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Vera Elpha James 1892–1982 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Nov 1892

Birth Location: Riddle, Douglas, Oregon, USA

Death Date: 19 Dec 1982

Death Location: Oakland, Douglas County, Oregon, United States of America

Father: John James

Mother: Minnie Briggs

Spouse(s): John Bacon

Children(s): John Bacon

The story of Vera Elpha James began in 1892 in Riddle, Douglas, Oregon, USA. In 1910, Vera Elpha James resided in Riddle, Douglas, Oregon, USA. In 1920, Vera Elpha James resided in Coles Valley, Douglas, Oregon, USA. Vera Elpha James married John Ganaway Bacon, and had children including John Gerald Bacon. Vera Elpha James passed away in 1982 in Oakland, Douglas County, Oregon, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Vera Elpha James began in 1892 in Riddle, Douglas, Oregon, USA.
  • In 1910, Vera Elpha James resided in Riddle, Douglas, Oregon, USA.
  • In 1920, Vera Elpha James resided in Coles Valley, Douglas, Oregon, USA.
  • Vera Elpha James married John Ganaway Bacon, and had children including John Gerald Bacon.
  • Vera Elpha James passed away in 1982 in Oakland, Douglas County, Oregon, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John James
1855–1930
Birth Location: Illinois, USA
JJ
Minnie Briggs
1867–1951
Birth Location: Douglas County, Oregon, USA
MB

Spouses(s)

John Bacon
1885–1971
Birth Location: Parrottsville, Cocke, Tennessee, USA
JB

Children(s)

John Bacon
1919–2015
Birth Location: Umpqua, Douglas, Oregon, USA
JB

Vera James's Ancestors

Self
Vera James
1892–1982
Birth Place: Riddle, Douglas, Oregon, USA
Parents
John William James
1855–1930
Illinois, USA
Minnie (Eltha) Briggs
1867–1951
Douglas County, Oregon, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Vera James's Descendants

1.
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Vera (Elpha) James (20 Nov 1892–19 Dec 1982) m. John (Ganaway) Bacon (11 May 1885–1 Mar 1971)
  1. 1. John (Gerald) Bacon 1919–2015 m. Doris (Louise) Haines 1922–2001

Vera James's Timeline

8 Records

1892
20 Nov 1892
Birth of Vera Elpha James in Riddle, Douglas, Oregon, USA
Riddle, Douglas, Oregon, USA
1910
1910
Age 18
Vera Elpha James resided here in Riddle, Douglas, Oregon, USA
Riddle, Douglas, Oregon, USA
1920
1920
Age 28
Vera Elpha James resided here in Coles Valley, Douglas, Oregon, USA
Coles Valley, Douglas, Oregon, USA
1930
1930
Age 38
Vera Elpha James resided here in Coles Valley, Coles Valley, Douglas, Oregon, USA
Coles Valley, Coles Valley, Douglas, Oregon, USA
1935
1935
Age 43
Vera Elpha James resided here in Coles Valley, Douglas, Oregon
Coles Valley, Douglas, Oregon
1940
1940
Age 48
Vera Elpha James resided here in Coles Valley E Precinct, Coles Valley, Douglas, Oregon, USA
Coles Valley E Precinct, Coles Valley, Douglas, Oregon, USA
1950
1950
Age 58
Vera Elpha James resided here in Coles Valley, Douglas, Oregon, USA
Coles Valley, Douglas, Oregon, USA
1982
19 Dec 1982
Age 90
Death of Vera Elpha James in Roseburg, Douglas, Oregon, USA
Roseburg, Douglas, Oregon, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Nov 1892
    Event Place: Riddle, Douglas, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Riddle, Douglas, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Riddle, Douglas, Oregon; Roll: T624_1280; Page: 1a; Enumeration District: 0091; FHL microfilm: 1375293

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Coles Valley, Douglas, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Coles Valley, Coles Valley, Douglas, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Coles Valley, Douglas, Oregon
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Coles Valley E Precinct, Coles Valley, Douglas, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Coles Valley, Douglas, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Dec 1982
    Event Place: Roseburg, Douglas, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Oakland, Douglas County, Oregon, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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