Annie Marshall JAMES

HAIRSTON.org ID#797, b. 16 December 1901, d. 20 August 1966
Father*Rorer Anderson JAMES1 b. 1 Mar 1859, d. 6 Aug 1921
Mother*Ann Marshall WILSON b. 10 Mar 1869, d. 27 Mar 1938
Birth*Annie Marshall JAMES was born on 16 December 1901 in Virginia.2,3 
She was the daughter of Rorer Anderson JAMES and Ann Marshall WILSON.1 
Census 1910Annie Marshall JAMES appeared on the 1910 census of Rorer Anderson JAMES on 13 April 1910 in Danville City, Virginia.3

 
Census 1920Annie Marshall JAMES appeared on the 1920 census of Rorer Anderson JAMES in 1920 in Danville City, Virginia.1

 
WillAnnie Marshall JAMES was mentioned in the will of Elizabeth Perkins "Bettie" HAIRSTON on 18 April 1921 in Henry, Virginia.
Residence*In 1922, Ann Marshall James inherited Beaver Creek Plantation from Elizabeth P. Hairston, daughter of Marshall Hairston, who was the son of Gen. George Hairston. 
Marriage*Annie Marshall JAMES married James Edward Covington in 1929. 
Census 1930Annie Marshall 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.4 
Census 1940Annie Marshall JAMES appeared on the 1940 census of James Edward Covington on 16 May 1940 in Henrico, Virginia.5

 
Census 1950Annie Marshall JAMES appeared on the 1950 census of James Edward Covington on 7 April 1950 in Richmond City, Virginia; James E. Covington 58, Annie J. Covington 48 wife, James E. Covington Jr. 15 son. Daughters Anne W. 20 and Elizabeth 19 were listed but crossed out because they were in college and not living at home.6 
Death*Annie Marshall JAMES died on 20 August 1966 at age 64.2 
Burial*She was buried in Beaver Creek Plantation Cemetery, Henry, Virginia.2 

Family

James Edward Covington b. 21 Apr 1891, d. 4 Sep 1977
Child
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Sources (www.HAIRSTON.org)

  1. [S1920] 1920 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  2. [S48] Find A Grave Website with Photo - only listings with photos of grave markers that are contemporary to the deceased individuals death are acceptable for genealogical proof.
  3. [S1910] 1910 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  4. [S1930] 1930 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  5. [S1940] 1940 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  6. [S1950] 1950 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  7. [S257] Obituary.
Last Edited5 Jul 2025