Difference between revisions of "Oliver Haswell James"
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Revision as of 23:09, 24 May 2013
What we think we know:
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Parents
Oliver James was born the youngest son of John James of Virginia, and Ida E Clarkson of New York between (). [Note] Not much is known about Oliver's parents other than their names, from several documents, and approximate date of births from federal census records.
- John James (1) was born Abt 1854, Italy or Virgina.
- Ida E Goodheart was born 'Abt 1876, New York.
Birth
Oliver Haswell James was born 14 Nov 1903, probably somewhere in New York.
Oliver's place of birth is somewhat a mystery. 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".
Brothers and Sisters
The family information varries between census records, however, it appears Oliver had at least two siblings:
- John James (2) - probably an older brother
- Alvin James - the name, sex, and date of birth of this individual varries and may not be correct. The name is very difficult to read and may not be correct.
Marrage
Oliver married Rachel Winch Edwards 23 Jun 1923, MA. Rachel (daughter of William Hadley Edwards and Florence Adelaide Whiton) was born 28 Nov 1896, Church Street, Watertown, Massachusetts, United States.
Children
To the best of our knowledge Oliver had only one child. William Oliver James was born 29 Mar 1924, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
Divorce
According to statements by William James couple never lived togeather. The devorce decree was finalized 5 Jun 1929. Copy of divorce proceedings.
Life After the Divorce
According to the 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).
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.
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
| RecordBirth | Date | Birthplace | Age | Source Type | Link | Notes |
| William James' birth certificate | ca 1900 | New York | 24 | Secondary | [Image]| |
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
References
- {{#lsth:File:Copy of 1940 Census including James Family.jpg|Source Listing}}