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=Genealogical Proof Report for the Birth of Oliver H. James (<tng i="10704">I10704</tng>)=

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==Summary of Findings==

Proof Report</div>

<p>I have only located one document containing Oliver&#146;s full date of birth, 14 Nov 1904, his SS-5. After evaluating this date

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the Birth of Oliver H. James (I10704)</div>

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<h2>Summary of Findings</h2>

<p>I have only located one document containing Oliver&#146;s full

date of birth, 14 Nov 1904, his SS-5. After evaluating this date

versus all other known sources it seems to fit.</p>

versus all other known sources it seems to fit.</p>

<h2>Itemized Research Findings</h2>

==Itemized Research Findings==

<p>12 assertions from 12 sources were considered in evaluating this

<p>12 assertions from 12 sources were considered in evaluating this claim.</p>

claim.</p>

<p>The <i>Correspondence - New York State Index for Birhts - Citation 1 (S325)</i><a class='endnote' href='#cite1'>^[1]</a> asserts that no entry for Oliver James birth was found between 1900 and 1906. The source reviewed was a <b>Derived Record</b>, introducing the risk of copy errors.The information is believed to be <b>Secondary</b> (meaning the person providing the information received that information second hand, from another person or work). The evidence supporting the claim is considered <b>Negative</b> (meaning the LACK of information provides circumstantial evidence).</p>

<p>The <i>Correspondence - New York State Index for Birhts -

Citation 1 (S325)</i><a class='endnote'

href='#cite1'>^[1]</a> asserts that no entry for Oliver

James birth was found between 1900 and 1906. The source reviewed

was a <b>Derived Record</b>, introducing the risk of copy errors.

The information is believed to be <b>Secondary</b> (meaning the

person providing the information received that information second

hand, from another person or work). The evidence supporting the

claim is considered <b>Negative</b> (meaning the LACK of

information provides circumstantial evidence).</p>

<p>The reliability of this index is currently unknown. However, it

<p>The reliability of this index is currently unknown. However, it

indicates no entry for Oliver James birth was found between 1900

indicates no entry for Oliver James birth was found between 1900

<p>Until 1972, applicants weren&#146;t required to prove proof of

<p>Until 1972, applicants weren&#146;t required to prove proof of

identity.

identity.

((https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Social_Security_Death_Index_(SSDI)))</p>

<ref>https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Social_Security_Death_Index_(SSDI)</ref></p>

<p>This is the only document I have been able to locate which lists

<p>This is the only document I have been able to locate which lists

Oliver's complete date of birth.</p>

Oliver's complete date of birth.</p>

<p>Until 1972, applicants weren&#146;t required to prove proof of

<p>Until 1972, applicants weren&#146;t required to prove proof of

identity.

identity.

((https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Social_Security_Death_Index_(SSDI)))</p>

<ref>https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Social_Security_Death_Index_(SSDI)</ref></p>

<p>This is the only document I have been able to locate which lists

<p>This is the only document I have been able to locate which lists

Oliver's complete date of birth.</p>

Oliver's complete date of birth.</p>

<p>This census recorded the name of each person living in home on 1

<p>This census recorded the name of each person living in home on 1

June 1915.

June 1915.

((https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/New_York_State_Census,_1915_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records)))</p>

<ref>https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/New_York_State_Census,_1915_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records)</ref></p>

<p>This range fits within the general time frame of other known

<p>This range fits within the general time frame of other known

sources.</p>

sources.</p>

been 21 at the time of the marriage. At the time, Connecticut state

been 21 at the time of the marriage. At the time, Connecticut state

law required a parent to be present if an individual was under 21

law required a parent to be present if an individual was under 21

((Middlesex County, Massachusetts, Probate Court, Deposition of

<ref>Middlesex County, Massachusetts, Probate Court, Deposition of

Hezekiah R. Elwood, Page 4, 29 May 1929, case 5702, Oliver H. James

Hezekiah R. Elwood, Page 4, 29 May 1929, case 5702, Oliver H. James

vs Rachael James; Massachusetts State Archive, Boston.)), thus

vs Rachael James; Massachusetts State Archive, Boston.</ref>, thus

hopefully invalidating the marriage. There are no comments

hopefully invalidating the marriage. There are no comments

specifically on this assertion, but a divorce was granted rather

specifically on this assertion, but a divorce was granted rather

than an annulment.</p>

than an annulment.</p>

<p>Given a birth date of 14 Nov 1904 and their marriage date of 23

<p>Given a birth date of 14 Nov 1904 and their marriage date of 23

Dec 1923, (( State of Connecticut Bureau of Vital Statistics,

Dec 1923, <ref>State of Connecticut Bureau of Vital Statistics,

Marriage Certificate (23 Dec 1923), Oliver James and Rachel Winch

Marriage Certificate (23 Dec 1923), Oliver James and Rachel Winch

Edwards; Town Of Fairfield.)) Oliver would have been 19 years 1

Edwards; Town Of Fairfield.</ref> Oliver would have been 19 years 1

month 1 week 2 days when he was married. This supports both

month 1 week 2 days when he was married. This supports both

Oliver&#146;s claims in is patition for annulment (( Middlesex

Oliver&#146;s claims in is patition for annulment <ref>Middlesex

County, Massachusetts, Probate Court, Petition for Annulment, Page

County, Massachusetts, Probate Court, Petition for Annulment, Page

1, 8 Mar 1929, case 5702, Oliver H. James vs Rachael James;

1, 8 Mar 1929, case 5702, Oliver H. James vs Rachael James;

Massachusetts State Archive, Boston. )) and supports the date of

Massachusetts State Archive, Boston.</ref> and supports the date of

birth on his SS-5.</p>

birth on his SS-5.</p>

<p>The <i>1930 Federal Census - Citation James</i><a

<p>The <i>1930 Federal Census - Citation James</i><a

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<h2 class='endnotes'>End Notes</h2>

<h2 class='endnotes'>End Notes</h2>

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Certificate, No. 495, Oliver James, 30 Dec 1975; Office of the City

Certificate, No. 495, Oliver James, 30 Dec 1975; Office of the City

Clerk, Sommervill Massachusetts.</p>

Clerk, Sommervill Massachusetts.</p>

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