Person:James Jamison (2)
James Knox Polk Jamison
b.13 Jan 1845 Red River County, Texas
d.25 Jan 1935 Confederate Home, Austin, Travis County, Texas
Parents and Siblings
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m. 13 Sep 1837
  1. John L. Jamison1839 - 1921
  2. Susan JamisonAbt 1843 -
  3. Samuel J. JamisonAbt 1845 - Abt 1864
  4. James Knox Polk Jamison1845 - 1935
  5. Buena Vista Jamison1847 - 1898
  6. George G. JamisonAbt 1851 -
  7. Mary W. JamisonAbt 1853 -
  8. Lucinda JamisonAbt 1855 -
  9. Laura B. JamisonAbt 1857 -
Spouse and Children
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m. 18 May 1870
  1. Bonnie M. Jamison1873 - 1948
  2. K. L. JamisonAbt 1875 -
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Facts and Events
Name[1] James Knox Polk Jamison
Gender Male
Birth[1] 13 Jan 1845 Red River County, Texas
Occupation? From 27 Oct 1858 to 19 Aug 1861 Clarksville, Red River County, TexasU.S. Postmaster at Clarksville
Occupation? From 19 Aug 1861 to 12 Oct 1864 Clarksville, Red River County, TexasCSA postmaster at Clarksville
Military? 9 Oct 1861 Clarksville, Red River County, TexasEnlisted as a private in Co. B, 9th Texas Infantry ("Red River Bttn."). Later promoted to 3rd Sgt.
Military? 1864 TexasSergeant, Co. B, 9th Texas Infantry
Occupation? 1870 Clarksville, Red River County, TexasDeputy sheriff
Marriage 18 May 1870 Red River County, Texasto Martha Jane Anderson
Census[3] 1880 Red River County, Texas
Census[4] 1900 Red River County, Texas
Census[5] 1910 Red River County, Texas
Census[6] 1920 Red River County, Texas
Census[7] 1930 Texarkana, Bowie County, Texas
Death[8] 25 Jan 1935 Confederate Home, Austin, Travis County, Texas
Burial[2] Clarksville Cemetery, Clarksville, Red River County, TexasMilitary marker without dates: "SGT CO B 9 TX INF C.S.A."

Red River County, Texas, 1880 census:[3]

Jamison, J. P. 35 yrs Farmer b. Texas (parents, b. Kentucky/Tennessee)
      J. M. 32 yrs Wife Keeps House b. Arkansas (parents, b. Ireland)
      B. M. 6 yrs Dau b. Texas (parents, b. Texas/Arkansas)
      K. L. 5 yrs Dau b. Texas (parents, b. Texas/Arkansas)
Thurmond, Thos. 14 yrs Orphan At School b. Texas (parents, b. Texas)
Cherry, Band[?] [f] [BLACK] 25 yrs Servant Servant b. Arkansas (parents, b. Arkansas)
Gerom[?], Huriah [f] [BLACK] 18 yrs Servant Servant b. Texas (parents, b. Texas)
Cherry, Jursa [f] [MULATTO] 2 yrs [blank] b. Texas (parents, b. Texas/Alabama)
      Tony [f] [MULATTO] 6/12 yr [blank] b. Texas (parents, b. Texas/Alabama)
Robertson, Jack 35 yrs [blank] Farm Laborer b. Georgia (parents, b. [blank]/Georgia)

Red River County, Texas, 1900 census:[4]

Jamison, James K. P. Head 65 yrs (b. Jan 1845[sic]) (marr. 30 yrs) b. Texas (parents, b. Kentucky/Texas) Farmer
      Jane M. Wife 53 yrs (b. Jul 1847) (2 children, 2 living) b. Arkansas (parents, b. Ireland)
      Mabelock[?] Dau 26 yrs (b. Aug 1873) (wid.) b. Texas (parents, b. Texas/Arkansas)
Garrett, William Boarder 20 yrs (b. Jul 1879) (single) b. Tennessee (parents, b. Tennessee) Farm Laborer
Anderson, John E. Boarder 19 yrs (b. Jul 1881) (single) b. Texas (parents, b. Texas/Louisiana) Farming

Red River County, Texas, 1910 census:[5]

