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<tng i=10704 >Family Tree Page</tng>
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| name              = [[has name::Oliver Haswell James]]
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| birth_date        = [[was born on::24 November 1904]]
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| birth_place      = [[was born in::New York, United States]]
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| death_date        = [[died on::22 December 1975]] (age 71)
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| death_place      = [[died in::Somerville Hospital, 230 Highland Ave. Somerville, Massachusets, United States]]
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| occupation        = [[was occupied as::Ship fitter and pipe fitter]]
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| spouse            = [[was married to::Rachel Winch Edwards]] (1923-1929) 
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| residence        = [[resided in::Watertown, Massachusetts, United States]]
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| children          = [[has child::William Oliver James]]
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| parents          = [[has father::John James]] and [[has mother::Ida Clarkson]]
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==Biographical Sketch<ref group="note" name="disclaimer">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>==
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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>=
  
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Oliver James (<tng i="I10704">Family Tree</tng>) was born on '''[[was born on::14 Nov 1903]]''' in the [[was born in::New York]] the youngest son of John James (<tng i="700074231892">genealogy profile</tng>, [[was son of::John James| Notes]])<ref group="note" name="father proof">note needed</ref><ref group="certs" name="Death Certificate - Oliver James">{{#lsth:File:Death Certificate - Oliver James.jpg|First Reference}}</ref><ref name="note">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]</ref><ref group="census" name="1905 State Census -James">{{#lsth:File:1905 New York Census including the James family.jpg|First Reference}}</ref><ref group="census">must update [[:File:1910 Federal Census Including the James Family.jpg]]</ref>, of Virginia, and Ida Clarkson (<tng i="I700074231889">genealogy profile</tng>, [[was son of::Ida E Clarkson|Notes]]), of New York. <ref group="census" name="1905 State Census -James - Citation 1">{{#lsth:File:New York State Census 1915 including James Family.jpg|First Reference}}</ref><ref group="census" name="1910 Federal Census - James - Citation 1">{{#lsth:File:1910 Federal Census Including James Family.jpg|First Listing}}</ref><ref group="census" name="1920 Federal Census - James - Citation 1">{{#lsth:File:1920 Census Including the James Family.jpg|Full Citation}}</ref><ref group="census" name="1940 Federal Census - Citation 1">{{#lsth:File:Copy of 1940 Census influding the James Family.jpg|First Reference}}</ref><ref group="note" name="parents note">Not much is known about Oliver's parents other than their names and approximate dates of birth.</ref><ref group="note" name="birth discussion">{{#lsth:Oliver Haswell James/Birth Discussion|Birth Discussion}}</ref>Oliver had two siblings, John James ([[was brother of::John James (2)|notes]],<tng i="700074231894">genealogy profile</tng>) and Alviest James([[was sister of::Alviest James|notes]],<tng i="700074231893">genealogy profile</tng>) <ref group="note" name="alviest james">the name, sex, and date of birth of this individual varries and may not be correct. The name is very difficult to read on sources and may not be correct.</ref>
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{{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>  
  
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The James family move from New York to Connecticut between ??? and ???, where they lived for ??? years.   
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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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[[#Birth Discrepancy Chart|See Birth Discrepancy Chart]]
 
  
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While in Connecticut, Oliver married Rachel Edwards ([[was married to::Rachel Winch Edwards|notes, <tng i="10705">genealogy profile</tng>]]) [[was married on::23 Jun 1923]], in [[was married in::Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States|Fairfield Connecticut]]. Rachel was born 28 Nov 1896, Church Street, Watertown, Massachusetts, United States to William Edwards ([[EDWARDS, William Hadley - I10707|notes]], <tng i="10707">genealogy profile</tng>) and Florence Adelaide Whiton ([[WHITON, Florence Adelaide - I10706|notes]], <tng i="10706">genealogy profile</tng>) .
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While in Connecticut, Oliver married Rachel Edwards ([[was married to::Rachel Winch Edwards]] on [[was married on::23 Jun 1923]], in [[was married in::Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States|Fairfield Connecticut]]. Rachel was born 28 Nov 1896, Church Street, Watertown, Massachusetts, United States to [[William Edwards]] and [[Florence Adelaide Whiton]].
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Oliver and Rachel had  one son William Oliver James ([[had son::Creating JAMES, William Oliver - I9|notes]], <tng i="9">genealogy profile</tng>) was born 29 Mar 1924 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.  Oliver never knew his son or lived with his wife.  They lived separately until they were divorced in '''5 Jun 1929'''.  <ref group="court documents" name="oliver and rachel divorce">[http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasoncrews/sets/72157594520642494/ Copy of divorce proceedings.]</ref>
 
  
 
===Life After the Divorce===
 
===Life After the Divorce===
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According to the [http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasoncrews/339496221/ 1930 census], Oliver was living with his famly in Sommerville, Middlesex County, Ma, with mother Ida, brother, John, and sister Alviest (name difficult to read).
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According to the [http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasoncrews/339496221/ 1930 census], Oliver was living with his family in Sommerville, Middlesex County, Ma, with mother [[Ida Clarkson|Ida]], brother, [[has sibling::John James]], and sister [[has sister::Alviest James]] (name difficult to read).
  
