James Thompson Maiden1,2

b. 7 February 1859, d. 4 May 1936
FatherDaniel Wilson Maiden3,4 b. 4 Nov 1827, d. 13 Feb 1891
MotherRebecca Elizabeth B. Logan5 b. 27 Apr 1828, d. 8 Jun 1906
Birth7 Feb 1859 James Thompson Maiden was born on 7 Feb 1859 in Washington County, Virginia.1,6 
Marriage5 Sep 1883 He married Laura Virginia Kelly, daughter of William Kelly and Louisa Caroline Debusk, on 5 Sep 1883 in Washington County, Virginia.1 
  James and Laura were the parents of at least 9 children, the first 5 of whom died at birth or shortly thereafter. In 1900 the family was enumerated living in the Goodson district of Washington County. Four children were in the home as was Laura's widowed mother, Caroline Kelly. James and Laura lost an additional child when son Marion died in 1906. In 1910 the family was recorded farming in the Abingdon district. Laura's mother was again recorded with the family, although this year her name was entered as Louisa.7,2 
Death4 May 1936 James died on 4 May 1936 at age 77.6,8 
Burial He was buried at Emory Cemetery in Washington County, Virginia.6 

Family

Laura Virginia Kelly b. 11 Jan 1866, d. 31 Jan 1931
Children
ChartsDescendants of John Maiden and Susanna Landis
Last Edited24 Jul 2011

Citations

  1. [S123] William R. Wheeler, Washington Co., VA Marriage Licenses 1881-1890, p. 68.
  2. [S237] Thompson J. Maiden household, 1910 U.S. cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Abingdon, ED 123, sheet 7A (p. 127 stamped), dwelling 111, family 111, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Oct. 2007, image 13 of 31. Household includes: Thompson J. Maiden, 52, marr #1, farmer; Laura, wife, marr #1, marr 26 yrs, mother of _ children, 3 living; Annie, dau, 16; Willie, son, 13; Carl, son, 11; Louisa Kelly, mother-in-law, 65, wid, mother of 8 children, 5 are living; all b. VA.
  3. [S2169] Donald Helton, compiler, "Washington County Virginia Abstracted Death Records 1912-1939" (manuscript shared by author), p. 96; James Thompson Maiden entry.
  4. [S163] Daniel Maiden household, 1880 U.S. Cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Saltville district, ED 35D (after 226 stamped), p. 320, dwelling 328, family Oct. 2007, image 36 of 63. Household includes: Daniel Maiden, 52, farmer; Rebecca, wife, 52; James T., son, 20; Robert F., son, 16; Rebecca, dau, 13; Hester S., dau, 8, sick with typhoid; Pink Mitchel (male), 18, boarder; all board VA; all parents b. VA.
  5. [S2169] Donald Helton, compiler, "Washington County Virginia Abstracted Death Records 1912-1939" (manuscript shared by author), p. 96; James Thompson Maiden entry (provides mother's maiden name).
  6. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 157. Stone reported to read: James T. Maiden, 7 Feb. 1859-4 May 1936.
  7. [S634] James Maiden household, 1900 U.S. cens., Washington Co., Virginia, pop. sched., Goodson district, ED 110, sheet 13A/B, dwelling 222 [?], family 222 [?], viewed online at Ancestry.com, Oct. 2007, image 25 of 25. Household includes: James Maiden, 42, b. Feb. 1858, marr 15 yrs, farmer; Laura, wife, 34, Jan. 1866, marr 15 yrs, mother of 9 children, 4 are living; Mariren [?], son, 8, b. Jul 1891; Annie, dau, 6, b. J__ 1894; Willie, son, 3, b. Oct. 1896; Coral, son, _, b. May 1899; Caroline Kelley, mother-in-law, 55, b. Dec. 1844, wid; all b. VA.
  8. [S2169] Donald Helton, compiler, "Washington County Virginia Abstracted Death Records 1912-1939" (manuscript shared by author), p. 96; James Thompson, Maiden entry.
  9. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 129. Stone reported to read: Arthur Maiden, s/o J.T. & L.V. Maiden, b/d 26 Jul 1884.
  10. [S1768] Fridley, "Washington Co., VA Deaths 1853-1885" online database, <www.Ancestry.com>, Author [sic] Maiden data: d. 27 Jul 1884 to J. and L. Maiden.
  11. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 129. Stone reported to read: Robert W. Maiden, s/o J.T. & L.V. Maiden, b/d 31 May 1885.
  12. [S1768] Fridley, "Washington Co., VA Deaths 1853-1885" online database, <www.Ancestry.com>, R.W. Maiden data: d. 2 May 1885; parents: J.T. & L. Maiden [date disagrees with headstone].
  13. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 129. Stone reported to read: Hester Maiden, d/o J.T. & L.V. Maiden, b/d 1 May 1886.
  14. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 129. Stone reported to read: Corrie Belle Maiden, d/o J.T. & L.V. Maiden, b. 20 Aug. 1888, d. 25 May 1889.
  15. [S1768] Fridley, "Washington Co., VA Deaths 1853-1885" online database, <www.Ancestry.com>, Carrie Bell Maiden data: d. 26 May 1889 of teething at age 9 mos and 5 days; parents: James and Laura Maiden.
  16. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 129. Stone reported to read: Horace B. Maiden, s/o J.T. & L.V. Maiden, b/d 26 Apr 1890.
  17. [S85] Fridley, "Washington Co., VA Births 1889-1896" online database from original data, <www.Ancestry.com>. Marion Maiden data: b. 12 Jul 1891 to J.T. and L.V. Maiden.
  18. [S85] Fridley, "Washington Co., VA Births 1889-1896" online database from original data, <www.Ancestry.com>. Annie Maiden data: b. 10 Feb. 1894 to James and Laura maiden.