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=Biographical Sketch<ref>I believe all of the information presented about Oliver James to be correct and supported by thorough analysis of the evidence. However, several sources contain conflicting information. I have made an effort to be as transparent as possible as to which evidence was reviewed and how each conclusion was made. For more specific information about any of the conclusions drawn follow the links to the original source, and review the attached proofs for each claim. All proofs can be located Oliver's [[/Proofs|Proof page]] or by following the proof footnotes</ref>= | =Biographical Sketch<ref>I believe all of the information presented about Oliver James to be correct and supported by thorough analysis of the evidence. However, several sources contain conflicting information. I have made an effort to be as transparent as possible as to which evidence was reviewed and how each conclusion was made. For more specific information about any of the conclusions drawn follow the links to the original source, and review the attached proofs for each claim. All proofs can be located Oliver's [[/Proofs|Proof page]] or by following the proof footnotes</ref>= | ||
| − | {{Child|Oliver James|1}} (''John<sup>A</sup>'') was born on '''14 Nov 1903''' in Yonkers, New York<ref>'''See also'''[[#Birth Discussion]]<br/><br/>{{Citation:Social Security Number Application - Oliver James.jpg/Citation Listing}}</ref> the youngest son of {{Father|John James|A}} <ref>[[#Family Discussion]]<br/><br/>{{Citation:Death Certificate - Oliver James.jpg/Citation Listing}}<br/><br/>For more information about the sources reviewed see [[File:Genealogical Proof Reportfor the Father of Oliver H. James (I10704).pdf|Genealogical Proof Report of the Father of Oliver H James]<br/><br/>{{Citation:1905 New York Census including the James family.jpg/Citation Listing}}<br/><br/>must update [[:File:1910 Federal Census Including the James Family.jpg]]</ref>, of Virginia, and {{Mother|Ida Elsie Goodheart|A}}, of New York<ref>{{Cutatuib:New York State Census 1915 including James Family.jpg/Citation Listing}}<br/><br/>{{Citation:1910 Federal Census Including James Family.jpg/Citation Listing}}<br/><br/>{{Citation:1920 Census Including the James Family.jpg/Citation Listing}}<br/><br/>{{Citation:Copy of 1940 Census including the James Family.jpg/Citation Listing}}<br/><br/>Not much is known about Oliver's parents other than their names and approximate dates of birth.<br/><br/>{{#lsth:Oliver Haswell James/Birth Discussion|Birth Discussion}}</ref>. Oliver had two siblings, {{Child|John James|2}}, and {{Child|Alviest James|2}}.<ref>the name, sex, and date of birth of this individual varies and may not be correct. The name is very difficult to read on sources and may not be correct.</ref> Oliver married [[first married::Rachel Winch Edwards]], daughter of [[William Hadley Edwards]] and [[Florence Adelaide Whiton]], on [[first married on::23 Jun 1923]] in Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut<ref>source</ref>. They divorced 5 Jun 1929 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.<ref>Divorce sorurces</ref> Oliver died [[died on::22 Dec 1975]] in [[died in::Somerville Hospital, 230 Highland Ave, Sommerville, Middlesex County, Massachusetts]]<ref>source</ref> of Acute Myocardial Infarction, coronary Artery Disease and Myocardial Infarction.<ref>source</ref> | + | {{Child|name=Oliver James|gen=1}} (''John<sup>A</sup>'') was born on '''14 Nov 1903''' in Yonkers, New York<ref>'''See also'''[[#Birth Discussion]]<br/><br/>{{Citation:Social Security Number Application - Oliver James.jpg/Citation Listing}}</ref> the youngest son of {{Father|John James|A}} <ref>[[#Family Discussion]]<br/><br/>{{Citation:Death Certificate - Oliver James.jpg/Citation Listing}}<br/><br/>For more information about the sources reviewed see [[File:Genealogical Proof Reportfor the Father of Oliver H. James (I10704).pdf|Genealogical Proof Report of the Father of Oliver H James]<br/><br/>{{Citation:1905 New York Census including