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Marcia Francis James James

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Birth	:	21 Jun 1843 Athens, Athens County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	26 Dec 1923 Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Bethesda Cemetery, Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.0019000, -91.8796000
Inscription	:	As of 1978 her inscription was evidently much weathered on the west facing of the James' monument. Reportedly her name and dates were barely legible.
Description	:	Daughter of Francis Pugsley James and Sally G. Clarke Wells James. Born in Athens, Ohio per her obituary. Some previous researchers evidently listed the birth location as being in Indiana. Will use Athens, Athens county, Ohio for this memorial pending any direct documentation to the contrary. Wife of William Francis James, married March 6, 1864 at the home of her father. Note: the 1880 U.S. Census for this James family living in Buchanan TWP of Jefferson county provides the names of the children that are used in some family trees, while certain obituaries and headstone inscriptions vary. Family researchers should... Read More	Daughter of Francis Pugsley James and Sally G. Clarke Wells James. Born in Athens, Ohio per her obituary. Some previous researchers evidently listed the birth location as being in Indiana. Will use Athens, Athens county, Ohio for this memorial pending any direct documentation to the contrary. Wife of William Francis James, married March 6, 1864 at the home of her father. Note: the 1880 U.S. Census for this James family living in Buchanan TWP of Jefferson county provides the names of the children that are used in some family trees, while certain obituaries and headstone inscriptions vary. Family researchers should use some leeway with these names and name order as they may affect searches for family members. ---------- Obituary: Fairfield Daily Ledger Wednesday Dec. 26, 1923 Pg. 1 Col. 3 MRS. M. F. JAMES DIED EARLY TODAY Funeral Friday Afternoon At 2 From The Christian Church Mrs. Marcia F. James, a resident of this city for about 37 years, died this morning at 12:40 o'clock at her home 302 West Briggs, after having been seriously ill since last Wednesday night. The funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Christian church in charge of Rev. R. H. Polly. Interment will take place in the Bethesda cemetery. Mrs. James was the widow of William F. James, who died about 38 years ago. She was born June 21, 1843, in Athens, Ohio. She was the mother of ten children, five of whom have preceded her in death: Mrs. Lillie May Tinder, Cora, Eva, Emry (sic. Emery) and Lester. The following survive her: Joseph C. James and William B. James of Cedar Rapids; Charles F. James of near Fairfield, Mrs. F.J. Hardesty of Robstonw, Texas, and Mrs. W.D. Venosdel (sic. Elizabeth A. James Venosdel) of Vilas, Col. Mrs. James was the last surviving member of the Christian church here, which was organized September 19, 1858. ---------- Children (not necessarily listed in chronological order): * Lillie/Lillian May James Tinder (possibly, but not confirmed, wife of a Dan B. Tinder. Whereabouts of both is uncertain) * Cora Jane James * Emery Newton James (Emory per 1880 census) * Charles F. James * Lester Elisha James * Eva James * Joseph C. James * William Blair James (b. Sept. 6, 1882 - d. ??) * "Mrs. F. J. Hardesty" ( "Luella S Hardesty" per Texas census records, wife of Frank J. Hardesty. Born about 1869. Birth name can be found in some family trees on Ancestry as "Sally Louella James". No death record or burial location found or determined at this time) * "Mrs. W. D. Venosdel" ( Elizabeth Ann Venosdel ; Mrs. W D Venosdel )

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Marcia Francis James James's memorial is located at: Bethesda Cemetery, Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA.
When did Marcia Francis James James death?
Marcia Francis James James death on 26 Dec 1923 in Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.0019000
Longitude: -91.8796000

Family Members:

Parent

Francis Pugsley James

(1807 - 1888)

Sally G “Sally Clarke” Wells James

(1812 - 1889)

Spouse

William Francis James

(1842 - 1885)

Siblings

Elisha John James

(1834 - 1854)

Hannah Ann James Caviness

(1836 - 1873)

Annie Maria “Anna” James Pugsley

(1838 - 1874)

Eunice Margaret James Davison

(1846 - 1900)

Susan Almira James Huff

(1849 - 1880)

Esther James Caviness

(1853 - 1885)

Children

Elizabeth Ann James Venosdel

(1871 - 1940)

Charles Francis James

(1872 - 1935)

(1875 - 1909)

(1877 - 1890)

(1880 - 1881)

(1885 - 1888)

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