YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Willie James 1897–1942 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Dec 1897

Birth Location: Summerton

Death Date: 14 Dec 1942

Death Location: Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina

Father: Granderson James

Mother: Elizabeth James

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

The story of Willie James began in 1897 in Summerton. Willie James passed away in 1942 in Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina.

Find more search results for Willie James
WJ

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Willie James began in 1897 in Summerton.
  • Willie James passed away in 1942 in Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Willie James's Ancestors

Self
Willie James
1897–1942
Birth Place: Summerton
Parents
Granderson James
1870–1945
Pinewood, Sumter, South Carolina, USA
Elizabeth ("Lizzie" Hilton) James
1871–1932
Summerton, Clarendon, South Carolina, USA
Grandparents
John (M) James
1843–1931
Vinton, Roanoke, Virginia, United States
Ella James
1845–1883
Surry County, Virginia, USA
Mose Hilton
1840–1920
Clarendon County, South Carolina
Jane (Gane) Lacey
1845–1925
Summerton, Clarendon, South Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Isiah James
1815–1926
Nancy James
1816–1875
Mary HARGRAVE
1820–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Patience Ellis
1770–

Willie James's Timeline

2 Records

1897
25 Dec 1897
Birth of Willie James in Summerton
Summerton
1942
14 Dec 1942
Age 45
Death of Willie James in Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina
Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Dec 1897
    Event Place: Summerton

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Dec 1942
    Event Place: Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE