Oliver Haswell James

What we think we know:

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Parents

Oliver James was born the youngest son of John of Virginia, and Ida E Clarkson of New York. 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".

See Birth Discrepancy Chart

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 Oliver 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

• All documents
• Probate Records and Will
• Reports and Proofs

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

• Genealogical Proof Report
• Research Summary Report

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

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
   • Military records - http://www.ancestry.com/cs/us/family-military
3. myheritage.com
   • military records - http://www.myheritage.com/research/category-3000/military

References

1. {{#lsth:File:Copy of 1940 Census including James Family.jpg|Source Listing}}

Appendices and Discussions

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Birth Discussion Militia Discussion

Sources Still Needed Parents

1880 Census Discussion Facts Still Needed