James Traylor (1901 - 1971)

Born 22 Feb 1901 in Lisbon, Claiborne, Louisiana, United States

Ancestors

Died 22 May 1971 at age 70 in New Boston, Bowie, Texas, United States

Biography

James Traylor is a part of US Black heritage.

James was born in 1901. He was the son of John Traylor and Mary Knowles. In the 1910 census Jim (age 11), Farm Laborer, was the son of John Traylor Jr in Police Jury Ward 8, Claiborne, Louisiana, United States.^[1] In the 1920 census Jim (age 19), Laborer, was the single son of John Traylor in Police Jury Ward 8, Claiborne, Louisiana.^[2]

In the 1930 census Jim (age 28), Farmer, was the married head of household on Hico Road, Police Jury Ward 7, Lincoln, Louisiana, United States.^[3] Jim registered for the draft on 16 February 1942 in Hico, Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. He lived along Route 1 in Claiborne Parish, and worked for L. M. Green.^[4]

Jim died (age 73) on 22 May 1971.^[5] He was buried in Providence Cemetery, Lisbon, Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, United States.^[6]

Sources

1. ↑ 1910 Census: "1910 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 8, Claiborne, Louisiana; Roll: T624_512; Page: 6a; Enumeration District: 0029; FHL microfilm: 1374525
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7884 #167037704 (accessed 21 December 2023)
   Jim Traylor (11), single son, Farm Laborer, in household of John Traylor Jr (41) in Police Jury Ward 8, Claiborne, Louisiana, USA. Born in Louisiana.

   Name	Sex	Age	Status	Relation	Occupation	Birth Place
   John Traylor Jr	M	41	Married	Head	Farmer	Louisiana
   Mary Traylor	F	39	Married	Wife	Farm Laborer	Louisiana
   Edna Traylor	F	13	Single	Daughter	Farm Laborer	Louisiana
   Jim Traylor	M	11	Single	Son	Farm Laborer	Louisiana
   Thelma Traylor	F	9	Single	Daughter		Louisiana
   Lyville Traylor	M	7	Single	Son		Louisiana
   Wade Traylor	M	5	Single	Son		Louisiana
   Emmett Traylor	M	3	Single	Son		Louisiana

2. ↑ 1920 Census: "1920 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1920; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 8, Claiborne, Louisiana; Roll: T625_609; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 98
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6061 #44747458 (accessed 21 December 2023)
   Jim Traylor (19), single son, Laborer, in household of John Traylor (43) in Police Jury Ward 8, Claiborne, Louisiana. Born in Louisiana.

   Name	Sex	Age	Status	Relation	Occupation	Birth Place
   John Traylor	M	43	Widowed	Head	Farmer	Louisiana
   Alleatha Traylor	F	27	Widowed	Wife	None	Louisiana
   Jim Traylor	M	19	Single	Son	Laborer	Louisiana
   Laval Traylor	M	15	Single	Son	Laborer	Louisiana
   Wade Traylor	M	13	Single	Son	None	Louisiana
   Emmit Traylor	M	11	Single	Son	None	Louisiana
   Ceal Traylor	M	9	Single	Son	None	Louisiana
   Lancile Traylor	F	8	Single	Daughter	None	Louisiana
   Doris Traylor	F	6	Single	Daughter	None	Louisiana
   Andrew Traylor	M	3	Single	Son	None	Louisiana
   Otha Traylor	M	1	Single	Son	None	Louisiana
   Laurene Traylor	F	4/12	Single	Daughter	None	Louisiana

3. ↑ 1930 Census: "1930 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1930; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 7, Lincoln, Louisiana; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0018; FHL microfilm: 2340526
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6224 #35040113 (accessed 21 December 2023)
   Jim Traylor (28), married, Farmer, head of household on Hico Road, Police Jury Ward 7, Lincoln, Louisiana, USA. Born in Louisiana.

   Name	Sex	Age	Status	Relation	Occupation	Birth Place
   Jim Traylor	M	28	Married	Head	Farmer	Louisiana
   Jewel Traylor	F	28	Married	Wife		Louisiana
   Rosa Traylor	F	8	Single	Daughter		Louisiana
   Macie Traylor	F	7	Single	Daughter		Louisiana
   Lois Traylor	F	5	Single	Daughter		Louisiana
   Opal Traylor	F	3	Single	Daughter		Louisiana
   Wilbur Traylor	M	0	Single	Son		Louisiana
   Alice Ross	F	27	Single	Sister-in-law		Louisiana

4. ↑ Military: "U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947"
   National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Louisiana, 10/16/1940 - 03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 572
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2238 #334558101 (accessed 21 December 2023)
   Name: Jim Traylor; Race: Negro (Black); Age: 40; Birth Date: 22 Feb 1901; Birth Place: Hico, Louisiana, Claiborne PR., Louisiana; Residence Place: Hico, Claiborne, Louisiana; Registration Date: 16 Feb 1942; Registration Place: Haynesville, Lincoln, Louisiana; Employer: Mr. L. M. Green, Hico, La.; Height: 5' 9"; Weight: 187; Complexion: Black; Hair Color: Black; Eye Color: Brown; Next of Kin: Mr L. M. Green;
   Household Members (Name):
   Jim Traylor.
5. ↑ Death: "U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014"
   Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
   Ancestry Record 3693 #63129670 (accessed 21 December 2023)
   Jim Traylor death May 1971 (born 13 Jan 1898) residing at 71048, Lisbon, Claiborne, Louisiana, USA.
6. ↑ Burial: "U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current"
   Original data: Find a Grave. Find a Grave®. http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi; URL: Find A Grave: Memorial #170380020
   Ancestry Record 60525 #136527735 (accessed 21 December 2023)
   James Traylor burial (died on 22 May 1971) in Providence Cemetery, Lisbon, Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, United States of America. Born on 22 Feb 1900.