Family Group Sheet
NameJames A. Garfield Stamper
Birth7 Nov 1880, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death12 Oct 1963, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia
FatherWilliam “Buck” Stamper (1856-)
MotherNancy Pelfrey
Other spousesElla Fraley
Marriage30 Aug 1905, Morgan Co., Kentucky
SpouseLydia Rosalyn “Rose” May
Birth11 Dec 1890, Morgan Co., Kentucky
Death30 Sep 1910, Rowan Co., Kentucky
FatherThomas Blair May (1854-1925)
MotherCaroline “Carrie” Hackworth (1869-1902)
Children
Birth6 Sep 1907, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death28 Aug 2003, Knox, Starke Co., Indiana
Birth18 May 1909, Haldeman, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death15 Sep 1988, Morehead, Rowan Co., Kentucky
SpouseDavid Arthur Black
Notes for James A. Garfield Stamper
His WW I draft registration card, filed 12 Dec 1918, records James A. Stamper, age 37, residence Holderman, Rowan Co., Ky, born 7 Nov 1880, occupation laborer, employer Ky Fire Brick Co., Holderman, Rowan Co., Ky, nearest relative Mrs. Elly Stamper, Holderman, Rowan Co., Ky.
His WW II draft registration card, filed 27 Apr 1942, records James Garfield Stamper, age 61, residence 1017A Piedmont Rd, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, born 7 Nov 1880 in Rowan Co., Ky, employer Kanawha Valley Lumber Co., nearest relative Ella Mae Stamper, wife, same address.
The West Virginia deaths database lists James Garfield Stamper, age 82 years 11 months 5 days, born 7 Nov 1880 in Round, Ky, died 12 Oct 1963 in Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, residence 701 C Morris St., Charleston, occupation lumberman, married, father Buck Stamper, mother’s maiden name Nancy Pelfun, burial in St. Albans, West Virginia.
His WW II draft registration card, filed 27 Apr 1942, records James Garfield Stamper, age 61, residence 1017A Piedmont Rd, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, born 7 Nov 1880 in Rowan Co., Ky, employer Kanawha Valley Lumber Co., nearest relative Ella Mae Stamper, wife, same address.
The West Virginia deaths database lists James Garfield Stamper, age 82 years 11 months 5 days, born 7 Nov 1880 in Round, Ky, died 12 Oct 1963 in Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, residence 701 C Morris St., Charleston, occupation lumberman, married, father Buck Stamper, mother’s maiden name Nancy Pelfun, burial in St. Albans, West Virginia.
Notes for James A. Garfield & Lydia Rosalyn “Rose” (Family)
Morgan Co., Ky marriage records list the marriage of James A. Stamper and Rosey May on 30 Aug 1905.
Census
In 1910 James and Rose are listed with his father, as James Stamper, son-in-law, 29, farm labor; Rose L., dau, 19, first marriage for both, married 4 years, mother of 3 children, 2 living; George E., grandson, 2; Anna L., granddau, 10/12. All born Ky Ky Ky.