 
===Death===
 
===Death===
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Oliver died '''22 Dec 1975''' in Somerville Hispital 230 Highland Ave. Somerville, Ma.  
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Oliver died [[died on::22 Dec 1975]] in Somerville Hispital 230 Highland Ave. Somerville, Ma.
  
 
His [http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasoncrews/sets/72157619261645220/ will and probate records] mention:
 
His [http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasoncrews/sets/72157619261645220/ will and probate records] mention:
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*[[Amanda Melvina Breen]] (aunt)
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*{{has person |name=Amanda Melvina Breen}} (aunt)
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*[[Evelyn Kimes]] (cousin)
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*{{has person |name=Evelyn Kimes}} (cousin)
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*[[Mildred Herskey]] (cousin)
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*{{has person |name=Mildred Herskey}} (cousin)
  
 
When the will was executed, the estate passed to Amanda.
 
When the will was executed, the estate passed to Amanda.
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==Family==
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{{Child table/header
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|father name=Oliver James |father gen=1
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|mother name=Rachel Edwards |mother gen=?
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|note=born in Boston, Massachusetts. }}
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{{child table/child
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|family number=2
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|child number=i
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|name=William Oliver James
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|note=b. 19 Mar 1924; married {{has person |name=Elsie Birkett}}. }}
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{{child table/footer}}
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=Appendices=
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==Birth Discussion==
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Oliver's exact birth place remains a mystery.  <ref group = "note" name="evidentia reports">I am currently in the process of utilizing [http://evidentiasoftware.com Evidentia] extensively to analze the the available documents and, hopefully, ahead some light around this mystery.  You can see the most up to reports used to draw the conclusions presented [https://www.dropbox.com/sh/nmvc4jo6rpy56a9/TDCtD2ibxU here]. </ref>The [http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasoncrews/151664977/ 1920 census] lists New York  city, and on '''1 Dec 1936''', he listed his place of birth as Yonkers, NY.  A [http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasoncrews/369619765/ vital records request] yielded no record of his birth, and his [http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasoncrews/369619696/ death certificate] lists "Can not be learned".
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===Birth Documents===
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<gallery>
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File:1905 New York Census including the James family.jpg|1905 New York Census
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File:William Oliver James Birth Certificate.jpg|William James' Birth Certificate
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File:Social Security Number Application - Oliver James.jpg|Oliver James' Social Security Application (SS-5) (Dated 1936)
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File:1920 Census Including the James Family.jpg|1920 Federal Census
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File:Copy of 1930 Census including James Family.jpg|1930 Federal Census
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File:Copy of 1940 Census influding the James Family.jpg|1940 Federal Census
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File:Death Certificate - Oliver James.jpg|Oiver James' Death Certificate
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File:Death Certificate - William Oliver James.jpg|William James' Death Certificate
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File:Oliver James and Rachel Edwards divorce records.pdf|Divorce Records
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==Children==
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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'''.  <ref group="court documents" name="oliver and rachel divorce">[http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasoncrews/sets/72157594520642494/ Copy of divorce proceedings.]</ref>
  
 
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|The Social Security Number Application || born 14 Nov 1903 in Yonkers New York.|| || || || ||
 
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#*military records - http://www.myheritage.com/research/category-3000/military
 
#*military records - http://www.myheritage.com/research/category-3000/military
  
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Latest revision as of 08:00, 19 July 2019

Oliver Haswell James
Born24 November 1904
New York, United States
Died22 December 1975 (age 71)
Somerville Hospital, 230 Highland Ave. Somerville, Massachusets, United States
ResidenceWatertown, Massachusetts, United States
OccupationShip fitter and pipe fitter
Spouse(s)Rachel Winch Edwards (1923-1929)
ChildrenWilliam 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:

When the will was executed, the estate passed to Amanda.

Family

Children of Oliver1 James and Rachel? Edwards. born in Boston, Massachusetts..

2. i. William2 Oliver James b. 19 Mar 1924; married Elsie Birkett.

Appendices

Birth Discussion

Oliver's exact birth place remains a mystery. [note 1]The 1920 census lists New York city, and on 1 Dec 1936, he listed his place of birth as Yonkers, NY. A vital records request yielded no record of his birth, and his death certificate lists "Can not be learned".

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

  • Divorce Records

Children

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 between 02 Jul 1903 and 01 Jul 1904

Research Log

  1. FamilySearch.org
    1. first, last, bd. 1900-1905
    2. New York, Births and Christenings, 1640-1962 - https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1680842
      • oliver james bd 1901-1904, bp yonkers
  2. Ancestry.com
  3. myheritage.com

Notes

  1. ↑ I am currently in the process of utilizing Evidentia extensively to analze the the available documents and, hopefully, ahead some light around this mystery. You can see the most up to reports used to draw the conclusions presented here.


Appendices and Discussions



Gallery

Related Pages

Pages possibly related to Oliver Haswell James.

References

  1. ↑ 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
  2. ↑ See also#Birth Discussion

    Citation:Social Security Number Application - Oliver James.jpg/Citation Listing
  3. ↑ #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
  4. ↑ 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}}
  5. ↑ 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.
  6. ↑ source
  7. ↑ Divorce sorurces
  8. ↑ source
  9. ↑ source

References


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