the James family.jpg/Citation Listing}}<br/><br/>must update [[:File:1910 Federal Census Including the James Family.jpg]]</ref>, of Virginia, and {{Mother|Ida Elsie Goodheart|A}}, of New York<ref>{{Cutatuib:New York State Census 1915 including James Family.jpg/Citation Listing}}<br/><br/>{{Citation:1910 Federal Census Including James Family.jpg/Citation Listing}}<br/><br/>{{Citation:1920 Census Including the James Family.jpg/Citation Listing}}<br/><br/>{{Citation:Copy of 1940 Census including the James Family.jpg/Citation Listing}}<br/><br/>Not much is known about Oliver's parents other than their names and approximate dates of birth.<br/><br/>{{#lsth:Oliver Haswell James/Birth Discussion|Birth Discussion}}</ref>. Oliver had two siblings, {{Child|name=John James|gen=2}}, and {{Child|name=Alviest James|gen=2}}.<ref>the name, sex, and date of birth of this individual varies and may not be correct. The name is very difficult to read on sources and may not be correct.</ref> Oliver married [[first married::Rachel Winch Edwards]], daughter of [[William Hadley Edwards]] and [[Florence Adelaide Whiton]], on [[first married on::23 Jun 1923]] in Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut<ref>source</ref>. They divorced 5 Jun 1929 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.<ref>Divorce sorurces</ref> Oliver died [[died on::22 Dec 1975]] in [[died in::Somerville Hospital, 230 Highland Ave, Sommerville, Middlesex County, Massachusetts]]<ref>source</ref> of Acute Myocardial Infarction, coronary Artery Disease and Myocardial Infarction.<ref>source</ref> |
The James family moved from New York to Connecticut between ??? and ???, where they lived for ??? years. [[#Birth Discrepancy Chart|See Birth Discrepancy Chart]] | The James family moved from New York to Connecticut between ??? and ???, where they lived for ??? years. [[#Birth Discrepancy Chart|See Birth Discrepancy Chart]] | ||
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Children of Oliver<sup>1</sup> and Rachel Edwards born in Boston, Massachusetts: | Children of Oliver<sup>1</sup> and Rachel Edwards born in Boston, Massachusetts: | ||
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| − | | style="text-align:left;" colspan=2 | 2 || style="text-align:right;" | i. || {{Child|William Oliver James|2}}, b. 19 Mar 1924; | + | | style="text-align:left;" colspan=2 | 2 || style="text-align:right;" | i. || {{Child|name=William Oliver James|gen=2}}, b. 19 Mar 1924; |
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Revision as of 14:48, 26 January 2019
| Oliver Haswell James | |
|---|---|
| Born | 24 November 1904 New York, United States |
| Died | 22 December 1975 (age 71) Somerville Hospital, 230 Highland Ave. Somerville, Massachusets, United States |
| Residence | Watertown, Massachusetts, United States |
| Occupation | Ship fitter and pipe fitter |
| Spouse(s) | Rachel Winch Edwards (1923-1929) |
| Children | William Oliver James |
| Parent(s) | John James and Ida Clarkson |
Biographical Sketch[1]
Oliver1 James (JohnA) was born on 14 Nov 1903 in Yonkers, New York[2] the youngest son of JohnA James [3], of Virginia, and IdaA Elsie Goodheart, of New York[4]. Oliver had two siblings, John2 James, and Alviest2 James.[5] Oliver married Rachel Winch Edwards, daughter of William Hadley Edwards and Florence Adelaide Whiton, on 23 Jun 1923 in Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut[6]. They divorced 5 Jun 1929 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.[7] Oliver died 22 Dec 1975 in Somerville Hospital, 230 Highland Ave, Sommerville, Middlesex County, Massachusetts[8] of Acute Myocardial Infarction, coronary Artery Disease and Myocardial Infarction.[9]
The James family moved from New York to Connecticut between ??? and ???, where they lived for ??? years. See Birth Discrepancy Chart
While in Connecticut, Oliver married Rachel Edwards (Rachel Winch Edwards on 23 Jun 1923, in Fairfield Connecticut. Rachel was born 28 Nov 1896, Church Street, Watertown, Massachusetts, United States to William Edwards and Florence Adelaide Whiton.
