Oliver Haswell James
What we think we know:
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Biographical Sketch[note 1]
Oliver James (<tng i="I10704">Family Tree</tng>) was born on 14 Nov 1903 in the New York the youngest son of John James (<tng i="I700074231892">Family Tree</tng>, Notes)[note 2], of Virginia, and Ida Clarkson (<tng i="I700074231889">Family Tree</tng>, Notes), of New York. [census 1][census 2][census 3][census 4][note 3][note 4]
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
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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
Primary Sources
State Certificates
Census Records
- ↑ {{#lsth:File:New York State Census 1915 including James Family.jpg|First Reference}}
- ↑ {{#lsth:File:1910 Federal Census Including James Family.jpg|First Listing}}
- ↑ {{#lsth:File:1920 Census Including the James Family.jpg|Full Citation}}
- ↑ {{#lsth:File:Copy of 1940 Census influding the James Family.jpg|First Reference}}
Secondary Sources
Books
Websites
Headstones
Histories
Notes
- ↑ I believe all of the information presented about Oliver James to be correct and supported by thorough analysis of the evidence. However, several facts have conflicting information. I have made an effort to be as transparent as possible as to which evidence was reviews and how the conclusions were drawn. 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
- ↑ For more information about the sources reviewed see Genealogical Proof Report of the Father of Oliver H James
- ↑ 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}}
Appendices and Discussions