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William Thomas Jacobs 1882 – 1953 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 May 1882

Birth Location: Durham County, North Carolina, United States of America

Death Date: 31 August 1953

Death Location: Durham, Durham County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: William Jacobs

Mother: Letha Kell

Spouse(s): David Riley

Children(s): Eddie Riley, lillian riley, Garie Riley, Gene Riley, Olas Riley, Shelly Riley

In 1882, William Thomas Jacobs entered the world in Durham County, North Carolina, United States of America, born to William B. Jacobs and Letha Lettie Letha Malinda Kell. In 1880, William Thomas Jacobs resided in Mangum, Orange, North Carolina, United States. In 1920, William Thomas Jacobs resided in Mangum, Durham, North Carolina. William Thomas Jacobs married David Lee Riley, and had children including Eddie Mack Riley, lillian mae riley, Garie Bunion Riley, Gene Bunion Riley, Olas Riley, Shelly Ethel Riley. William Thomas Jacobs passed away in 1953 in Durham, Durham County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1882, William Thomas Jacobs entered the world in Durham County, North Carolina, United States of America, born to William B. Jacobs and Letha Lettie Letha Malinda Kell.
  • In 1880, William Thomas Jacobs resided in Mangum, Orange, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1920, William Thomas Jacobs resided in Mangum, Durham, North Carolina.
  • William Thomas Jacobs married David Lee Riley, and had children including Eddie Mack Riley, lillian mae riley, Garie Bunion Riley, Gene Bunion Riley, Olas Riley, Shelly Ethel Riley.
  • William Thomas Jacobs passed away in 1953 in Durham, Durham County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Jacobs's Ancestors

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William Jacobs
1882 – 1953
Birth Place: Durham County, North Carolina, United States of America
Parents
William B. Jacobs
1832 – 1927
North Carolina
Letha (Lettie Letha Malinda) Kell
1827 –
North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Amanda (E) Roberts
1800 – 1880
Orange Co, NC
Great-Grandparents
Willis Roberts
1748 – 1815
Sarah Laws
1778 – 1828
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Jacobs's Descendants

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William (Thomas) Jacobs (13 May 1882 – 31 August 1953) m. David (Lee) Riley (Jun 1852 – 20 Jul 1931)
  1. 1. Eddie (Mack) Riley (19 Jan 1887 – 21 Dec 1957)
  2. 2. lillian (mae) riley (1891 – 1973) m. joseph (Cephus) hester (4 Oct 1864 – 26 Mar 1942) m. Duncan (1892 – )
    1. 1. florence hester (abt 1913 – 1993)
    2. 2. Mammie (N) Hester (abt 1916 – 22 Nov 1993)
    3. 3. Estell Hester (abt 1918 – 22 Feb 2000)
    4. 4. George (Plybin) Hester (29 Jul 1922 – 21 Dec 1983)
    5. 5. Mozelle (Hester) Carter (15 Sep 1924 – 5 Sep 1992) m. Jesse (thomas) Carter (26 Dec 1920 – 12 Jul 1962)
      1. 1. Betty (Lou) Carter m. WILLIAM BAKER (1951 – )
        1. 1. WILLIAM BAKER (1969 – ) m. Michelle Fields (15 Jan 1973 – ) m. Michelle Fields (15 Jan 1973 – )
  3. 3. Garie (Bunion) Riley (12 Sep 1899 – 6 Mar 1976)
  4. 4. Gene (Bunion) Riley (abt 1900 – )
  5. 5. Olas Riley (1908 – )
  6. 6. Shelly (Ethel) Riley (abt 1909 – 11 Nov 1993)

William Jacobs's Timeline

4 Records

1880
1880
William Thomas Jacobs resided here in Mangum, Orange, North Carolina, United States
Mangum, Orange, North Carolina, United States
1882
13 May 1882
Birth of William Thomas Jacobs in Durham County, North Carolina, United States of America
Durham County, North Carolina, United States of America
1920
1920
Age 38
William Thomas Jacobs resided here in Mangum, Durham, North Carolina
Mangum, Durham, North Carolina
1953
31 August 1953
Age 71
Death of William Thomas Jacobs in Durham, Durham County, North Carolina, United States of America
Durham, Durham County, North Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 May 1882
    Event Place: Durham County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1975
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Mangum, Durham, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1291; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 62; Image: .
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Mangum, Orange, North Carolina; Roll: 975; Family History Film: 1254975; Page: 120A; Enumeration District: 194; Image: 0763.
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Mangum, Orange, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Mangum, Orange, North Carolina; Roll: 975; Family History Film: 1254975; Page: 120A; Enumeration District: 194; Image: 0763.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Mangum, Durham, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Mangum, Durham, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1291; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 62; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Bahama, Durham, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1975

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 August 1953
    Event Place: Durham, Durham County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1975
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Mangum Township, Durham County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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