Person:James Spilman (2)

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James Alexander Spilman
b.8 Jun 1869 Salina, Saline, Kansas, United States
d.18 Aug 1955
Parents and Siblings
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m. 11 Feb 1866
  1. May Spilman1867 - 1948
  2. James Alexander Spilman1869 - 1955
  3. Robert C. Spilman1872 - 1879
Spouse and Children
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m. 20 Jan 1904
  1. James Vivian Spilman1905 - 1974
  2. Vernon Alexander Spilman1906 - 1935
  3. Ruth Frances Spilman1915 - 2010
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Facts and Events
Name[1][2][3] James Alexander Spilman
Gender Male
Birth[1][2][8][9] 8 Jun 1869 Salina, Saline, Kansas, United StatesIn the 1900 U.S. census it was stated that he was born “June 1869”.
Census[4] 1 Jun 1870 Elm Creek, Saline, Kansas, United States(in the Salina postal area)
James A. Spillman was residing with [father] Alexander C. (occ. farmer), [mother] Mary A., and [sister] May. (No relationships are recorded in this census.) It was recorded that James was born in Kansas.
Census[5] 1 Mar 1875 Gypsum Creek, McPherson, Kansas, United States(in the Roxbury postal area)
J. A. Spilman was residing with [father] A. C. (occ. farmer), [siblings] May, and Robert. (No relationships are recorded in this census.)
Census[6] 1 Jun 1880 Gypsum Creek, McPherson, Kansas, United StatesJames A., son of A. C. Spilman (occ. farmer), was also residing with his father's wife Harriet, daughter May, and stepchildren Gertrude Stephens and Frank Stephens. It was recorded that he was attending school during the year.
Census[7] 1 Mar 1885 Gypsum Creek, McPherson, Kansas, United States(in the Roxbury postal area)
James Spilman (occ. farmer) was residing with [his aunt's brother-in-law] James Muir (occ. farmer), [James's wife] Abbie M. Muir, Wm. S. Craig (occ. farmer), and [sister] May Spilman. (No relationships are recorded in this census.) It was recorded that James was attending school within the year. His father, A. C. Spilman, was the assessor for this census record.
Education[2][3] 1895 Lindsborg, McPherson, Kansas, United StatesJames received his elementary education in the public schools and then entered Lindsborg College, at Lindsborg, Kansas, where he graduated after four years with the class of 1895.
Census[8] 1 Jun 1900 Gypsum Creek, McPherson, Kansas, United Stateson a farm, in a home owned free of mortgage
J. A. Spilman (occ. farmer), “partner” of James Muir (occ. farmer), was also residing with James's wife A. M. Muir, boarders W. T. Tolle and W. W. Tolle (both occ. farm laborer), and servant Edith Swenson.
Marriage License 19 Jan 1904 McPherson co., Kansas, United StatesA license was issued by S. A. Sward, Probate Judge, for Jas. A. Spilman (occ. farming), aged 34 years, and Minnie M. Sheffer (occ. teacher), aged 26 years, both from Roxbury, Kansas. It was stated that James, son of A. C. Spilman and Amanda Kennison, was born in Salina, Kansas, and Minnie, daughter of C. J. Sheffer and Amanda Toll, was born in Roxbury.
to Minnie Myrtle Sheffer
Marriage 20 Jan 1904 Roxbury, McPherson co., Kansas, United StatesJames and Minnie were united in marriage by C. M. C. Thompson. This was the first marriage for each of them.
to Minnie Myrtle Sheffer
Census 1 Mar 1905 Gypsum Creek twp., McPherson co., Kansas, United States(in the Roxbury postal area) on a farm, in a home that was rented
J. A. Spilman (occ. farmer) was residing with [wife] Minnie, and infant [son] James V. (No relationships are recorded in this census.) It was recorded that each person was born in Kansas.
with Minnie Myrtle Sheffer
Census 15 Apr 1910 McPherson, McPherson co., Kansas, United Statesat 523 N. Elm St., in a home that was owned free of mortgage
James A. Spilman (occ. county treasurer) was residing with his wife Minnie M. and sons Vivian and Vernon A. It was recorded that Vivian and Vernon were each born in Kansas, and Minnie had two children (both living).
with Minnie Myrtle Sheffer
Census 1 Mar 1915 Gypsum Creek twp., McPherson co., Kansas, United Stateson a farm, in a home that was owned free of mortgage
J. A. Spilman (occ. farming) was residing with [his wife] M. M. Spilman, [son] J. V. Spilman, [son] V. A. Spilman, Tom Writer, [daughter] R. F. Spilman, and Ruby Debolt. (No relationships are recorded in this census.) It was recorded that each person was born in Kansas, and J. V. and V. A. each attended school within the year.
with Minnie Myrtle Sheffer
Census 1 Jan 1920 Roxbury, McPherson co., Kansas, United Stateson a farm, in a home owned free of mortgage
James Spilman (occ. farmer) was residing with his wife Minnie; children Vivian, Vernon, Ruth, and Charles; and servant Ruby DeBolt. It was recorded that Vivian and Vernon each attended school.
with Minnie Myrtle Sheffer
Census 1 Mar 1925 Gypsum Creek twp., McPherson co., Kansas, United Statesin a home that was owned with a mortgage
J. A. Spilman (occ. farmer, livestock) was residing with his wife Minnie M., son J. Vivian (“at college”), son Vernon A. (“at school”), daughter Ruth F., and son Marshal. It was recorded that Ruth attended school within the year.
with Minnie Myrtle Sheffer
Census 1 Apr 1930 Gypsum Creek twp., McPherson co., Kansas, United Stateson a farm, in a home that was owned
James A. Spilman (occ. farmer) was residing with his wife Minnie, son Vernon, daughter Ruth F., and son Marshall C. It was recorded that each of the children attended school.
with Minnie Myrtle Sheffer
Census 1 Apr 1940 Gypsum Creek twp., McPherson co., Kansas, United Stateson a farm, in a home that was owned
James A. Spilman (occ. farmer) was residing with his wife Minnie and son Marshal (occ. “assisting father on farm”). It was recorded that each person was residing in the “same house” as in 1935.
with Minnie Myrtle Sheffer
Death[1] 18 Aug 1955
Obituary[9] 19 Aug 1955 in McPherson Daily Republican, page 3
Burial[1] Valley View Memorial Cemetery, Gypsum Creek, McPherson, Kansas, United StatesThe grave marker is inscribed, “JAMES A. SPILMAN, [b.] JUNE 8, 1869, [d.] AUG. 18, 1955”.

