seguin, Guadalupe, Texas, USA.
  • Silas James married Matilda Cunigan Cunningham, and had children including Andrew James, Betty James, Elvira James, James James, Josephine Josie James, Julia A James, Laura A Silas, Mariah James, Susie A James, William B James.
  • Silas James passed away in 1920 in Seguin, Guadalupe, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joe James
1822–
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
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Lucreass James
1822–
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
LJ

Spouses(s)

Matilda Cunigan\Cunningham
1854–
Birth Location: Seguin, Guadalupe, Texas, USA
MC

Children(s)

Mariah James
1872–
Birth Location: Texas, USA
MJ
Laura Silas
1874–1940
Birth Location: Seguin, Guadalupe, Texas, USA
LS
Julia James
1876–
Birth Location: Texas, USA
JJ
William James
1878–
Birth Location: Texas, USA
WJ
Elvira James
1879–
Birth Location: Texas, USA
EJ
Betty James
1882–
Birth Location: Texas, USA
BJ
James James
1887–1960
Birth Location: Seguin, Guadalupe County, Texas, United States of America
JJ
Josephine James
1886–
Birth Location: Seguin, Guadalupe, Texas, USA
JJ
Andrew James
1887–1960
Birth Location: Texas, USA
AJ
Susie James
1891–1966
Birth Location: Texas, USA
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Silas James's Ancestors

Self
Silas James
1844–1920
Birth Place: Alabama, USA
Parents
Joe Arthur James
1822–
Alabama, USA
Lucreass ("Cressie") James
1822–
Alabama, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Silas James's Descendants

1.
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Silas James (Aug 1844–8 Aug 1920) m. Matilda Cunigan\Cunningham (Abt. 1854–)
  1. 1. Mariah James 1872–
    1. 1. Ezekiel Williams 1898–1972
  2. 2. Laura (A.) Silas 1874–1940
  3. 3. Julia (A.) James 1876–
  4. 4. William (B.) James 1878–
  5. 5. Elvira James 1879–
  6. 6. Betty James 1882–
  7. 7. James James 1887–1960
  8. 8. Josephine ("Josie') James 1886–
    1. 1. Esther Woodridge 1906–1935
    2. 2. Booker (T.) Jackson 1911–1991
    3. 3. Giles 1916–
    4. 4. Millet Jackson 1907–
    5. 5. Rachel Jackson 1909–
    6. 6. Millard (F.) Jackson 1904–
  9. 9. Andrew James 1887–1960 m. Susie James 1887–
    1. 1. John (Henry) James 1910–
    2. 2. Ruth James 1916–
  10. 10. Susie (A.) James 1891–1966

Silas James's Timeline

8 Records

1844
Aug 1844
Birth of Silas James in Alabama, USA
Alabama, USA
1867
13 Jul 1867
Age 23
Silas James resided here in Guadalupe, Texas, USA
Guadalupe, Texas, USA
1870
1870
Age 26
Silas James resided here in Precinct 3, Seguin, Guadalupe, Texas, USA
Precinct 3, Seguin, Guadalupe, Texas, USA
1880
1880
Age 36
Silas James resided here in Guadalupe Valley, Guadalupe, Texas, USA
Guadalupe Valley, Guadalupe, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 56
Silas James resided here in Justice Precinct 3, Guadalupe, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 3, Guadalupe, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 66
Silas James resided here in Justice Precinct 3, Guadalupe, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 3, Guadalupe, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 76
Silas James resided here in Justice Precinct 3, Guadalupe, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 3, Guadalupe, Texas, USA
1920
8 Aug 1920
Age 76
Death of Silas James in Seguin, Guadalupe, Texas, USA
Seguin, Guadalupe, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Aug 1844
    Event Place: Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] Texas, U.S., Voter Registration Lists, 1867-1869, Texas State Library and Archives Commission; Austin, TX, USA; 1867 Voter Registration Lists; Reel Number: 6
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Guadalupe, Texas; Roll: T625_1810; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 144
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Guadalupe Valley, Guadalupe, Texas; Roll: 1308; Page: 303a; Enumeration District: 075
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 3, Guadalupe, Texas; Roll: M593_1589; Page: 405B
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Guadalupe, Texas; Roll: 1641; Page: 14; Enumeration District: 0067
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Guadalupe, Texas; Roll: T624_1558; Page: 18b; Enumeration District: 0057; FHL microfilm: 1375571

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 13 Jul 1867
    Event Place: Guadalupe, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, U.S., Voter Registration Lists, 1867-1869, Texas State Library and Archives Commission; Austin, TX, USA; 1867 Voter Registration Lists; Reel Number: 6

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 3, Seguin, Guadalupe, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 3, Guadalupe, Texas; Roll: M593_1589; Page: 405B

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Guadalupe Valley, Guadalupe, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Guadalupe Valley, Guadalupe, Texas; Roll: 1308; Page: 303a; Enumeration District: 075

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 3, Guadalupe, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Guadalupe, Texas; Roll: 1641; Page: 14; Enumeration District: 0067

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 3, Guadalupe, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Guadalupe, Texas; Roll: T624_1558; Page: 18b; Enumeration District: 0057; FHL microfilm: 1375571

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 3, Guadalupe, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Guadalupe, Texas; Roll: T625_1810; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 144

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Aug 1920
    Event Place: Seguin, Guadalupe, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] Texas, U.S., Death Index, 1903-2000
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