Life After the Divorce
According to the 1930 census, Oliver was living with his family in Sommerville, Middlesex County, Ma, with mother Ida, brother, John James, and sister Alviest James (name difficult to read).
Death
Oliver died 22 Dec 1975 in Somerville Hispital 230 Highland Ave. Somerville, Ma.
His will and probate records mention:
- Amanda Melvina Breen (aunt)
- Evelyn Kimes (cousin)
- Mildred Herskey (cousin)
When the will was executed, the estate passed to Amanda.
Appendices
Birth Discussion
Researching Oliver's place and date of birth has been a bit of a mystery.
Birth Documents
1905 New York Census
William James' Birth Certificate
Oliver James' Social Security Application (SS-5) (Dated 1936)
1920 Federal Census
1930 Federal Census
1940 Federal Census
Oiver James' Death Certificate
William James' Death Certificate
Children
Children of Oliver1 and Rachel Edwards born in Boston, Massachusetts:
| 2 | i. | William2 Oliver James, b. 19 Mar 1924; | |
Oliver and Rachel had one son William Oliver James was born 29 Mar 1924 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. According to his son, William, Oliver never knew his son or lived with his wife. They lived separately until they were divorced in 5 Jun 1929. [court documents 1]
Documents
Related Links
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What we would like to know
- Where was Oliver actually born?
- What is Oliver's actual date of birth?
- Does he have any living relatives?
Appendix
Birth Day Discrepancy Chart
| Birth Record | Date | Birthplace | Age | Source Type | Link | Notes |
| William James' birth certificate | between 25 Mar 1899 and 24 Mar 1900. | New York | 24 | Secondary | [Image] | |
| 1940 Federal Census | between 2 Apr 1903 and 1 Apr 1904 | |||||
| The 1930 Federal Census | between 2 Apr 1903 and 1 Apr 1904 | |||||
| The Death Certificate | between 23 Dec 1902 and 22 Dec 1903 | |||||
| The Social Security Number Application | born 14 Nov 1903 in Yonkers New York. | |||||
| The 1905 State Census | James claims that Oliver James was one year old in 1905. |
Research Log
- FamilySearch.org
- first, last, bd. 1900-1905
- New York, Births and Christenings, 1640-1962 - https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1680842
- oliver james bd 1901-1904, bp yonkers
- Ancestry.com
- Military records - http://www.ancestry.com/cs/us/family-military
- myheritage.com
- military records - http://www.myheritage.com/research/category-3000/military
Notes
Appendices and Discussions
References
- ↑ I believe all of the information presented about Oliver James to be correct and supported by thorough analysis of the evidence. However, several sources contain conflicting information. I have made an effort to be as transparent as possible as to which evidence was reviewed and how each conclusion was made. For more specific information about any of the conclusions drawn follow the links to the original source, and review the attached proofs for each claim. All proofs can be located Oliver's Proof page or by following the proof footnotes
- ↑ See also#Birth Discussion
Citation:Social Security Number Application - Oliver James.jpg/Citation Listing - ↑ #Family Discussion
Citation:Death Certificate - Oliver James.jpg/Citation Listing
For more information about the sources reviewed see [[File:Genealogical Proof Reportfor the Father of Oliver H. James (I10704).pdf|Genealogical Proof Report of the Father of Oliver H James]
Citation:1905 New York Census including the James family.jpg/Citation Listing
must update File:1910 Federal Census Including the James Family.jpg - ↑ Template:Cutatuib:New York State Census 1915 including James Family.jpg/Citation Listing
Citation:1910 Federal Census Including James Family.jpg/Citation Listing
Citation:1920 Census Including the James Family.jpg/Citation Listing
Citation:Copy of 1940 Census including the James Family.jpg/Citation Listing
Not much is known about Oliver's parents other than their names and approximate dates of birth.
{{#lsth:Oliver Haswell James/Birth Discussion|Birth Discussion}} - ↑ the name, sex, and date of birth of this individual varies and may not be correct. The name is very difficult to read on sources and may not be correct.
- ↑ source
- ↑ Divorce sorurces
- ↑ source
- ↑ source
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