James Blaine Sexton (1927 - 2006)

Born 5 Aug 1927 in Jonesville, Lee, Virginia, United States

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James was born 5 Aug 1927 in Jonesville, Lee, VA. He was the son of Will Sexton and Mattie James.^{[1] [2]}

In 1930, J.B, 2, was living in White Shoals, Lee, VA with his parents, William, 36, and Mattie, 39. Also in the household were Cleo, 19, Willie M, 13, Kathleen, 10, Ina L, 8, Eliza, 5, and Mattie’s widowed father, William, 67. J.B. was born in VA.^[3]

In 1940, J.B, 12, was living in White Shoals, Lee, VA with his parents, Will, 48, and Mattie, 49. Also in the household were Lillie Mae, 24, her son, Gorkis Gene, 5, Kathleen, 20, Ina Lee, 18, and Eliza.^[4]

James B. Sexton, 21, and Flora Collins, 27, were married 14 Nov 1947 in Lee, VA. His parents were Will Sexton and “Nattie” James. He was a farmer living in Jonesville, Lee, VA. Her parents were Landan Collins and Pelie Collins. She was from Jonesville, VA.^[5]

James Blaine Clifton Sexton registered for WWII. His residence was Jonesville, Lee, VA. He was born 5 Aug 1927 in Jonesville, VA. His next of kin was Mattie K. Sexton of Jonesville, VA. He was a farm hand for Mr. W.L. Davidson, Jonesville, VA.^[6]

James Blaine Sexton died 13 Aug 2006.^[1]. He is buried in Thompson Settlement, Jonesville, Lee, VA. He shares a tombstone with his wife, Flora Lee. His dates are Aug 5, 1927-Aug 13, 2006. Her dates are Sep 27 1919-Feb 15, 2004.^[7]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} “U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007”. Ancestry database (https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?dbid=60901&h=30538055&indiv=try&o_vc=Record:OtherRecord&rhSource=9279: accessed 7 Jun 2020). Citing Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007.
2. ↑ “Virginia, Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1911”. ancestry database (https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?dbid=9277&h=849850&indiv=try&o_vc=Record:OtherRecord&rhSource=2442: accessed 7 Jun 2020). Citing Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia, Births, 1864-2016. Certificate Number: 1927035451.
3. ↑ “1930 United States Federal Census”. Ancestry database with images. (https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?indiv=1&dbid=6224&h=98081925&tid=&pid=&usePUB=true&_phsrc=HvO1588&_phstart=successSource: accessed 7 Jun 2020). Citing Year: 1930; Census Place: White Shoals, Lee, Virginia; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 2342183
4. ↑ “1940 United States Federal Census” ancestry database with images. (https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?dbid=2442&h=17732857&indiv=try&o_vc=Record:OtherRecord&rhSource=6224: accessed 7 June 2020). Citing Year: 1940; Census Place: White Shoals, Lee, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04273; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 53-22.
5. ↑ “Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014”. Ancestry database with images. (https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?dbid=9279&h=11653467&indiv=try&o_vc=Record:OtherRecord&rhSource=2442: accessed 7 June 2020). Citing Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia, Marriages, 1936-2014; Roll: 101169029. Certificate Number: 1947035739
6. ↑ “U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947”. Ancestry database with images. (https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?dbid=2238&h=10809327&indiv=try&o_vc=Record:OtherRecord&rhSource=9279: accessed 7 June 2020). Citing The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Virginia, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 653.
7. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 07 June 2020), memorial page for James B “J.B.” Sexton (5 Aug 1927–13 Aug 2006), Find a Grave Memorial no. 97747688, citing Thompson Settlement Cemetery, Jonesville, Lee County, Virginia, USA ; Maintained by Phillip Cheek (contributor 47469608) .