James Bruce Oakes
M, (4 July 1848 - 9 July 1916)
| Father-Biological* | James Oakes b. 11 Aug 1801, d. 6 Sep 1860 |
| Mother-Biological* | Maria Durham b. 2 Jun 1816, d. 5 Apr 1881 |
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Last Edited=9 Jan 2023
James Bruce Oakes was born on 4 July 1848 at Delaware Township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.1,2 He was the son of James Oakes and Maria Durham. James Bruce Oakesappeared on the US Census of 1850 in the household of James Oakes and Maria Durham at Delaware Township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.3 James Bruce Oakesappeared on the US Census of 1860 in the household of James Oakes and Maria Durham at Delaware Township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.4 James, age 21 years, appeared on the US Census of 1870 at Delaware Township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.5 He, age 21 years, appeared as head of household on the census of 1870 at Delaware Township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.5 According to the Federal Census in 1870, James was a farmer.5
James Bruce Oakes, age 27, married Rachel Anne Beard, age 21 , daughter of John P. Beard and Sarah Allen, on 18 November 1875.1,6 James, age 31 years, and Rachel, age 25 years, appeared on the US Census of 1880 at Delaware Township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.7 According to the Federal Census in 1880, James was a farmer.7 James, age 51 years, and Rachel, age 45 years, appeared on the US Census of 1900 at Delaware Township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.1 According to the Federal Census in 1900, James was a farmer.1 James, age 61 years, and Rachel, age 55 years, appeared on the US Census of 1910 at Delaware Township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.8 According to the Federal Census in 1910, James was a farmer.8 He died on 9 July 1916 at Delaware Township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, at age 68.2
James's obituary of 11 July 1916, reads:
James Bruce Oakes, father of Deputy County Controller, John W. Oakes, of Hollidaysburg, died Sunday morning of heart disease, at his home in Deleware township, Northumberland county. He was aged 68. Mr. Oakes was a retired farmer and one of the leading citizens of the county. A splendid monument to his activities as a public servant, is the magnificent brick highway which connects the towns of Ewensville and Watsontown and which was built largely as the result of his efforts while president of the board of supervisors. He is survived by his wife and six children.2,9
He was buried at McEwensville Presbyterian Cemetery, McEwensville, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.2
James Bruce Oakes, age 27, married Rachel Anne Beard, age 21 , daughter of John P. Beard and Sarah Allen, on 18 November 1875.1,6 James, age 31 years, and Rachel, age 25 years, appeared on the US Census of 1880 at Delaware Township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.7 According to the Federal Census in 1880, James was a farmer.7 James, age 51 years, and Rachel, age 45 years, appeared on the US Census of 1900 at Delaware Township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.1 According to the Federal Census in 1900, James was a farmer.1 James, age 61 years, and Rachel, age 55 years, appeared on the US Census of 1910 at Delaware Township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.8 According to the Federal Census in 1910, James was a farmer.8 He died on 9 July 1916 at Delaware Township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, at age 68.2
James's obituary of 11 July 1916, reads: JAMES BRUCE OAKES
James Bruce Oakes, father of Deputy County Controller, John W. Oakes, of Hollidaysburg, died Sunday morning of heart disease, at his home in Deleware township, Northumberland county. He was aged 68. Mr. Oakes was a retired farmer and one of the leading citizens of the county. A splendid monument to his activities as a public servant, is the magnificent brick highway which connects the towns of Ewensville and Watsontown and which was built largely as the result of his efforts while president of the board of supervisors. He is survived by his wife and six children.2,9
He was buried at McEwensville Presbyterian Cemetery, McEwensville, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.2
Children of James Bruce Oakes and Rachel Anne Beard
- Charles A. Oakes (2 Nov 1875 - 15 Aug 1880)
- Maria Anna Oakes (28 Apr 1878 - 6 May 1931)
- William Woods Oakes (13 Oct 1883 - 10 Jan 1931)
- John Walker Oakes+10 (9 Feb 1885 - 25 Apr 1935)
- James Bruce Oakes (22 Feb 1886 - 28 Jul 1939)
- Rachel Oakes (16 May 1890 - )
- Alvin Ray Oakes (17 Jan 1893 - 15 Apr 1964)
Citations
- Census Bureau. 1900 U.S. Federal Census. Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, 2004.
- Find-a-Grave. Online https://www.findagrave.com/
- Census Bureau. 1850 U.S. Federal Census. Provoi, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, 2009.
- Census Bureau. 1860 U.S. Federal Census. Provoi, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, 2009.
- Census Bureau. 1870 U.S. Federal Census. Provoi, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, 2009.
- Presbyterian Historical Society. U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970. Lehi, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, 2016.
- Census Bureau. 1880 U.S. Federal Census. Lehi, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, 2010.
- Census Bureau. 1910 U.S. Federal Census. Lehi, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, 2006.
- Altoona Tribune, "JAMES BRUCE OAKES" Altoona, Pennsylvania, 11 Jul 191.
- Department of Health, Record Group. Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1968. Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, 2014.