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Caudill, Elder James W.

Male 1870 - 1953  (82 years)

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  • Name Caudill, James W. 
    Prefix Elder 
    Nickname Fightin' Jim 
    Birth 3 May 1870  Letcher, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Census 1880  Letcher, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2] 
    Census 1900  River, Letcher, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Census 1910  Lower Carr, Knott, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Census 1920  Lower Rockhouse, Letcher, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Death 7 Mar 1953  Blackey, Letcher, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    		Death Certificate, Eld. James W. Caudill
    Burial 9 Mar 1953  Jeremiah, Letcher, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    Address:
    Nancy Back Cemetery 
    Last Modified 17 Nov 2021 

    Father Caudill, William B.,   b. 23 Apr 1845, Letcher, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 18 Jun 1929, Jeremiah, Letcher, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 84 years) 
    Mother Caudill, Susannah,   b. 3 Apr 1848, Blackey, Letcher, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 14 Aug 1925, Blackey, Letcher, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 77 years) 
    Marriage 28 Feb 1867  Letcher, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F3067  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Caudill, Susannah,   b. 18 Mar 1873, Letcher, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 11 Feb 1924, Letcher, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 50 years) 
    Marriage 7 May 1893  Letcher, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [8] 
    Children 
     1. Caudill, Margaret   d. Yes, date unknown
     2. Caudill, Pauline,   b. 12 Apr 1896, Letcher, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 8 Nov 1965, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 69 years)
     3. Caudill, Elizabeth J.,   b. 24 Mar 1900, Letcher, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 25 Oct 1982, Jeremiah, Letcher, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 82 years)
     4. Caudill, Ettie,   b. 6 Nov 1908, Letcher, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 25 Dec 1992, Jeremiah, Letcher, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 84 years)
     5. Caudill, Matthew,   b. 15 Jan 1911, Letcher, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 11 Jan 1938 (Age 26 years)
    Family ID F34220  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 15 Mar 2025 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 3 May 1870 - Letcher, Kentucky, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1880 - Letcher, Kentucky, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 7 May 1893 - Letcher, Kentucky, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1910 - Lower Carr, Knott, Kentucky, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1920 - Lower Rockhouse, Letcher, Kentucky, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 7 Mar 1953 - Blackey, Letcher, Kentucky, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - Address:
    Nancy Back Cemetery - 9 Mar 1953 - Jeremiah, Letcher, Kentucky, United States    		 Link to Google Earth
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    Pin Legend Address Cemetery Populated Place Township Parish City County/Shire State/Province Country Region Not Set

  • Sources 
    1. [S586] 1880 Census Letcher Co KY, 199-588.

    2. [S202205] James W Caudill in household of William B Caudill, "United States Census, 1880".

    3. [S202207] Jas Caudill, "United States Census, 1900".

    4. [S202204] James Caudill, "United States Census, 1910".

    5. [S202208] James W Caudill, "United States Census, 1920".

    6. [S322] KY Death Records RootsWeb, Vol. 047, Cert. #23367, Deathvol. 1953, hv.

    7. [S202206] James W Caudill, "Find A Grave Index".

    8. [S202211] Susana Caudill, "Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954".