James A. Tyson

Male 1814 - Bef 1870  (~ 56 years)


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  • Name James A. Tyson 
    Born ca 1814  New York Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died bef. 1870  Petersburg, VA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • U.S. Army, Register of Enlistments, 1798-1914
      Name: James E Tyson
      Birthyear: abt 1809
      Birthplace: New York, New York
      Enlistment Age: 27
      Occupation: Blacksmith, Ordinance
      Enlistment Date: 1 Dec 1836
      Enlistment Place: Fort Monroe, VA
      Discharge Date: 1 Dec 1839
      Discharge Place: Fort Monroe, VA
      Notes: worked at Fort Monroe arsenal as an armorer

      Unable to locate him on the 1840 census. More than likely he was not head of a household.

      1850 United States Federal Census
      Name: James A Tyson
      Age: 36
      Birth Year: abt 1814
      Birthplace: New York
      Home in 1850: Petersburg (Independent City), Virginia
      Gender: Male
      Family Number: 499
      Occupation: Mechanic
      Household Members:
      James A Tyson 36
      Ellen Tyson 23 [maiden name Wallace]
      Hariett Tyson 12
      John Tyson 2
      James Tyson 0
      Mary Wallace 24 [sister-in-law]
      Sarah Wallace 15 [sister-in-law]
      Emma Wallace 13 [sister-in-law]

      1860 United States Federal Census
      Name: Jas E Tyson
      Age in 1860: 51
      Birth Year: abt 1809
      Birthplace: New York
      Home in 1860: West Ward, Petersburg (Independent City), Virginia
      Gender: Male
      Post Office: Petersburg
      Occupation: Machinist
      Household Members:
      Jas E Tyson 51
      Ellen A Tyson 25
      John Tyson 12
      Florence Tyson 5
      Arthur Tyson 3
      Male Tyson 2 months

      Not on the 1870 census, more than likely he was dead.

    Person ID I8335  Master File
    Last Modified 22 May 2012 

    Family 1 Ellen Ann Wallace,   b. 01 Mar 1829, Connecticut Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 May 1913, Richmond, VA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 84 years) 
    Married 23 Mar 1847  Richmond Co. VA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Virginia Marriages, 1740-1850
      Groom Name: James E. Tyson
      Bride Name: Ellen A. Wallace
      Marriage Date: 23 Mar 1847
      County: Richmond
      State: Virginia
    Children 
     1. John Tyson,   b. ca 1848, Petersburg, VA Find all individuals with events at this location
     2. James Tyson,   b. Jun 1850, Petersburg, VA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Bef 1860, Petersburg, VA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 9 years)
     3. William A. Tyson,   b. 1852, Petersburg, VA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 17 Mar 1853, Petersburg, VA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 1 years)
    +4. Florence Malinda Tyson,   b. Mar 1856, Petersburg, VA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Bef 1935, West Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 78 years)
    +5. Arthur B. Tyson,   b. Jan 1857, Petersburg, VA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 31 Dec 1925, Richmond, Henrico Co. VA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 68 years)
    +6. James Edwin Tyson,   b. 08 Apr 1860, Petersburg, VA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 03 Mar 1942, Lumberton, Robeson Co. NC Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 81 years)
    Last Modified 28 May 2012 
    Family ID F6096  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Children 
     1. Harriett Tyson,   b. ca 1838, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Bef 1863, Petersburg, VA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 25 years)
    Last Modified 27 May 2012 
    Family ID F7576  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart