James Peter Verburg (1908 - 1987)

Born 24 Jan 1908 in Heyburn, Minidoka County, Idaho, United States

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James Peter Verburg was born on 24 Jan 1908 in Heyburn, Minidoka County, Idaho, United States to Edwin Verburg (born in the Netherlands, age 48) and Jennie (Hein) Verburg (born in New York, United States, age 48). ^[1]

In 1910, James was living in Heyburn, Lincoln County, Idaho, United States. with his parents and siblings: Magdelina J., Cornalius J., Leonard W., Anthony E., and George W. ^[2]

In 1920 United States Census, James was living in Heyburn, Minidoka County, Idaho, United States with his mother and siblings Cornelius J., Leonard W., Anthony, George, and Edwin D. By this time, his father had left the family and moved to Australia. ^[3]

(Not found on the 1930 United States Census.)

In 1935, James was living in Adelaide, South Anatiasia, Australia. He may have been visiting his father who lived in Australia. In 1940, James was living in American Falls, American Falls Election Precinct 1, Power, Idaho, United States. He had completed 1 year of college and was seeking work. In 1939, he had worked in agriculture. ^[4]

On 16 October 1940, James registered for the United States World War II Draft. He was living in Burley, Cassia, Idaho, United States and working for American Home Benefit Association. He was of light complexion with brown hair and blue eyes. He was 5'10" tall. ^[5]

James served in the United States Army from 30 April 1942 through 9 April 1943. ^[6]

On 23 April 1945, James and Mary Opal (Ross) Lee applied for a marriage license in Clark, Washington, United States. ^[7]

In 1950, James and Mary were living in Burley, Cassia, Idaho, United States with Mary's son, Bert Lee. James worked as a mechanic for Jones Leonard Services. ^[8]

In 1957, James and Mary were living in Ogden, Utah, United States. ^[9]

On 23 November 1973, James and Mary O. Verburg were married in Elko, Nevada, United States in a civil ceremony. They were both listed as residents of Hawaii at this time. ^[10]

James passed away on 3 January 1987. He had received his last Social Security benefit in Burley, Cassio, Idaho, United States. ^[11] James is buried at Pleasant View Cemetery, in Burley, Cassia County, Idaho, United States. ^[12]

Sources

1. ↑ "Idaho, Birth Index, 1861-1911", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2M1-S6F6 : 1 February 2016), James Peter Verburg, 1908.
2. ↑ "United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MLHP-ZV1 : 29 October 2015), James P Verberg in household of Edwin Verberg, Heyburn, Lincoln, Idaho, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 208, sheet 16B, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,374,239.
3. ↑ "United States Census, 1920," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MDCT-1CB : 14 December 2015), Jamis Verburg in household of Jennie Verburg, Heyburn, Minidoka, Idaho, United States; citing sheet 4B, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,820,293.
4. ↑ "United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VY4Y-B6H : accessed 18 October 2016), James Peter Verburg, American Falls, American Falls Election Precinct 1, Power, Idaho, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 39-1, sheet 81A, family , Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 753.
5. ↑ James Peter Verburg in the U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 117. [1].
6. ↑ James Verburg in the U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010, Ancestry.com. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011. [2].
7. ↑ James P Verburg in the Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013, Washington State Archives; Olympia, Washington. [3].
8. ↑ James Verburg, United States 1950 Census: [4].
9. ↑ James P Verburg in the U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, Ancestry.com. U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011. [5].
10. ↑ James Peter Verburg in the Nevada, Marriage Index, 1956-2005, Ancestry.com. Nevada, Marriage Index, 1956-2005 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2007. [6].
11. ↑ James Verburg in the U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 518-16-5316; Issue State: Idaho; Issue Date: Before 1951. [7].
12. ↑ Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 16 March 2019), memorial page for James Peter Verburg (24 Jan 1908–3 Jan 1987), Find A Grave: Memorial #121321645, citing Pleasant View Cemetery, Burley, Cassia County, Idaho, USA ; Maintained by ForeverRemembered.