Third Generation


17. Walter Eugene JAMES was born on 16 January 1858 in Concord Township, Jefferson County, WI.1,10,15,23 He appeared in the census in 1870 in Lincoln Township, Monroe County, WI.1

(He cannot be located in the 1880 Census.)

. He appeared in the census in 1895 in Tomah Township, Monroe County, WI.41 His household consisted of 4 males and 3 females.

. Walter appeared in the census in 1900 in Yakima County, WA.42 His occupation was "Farm Laborer."

. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Newport, Lincoln County, OR.43 His household was on Fern Street in the 2nd Ward and his occupation was "Laborer, Odd Jobs."

. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Liberty, Yakima County, WA.44 His occupation was "Farm Laborer, Works Out."

. Walter appeared in the census in 1930 in Granger, Yakima County, WA.45 He was a Widower and was living alone. His occupation was "Farmer, General."

. He died on 6 September 1942 at the age of 84 in Steilacoom, Pierce County, WA.10,15,23 He was buried in Sunnyside, Yakima County, WA.10,15 (This is a picture of Walter and his family.)

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Walter Eugene JAMES and Pamela Melvina "Millie" CARPENTER were married on 8 November 1880 in Tomah, Tomah Township, Monroe County, WI.10,23,42 (According to the 1900 Census, they had been married for 19 years and had 5 children, of whom all were living at the time.)

. Pamela Melvina "Millie" CARPENTER, daughter of Orison W. CARPENTER and Abigail H. UNKNOWN (CARPENTER), was born on 22 August 1861 in Wisconsin.10,23,42 She appeared in the census in 1895 in Tomah Township, Monroe County, WI.41 She appeared in the census in 1900 in Yakima County, WA.42 (She was listed as "Nellie.") Millie appeared in the census in 1910 in Newport, Lincoln County, OR.43 She appeared in the census in 1920 in Liberty, Yakima County, WA.44 She died on 25 November 1925 at the age of 64 in Granger, Yakima County, WA.10,23 Millie was buried in Sunnyside, Yakima County, WA.10

Walter Eugene JAMES and Pamela Melvina "Millie" CARPENTER had the following children:

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i.

Guy Raymond JAMES.

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ii.

Lila Eliza JAMES.

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iii.

William Ray JAMES.

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iv.

Walter Thornton JAMES.

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v.

Crystal Millie JAMES.