James Christopher Markgraf

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Birth

James Christopher Markgraf was born in 1915 to Margaret Coleman, age 26, and William Markgraf, age 43.

Death of Father

James Christopher’s father William Markgraf passed away on November 27, 1915, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at the age of 43.

Red Summer Race Riots of 1919

James Christopher Markgraf was living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1919, around the time when a nearby race riot sparked looting, arson, and murder.

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Residence

James Christopher Markgraf lived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1930. He was single and living with his grandparents as you see ( Single; Relation to Head of House: Grandson )

1930 United States Federal Census

1930 United States Federal Census

 

Sears, Roebuck and Company

James Christopher Markgraf most likely read or shopped from the Sears catalog from 1893–1940.

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Death of Mother

James Christopher’s mother Margaret passed away in 1934 at the age of 45.

Residence James Christopher Markgraf lived in Westville, New Jersey, on April 1, 1940.

He was still single and now living with his Aunt and Uncle ( Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Nephew )

1940 United States Federal Census forJames Markgraf

1940 United States Federal Census forJames Markgraf

 

Marriage

James Christopher Markgraf married Edna May Ebert on January 12, 1946, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, when he was 31 years old.  This is how Ancestry.com has it translated James E Markeraf Birth Date abt 1916 Event Type Marriage Marriage Date 12 Jan 1946 Marriage Place Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA Marriage Age 30 Spouse Name Edna Nery Ebert Denomination Methodist Organ

Jim and Edna are on the left.

 

Marriage to Edna May Ebert

Marriage to Edna May Ebert

 

Birth of Son

His son James George was born on January 3, 1947, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Birth of Son

His son William was born about April 1949, in New Jersey.

Birth of Daughter

His daughter Edna was born about 1951, in New Jersey.

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Death of Son and daughter

His son William and Edna passed away on September 12, 1952, in Westville, New Jersey.

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Birth of Daughter

His daughter Mae was born on April 27, 1953.

Birth of Son

His son Thomas was born on April 6, 1962.

Death of Wife

His wife Edna May passed away on March 9, 1993, in Gloucester City, New Jersey, at the age of 66. They had been married 47 years.

Death

James Christopher Markgraf died on August 19, 1993, in Gloucester City, New Jersey, when he was 78 years old.

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