After leaving college James invested in a farm near Roxbury, in Gypsum Creek Twp., McPherson Co., which he conducted until 1906. In 1906, James was elected treasurer of McPherson County on the Republican ticket, and in 1908 he was reelected.[2]

He was a member of McPherson Lodge, No. 172, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons; Chapter, No. 48, Royal Arch Masons; and Garfield Commandery, No. 18, Knights Templars.[2]

References
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 “James A Spilman”, in Find A Grave
    memorial 53109728. Viewed digital image of grave marker.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 “James Alexander Spilman”, in Blackmar, Frank Wilson. Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. (Chicago [Illinois]: Standard Pub. Co., c1912)
    3: 770.

    See the transcript.

  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 ED 57-11, Gypsum Creek, McPherson, Kansas, in McPherson, Kansas, United States. 1940 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration Publication T627)
    roll 1243, folio 69, sheet 4B, line 57, James A. Spilman, [digital image, Ancestry.com], enumerated 19 April 1940.

    Highest grade of school completed “C-4”.

  4. ↑ Elm Creek twp., Saline, Kansas, in Saline, Kansas, United States. 1870 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (Washington D.C.: National Archives Microfilm Publication M593, 1965)
    roll 442 (FHL #545941), f 15, p 29, dwelling 313, family 281, Alexander C. Spillman household, [digital image, Ancestry.com], enumerated 13 July 1870.
  5. ↑ Gypsum Creek twp., McPherson, in McPherson, Kansas, United States. 1875 Kansas State Census
    microfilm K-12, p 10, dwelling 99, family 99, A. C. Spilman household, [digital image, Ancestry.com].
  6. ↑ ED 265, Gypsum Creek twp., McPherson, Kansas, in McPherson, Kansas, United States. 1880 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration Publication T9)
    roll 387 (FHL #1254387), f 438-B, p 2, dwelling 15, family 15, A. C. Spilman household, [digital image, Ancestry.com], enumerated 1 June 1880.
  7. ↑ Gypsum Creek twp., McPherson, in Kansas State Board of Agriculture. Decennial census, Kansas 1885: McPherson County, Kansas. (Topeka: Kansas State Historical Society, 1969)
    microfilm K-81, p 1, dwelling 1, family 1, James Muir household, [digital image, Ancestry.com].
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 ED 130, Gypsum Creek twp., McPherson, Kansas, in McPherson, Kansas, United States. 1900 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration Publication T623)
    roll 488 (FHL #1240488), folio 13, sheet 1B, dwelling 18, family 18, James Muir household, [digital image, Ancestry.com], enumerated 2 June 1900.

    He was born “June 1869”. He could read and write.

  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Spillman, James A., in McPherson Public Library obituary index. (Online: McPherson Public Library).

    Note: spouse Minnie M. Shaffer.

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