John Bruce JAMES

HAIRSTON.org ID#1125, b. 13 March 1905, d. 6 February 1939
Father*Rorer Anderson JAMES1 b. 1 Mar 1859, d. 6 Aug 1921
Mother*Ann Marshall WILSON b. 10 Mar 1869, d. 27 Mar 1938
Marriage*John Bruce JAMES married Helen HODGES. 
Birth*John Bruce JAMES was born on 13 March 1905.2 
He was the son of Rorer Anderson JAMES and Ann Marshall WILSON.1 
Census 1910John Bruce JAMES appeared on the 1910 census of Rorer Anderson JAMES on 13 April 1910 in Danville City, Virginia.1

 
WillJohn Bruce JAMES was mentioned in the will of Elizabeth Perkins "Bettie" HAIRSTON on 18 April 1921 in Henry, Virginia.
Census 1930John Bruce JAMES appeared on the 1930 census of Ann Marshall WILSON on 10 April 1930 in Pittsylvania, Virginia; Annie W. James 23 widow, John B. James 24 son, Helen H. James 23 daughter-in-law, John B. James 0 grandson, James E. Covington 38 son-in-law, Annie J. Covington 28 daughter, Ann W. Covington 0 granddaughter.3 
Death*John Bruce JAMES died on 6 February 1939 at age 33.2 
Burial*He was buried in Green Hill Cemetery, Danville City, Virginia.2 

Family

Helen HODGES
Child
ChartsDescendant Chart (#1)
Descendant Chart (#2)
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Sources (www.HAIRSTON.org)

  1. [S1910] 1910 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  2. [S48] Photo of Grave Marker - only photos of grave markers that are contemporary to the deceased individuals death are acceptable for genealogical proof. Find-a-Grave, personal photos and other sources.
  3. [S1930] 1930 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
Last Edited5 Jul 2025