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Wilbert Theodore James 1874–1928 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 02 Oct 1874

Birth Location: White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 04 Sep 1928

Death Location: White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA

Father: David Sr

Mother: Alice Brooks

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Hathaway

Children(s): Wilbert Jr, Margaret James, Mary James

In 1874, Wilbert Theodore James entered the world in White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA, born to David Ryland James Sr And Alice Ann Brooks. In 1880, Wilbert Theodore James resided in White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA. In 1885, Wilbert Theodore James resided in Lake, Howard, Iowa, USA. Wilbert Theodore James married Elizabeth L Bessie Hathaway, and had children including Margaret Sangster James, Mary Elizabeth James, Wilbert Theodore James Jr. Wilbert Theodore James passed away in 1928 in White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1874, Wilbert Theodore James entered the world in White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA, born to David Ryland James Sr And Alice Ann Brooks.
  • In 1880, Wilbert Theodore James resided in White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1885, Wilbert Theodore James resided in Lake, Howard, Iowa, USA.
  • Wilbert Theodore James married Elizabeth L Bessie Hathaway, and had children including Margaret Sangster James, Mary Elizabeth James, Wilbert Theodore James Jr.
  • Wilbert Theodore James passed away in 1928 in White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

David Sr
1841–1934
Birth Location: White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
DS
Alice Brooks
1852–1937
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
AB

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Hathaway
1877–1946
Birth Location: Lancaster, Virginia, USA
EH

Children(s)

Wilbert Jr
1903–1989
Birth Location: Lancaster, Virginia, USA
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Margaret James
1914–1995
Birth Location: White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
MJ
Mary James
1911–1975
Birth Location: White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
MJ

Wilbert James's Ancestors

Self
Wilbert James
1874–1928
Birth Place: White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
Parents
David Ryland James Sr
1841–1934
White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
Alice (Ann) Brooks
1852–1937
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
David (Hyram) James
1802–
Lancaster, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth (H "Betsie") Carter
1808–1843
Ocran, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
George Jr.
1766–1816
Alice Thrall
1775–1826
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Thrall
1755–1831
Ellen George
1758–1807

Wilbert James's Descendants

1.
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Wilbert (Theodore) James (02 Oct 1874–04 Sep 1928) m. Elizabeth (L "Bessie") Hathaway (24 Mar 1877–1946)
  1. 1. Wilbert (Theodore James) Jr 1903–1989 m. Marie (Jensine) Petersen 1913–2005 m. Anna (Belle) Treakle 1902–1974
    1. 1. Wilbert (Theodore "Sonny" James) III 1929–2016 m. Margaret (Page) Davis 1933–2015
  2. 2. Margaret (Sangster) James 1914–1995 m. James (Judson Booker) Jr 1907–1996
    1. 1. James (Judson Booker) III 1941–2009
  3. 3. Mary (Elizabeth) James 1911–1975 m. Homer (Lee) Downing 1907–1966
    1. 1. Robert (Lee) Downing 1935–1987
    2. 2. William (Henley) Downing 1945–2015
    3. 3. Frederick (James) Downing 1939–2001 m. Ellen (Theresa "Peenee") Nelson 1945–2015

Wilbert James's Timeline

8 Records

1874
02 Oct 1874
Birth of Wilbert Theodore James in White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 6
Wilbert Theodore James resided here in White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
1885
1885
Age 11
Wilbert Theodore James resided here in Lake, Howard, Iowa, USA
Lake, Howard, Iowa, USA
1900
1900
Age 26
Wilbert Theodore James resided here in White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 36
Wilbert Theodore James resided here in White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
1917
Bet. 1917–1918
Age 43
Wilbert Theodore James resided here in Lancaster, Virginia, USA
Lancaster, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 46
Wilbert Theodore James resided here in White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
1928
04 Sep 1928
Age 54
Death of Wilbert Theodore James in White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 02 Oct 1874
    Event Place: White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925, State Historical Society of Iowa (Via Heritage Quest); Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses, 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 As Well Various Special Censuses From 1836-1897
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [4] Virginia, U.S., Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [5] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, Library of Virginia; Richmond, VA, USA; Virginia, Birth Registers, 1853-1911

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1885
    Event Place: Lake, Howard, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925, State Historical Society of Iowa (Via Heritage Quest); Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses, 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 As Well Various Special Censuses From 1836-1897

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: Bet. 1917–1918
    Event Place: Lancaster, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Bet. 1917–1918
    Event Place: Lancaster, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 08 Sep 1928
    Event Place: Richmond, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 04 Sep 1928
    Event Place: White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, U.S., Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Richmond Times-Dispatch; Publication Date: 8 Sep 1928; Publication Place: Richmond, Virginia, USA; ,0.62283176,0.26284543,0.83394516&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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