James Henry Larimer1

b. 17 November 1854, d. 1923
James Henry Larimer (cropped)
photo courtesy Ray Johnson
FatherWilliam G. Larimer2 b. abt 1825, d. 25 Jul 1896
MotherJudith Garrett2 b. 18 Jan 1826, d. 7 Jan 1909
Birth17 Nov 1854 James Henry Larimer was born on 17 Nov 1854 in Washington County, Virginia.1 
Cens-190016 Jun 1900  James did not marry until he was well into his 40s. In June 1900 he was enumerated as the head of a household that included his 74 year old mother.3 
MarriageDec 1900 He married Margaret E. Hiler in Dec 1900 in Washington County.4,5 
Cens-19209 Jan 1920  James and Margaret farmed land in the Abingdon district of the county adjacent to James' brother William Larimer and his sister Laura "Allie" Pierce.6 
  James and Margaret were the parents of 5 children. Their two firstborn children died within a day of eath other in July 1904. 
Death1923 James died in 1923.7 
Burial He was buried at Bethel Cemetery in Washington County, Virginia.8 

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James and Maggie's son Murphy

Family

Margaret E. Hiler b. 6 Apr 1867, d. 15 Sep 1951
Children
  • Nona Jessee Larimer9 (22 Nov 1901 - 19 Jul 1904)
  • Lavie Colman Larimer10 (21 Jul 1903 - 20 Jul 1904)
  • Murphy Everett Larimer1 (11 May 1905 - 30 Dec 1977)
  • Eula Lee Larimer1 (Feb 1907 - Mar 1983)
  • Minnie Gay Larimer1 (15 May 1909 - 25 Dec 2002)
Last Edited24 Nov 2013

Citations

  1. [S2573] Howard Johnson, "Descendants of Robert Larimer", report dated Dec. 2007.
  2. [S156] Wm G. Larimer household, 1880 U.S. Cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Abingdon district, ED 93, p. 5A (p. 27 stamped), dwelling 44, family 44. Dec. 2007, image 5 of 56. Household includes: Wm G. Larimer, 57, farmer; Judy, 53, wife; James H., 22, son, farmer; John V. 24, son; Wm C, 20, son; Sarah Jane, 17, dau; cont. next page: M.F.V. Larimer, dau; Laura _, 13, dau; Leonidas, 12, son, farmer; all b. VA; all parents b. VA.
  3. [S634] James Larimer household, 1900 U.S. cens., Washington Co., Virginia, pop. sched., Abingdon district, ED 106, sheet 8A (p. 42 stamped), dwelling 145, family 148, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Dec. 2007, image 15 of 23. Household includes: James Larimer, 43, sgl, b. Nov.[?] 1856, 43, farmer; Jud_, mother, 74, b. Jan. 1826, mother of 11 children, 10 living; both b. VA; both parents b. VA.
  4. [S980] William Wheeler, Washington Co., Virginia Unrecorded Marriage Licenses, pp. 32, 41; Maggie E. Hiler, 32, sgl, b. & resid WCV, d/o Geo & Safronia Hiler marr James H. Larimer, 45, sgl, b. & resid WCV, d/o W.G. & Judith Larimer; 28 Dec. 1900.
  5. [S8] Hockett and Hunt, 1891-1902 Marriages of Washington Co. VA, p. 65. James H. Larimer, 45, s/o Wm G. & Julia Larimer, farmer and Maggie Hiler, 32; 3 Dec. 1900.
  6. [S238] J.H. Larmer household, 1920 U.S. cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Abingdon district, ED 142, sheet 5A (p. 5 stamped), dwelling 83, family 83, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Feb. 2011. Household includeds: J.H. Larmer, 65, married, owns home, is a farm; M.E., wife, 50; E.M., son, 14; E.L., dau, 12; M.G., dau, 10; all b. VA.
  7. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 248. Stone reported to read: James H. Larimer, 1854-1923.
  8. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 248. Stone reported to read: James H. Larmer, 1854-1923.
  9. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 248. Stone reported to read: Nona J. Larmer, d/o J.H. & M.E. Larmer, 22 Nov. 1901-19 Jul 1904.
  10. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 248. Stone reported to read: Lavie C. Larmer, s/o J.H. & M.E. Larmer, 21 Jul 1903-20 Jul 1904.