Jamison, James K. P. Head 65 yrs (marr. 39 yrs) b. Texas (parents, b. Kentucky/Tennessee) Farmer (General farm)
      Jane M. Wife 63 yrs (2 children, 2 living) b. Arkansas (parents, b. Ireland)

Red River County, Texas, 1920 census:[6]

Jameson, James K. Q.[sic] Head 75 yrs (wid.) b. Texas (parents, b. Kentucky/Tennessee) Farmer (General Farm)
Cooper, Virginia House Keeper 40 yrs (wid.) b. Texas (parents, b. "Unknown") House Keeper (Private Home)

Bowie County, Texas, 1930 census:[7]

Blakeley, Julia Head 47 yrs (wid.) b. Tennessee (parents, b. Tennessee) "None"

[+ 4 children, + 8 "roomers" & "boarders" (she makes a distinction), including:]

Jamison, J. K. Boarder 85 yrs (wid.) b. Texas (parents, b. Kentucky/Tennessee) "None"
[NOTE: Why would James -- at his advanced age -- move to a rooming house in Texarkana? Julia is no relation to him that I can determine.]
[NOTE: Perhaps he moved to Texarkana because his daughter, Bonnie, lived there? -J.Sweere]

OBIT: CLARKSVILLE TIMES 28 Jan 1955 '20 Years Ago' passed away at the Confederate Home in Austin TX, he was 90 years old Jan 13th (1935), died before 28 Jan 1935, Obit has him as 'Captain', CLARKSVILLE TIMES 24 Aug 1909, Tuesday, from microfilm in the Clarksville Library: Muster Roll of Co F Whitfields 1st TX Cav Legion mustered into Confederate States Service on 7 Mar 1862, transferred from 9th TX Inf to Co F 1st TX Legion in 1863, served through war, now lives near Clarksville.

OBIT: DETROIT NEWS HERALD 31 Jan 1935 from microfilm in the Clarksville Library: Clarksville -- Mr. Jamison, who was 90 years old on January 13, was born near Clarksville and at the age of 16 joined the Southern army, serving 4 years. Services were conducted Saturday afternoon at the home of Will Mahaffey with burial in Clarksville Cemetery. Mr. Jamison died at the Confederate home in Austin Friday. His death leaves only one survivor of an original company of 127 men, T. C. Anderson of Ashdown, Ark., who was present at the services Saturday to make a brief eulogy. Mr. Jamison was commander of the John C. Burks Camp, United Confederate Veterans. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. George Burrows of Texarkana, 3 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

References
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Red River, Texas, United States. 1870 U.S. Census Population Schedule
    p. 4.

    He was a deputy sheriff in Red River County.

  2. ↑ Grave marker, Clarksville Cemetery, Clarksville, Red River County, Texas.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Red River, Texas, United States. 1880 U.S. Census Population Schedule
    ED 98, p. 154D, dwelling/family 38/25.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Red River, Texas, United States. 1900 U.S. Census Population Schedule
    ED 100, p. 14A, dwelling/family 228/230.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Red River, Texas, United States. Red River, Texas, United States. 1910 U.S. Census Population Schedule
    ED 117, p. 12A, dwelling/family 212/214.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Red River, Texas, United States. 1920 U.S. Census Population Schedule
    ED 143, p. 2A, dwelling/family 34/34.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Bowie, Texas, United States. 1930 U.S. Census Population Schedule
    ED 1, p. 6B, dwelling/family 111/153 (522 Main St).
  8. ↑ Texas, United States. Texas Deaths, 1890-1976. (FamilySearch).

    Name: James K Polk Jamison
    Death Date: 25 Jan 1935
    Death Place: Austin, Travis, Texas
    Gender: Male
    Race: W
    Death Age: 90 years 12 days
    Birth Date: 13 Jan 1845
    Birthplace: Texas
    Marital Status: Widowed
    Spouse's Name:
    Father's Name: D K Jamison
    Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
    Mother's Name: Jane Lattimer
    Mother's Birthplace: Tennessee
    Occupation: Retired Confederate Vet
    Place of Residence: Texas Confederate Home, Austin, Texas
    Burial Place: Clarksville, Tex
    Burial/Removal Date: 25 Jan 1935
    Additional Relatives:
    Film Number: 2116253
    Digital Film Number: 4166544
    Image Number: 501
    Reference Number: cn 4981

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