James
Reynolds
Tyler
Born in Springfield, Blount, Tennessee, United States
Son of Willie Tyler
and Janie (Reynolds) Barbee
Brother of
Woodard Barthell Tyler
Husband of
Mary (Andrews) Tyler
— married
5 Oct 1941 (to 28 Oct 1951) in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States
[children unknown]
Died
at age 33
in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States
Profile last modified
| Created 27 Apr 2024
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Biography
James Tyler is a part of US Black heritage.
James Reynolds Tyler was born on 30 May 1918 in Springfield, Blount, Tennessee, United State, son of William Tyler and Janie Reynolds.[1][2][3]
In 1930, James was living in his grandfather George Reynolds's household in Springfield, Robertson County, along with his divorced mother and brother. [4]
In 1940, James was living with his father and stepmother in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan. The census indicates that he had completed high school and that hea nd his father were working as chauffeurs.[5]
James registered for the draft for World War II in October 1940. He was described as six feet tall, and 160 lbs. He listed his father as his employer and his mother, now Mrs. Janie Bowers, who was living in Springfield, Tennessee, as his next of kin. [3]
James and Mary "Judy" Andrews were married on 5 October 1941 in Detroit.[6] Judy was born on 5 March 1921 in Milledgeville, Baldwin, Georgia, United States. She was the daughter of Fred Douglas Andrews and Susanna (Hill) Andrews. They had three children together.
The family had separated in 1950, though it is uncertain where James was living. Judy and the children were sharing a house with her sister Frances. They appear to have reconciled shortly after the census. James had a job operating a service station in Detroit.[7]
James died at home on 28 October 1951 in Detroit, aged 33.[7][1]
Research Notes
Sources
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Death: "Michigan Death Certificates, 1921-1952," database with images, citing Digital film/folder number: 005363700; FHL microfilm: 001973240; Image number: 606, FamilySearch Record: KFHJ-JFZ (accessed 27 April 2024) FamilySearch Image: 33S7-L115-RD3, James Reynolds Tyler death 28 Oct 1951 (born 30 May 1918), son of Willie Tyler & Janie Reynolds, in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States.
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1920 Census:
"United States Census, 1920," database with images, citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 91; Digital film/folder number: 004968813; FHL microfilm: 1821761; Image number: 230; Sheet number: 14; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03109-4, FamilySearch Record: MNP7-PDR (accessed 27 April 2024) FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RJY-27G, James Tyler (1), single son, in household of Willie Tyler (20) in Civil District 9, Robertson, Tennessee, United States. Born in Tennessee.
1920 United States Federal Census: Civil District 9, Robertson, Tennessee Name Sex Race Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place Willie Tyler M Black 20 Married Head Farmer Tennessee Janie Tyler F Black 17 Married Wife Tennessee James Tyler M Black 1 Single Son Tennessee - ↑ 3.0 3.1 Military: "Michigan, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947," database with images, citing Affiliate Publication Title: Draft Registration Cards for Michigan, 1940-1947; Affiliate Publication Number: 7644734; Digital film/folder number: 105310814; Image number: 3, FamilySearch Record: QPTW-3GVT (accessed 27 April 2024) FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C3MH-4C2Q-R, Name: James Tyler; Race: Negro; Residence Place: Detroit, Wayne, Mich; Military Draft Registration Date: 16 October 1940; Military Draft Registration Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States; Birth Date: 30 May 1918; Birth Place: Springfield, Tenn; Complexion: Dark brown; Hair Color: Brown; Weight: 160; Eye Color: Brown; Height: 6; Occupation Employer: Willie Tyler; Record Nbr: 0; Vis Status: VISIBLE; System Of Record: SLS.
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1930 Census:
"United States Census, 1930," database with images, citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 95; Digital film/folder number: 004953920; FHL microfilm: 2342004; Image number: 299; Sheet number: 12; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03695-3, FamilySearch Record: SPQY-8V6 (accessed 27 April 2024) FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RCN-N8B,
James Tyler (11), single grandchild, in household of George Reynolds (51) in Springfield, Robertson, Tennessee, United States. Born in Tennessee.
1930 United States Federal Census: Springfield, Robertson, Tennessee Name Sex Race Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place George Reynolds M Negro (Black) 51 Married Head Classer Tennessee Carolyn Reynolds F Negro (Black) 48 Married Wife Tennessee Janie Reynolds F Negro (Black) 23 Divorced Daughter Tennessee Woodard Tyler M Negro (Black) 10 Single Grandson Tennessee James Tyler M Negro (Black) 11 Single Grandson Tennessee - ↑ 1940 Census: "United States Census, 1940," database with images, citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 24; Digital film/folder number: 005461802; Image number: 724; Sheet number: 5; Sheet letter: A, FamilySearch Record: KH99-JRH (accessed 27 April 2024) FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G9M1-L3K2, James Gyler (22), single son, in household of William Gyler (45) in Detroit Ward 8, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States. Born in Tennessee.
1940 United States Federal Census: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan Name Sex Race Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place William Tyler M Negro (Black) 45 Married Head Chauffeur Tennessee Ethel Tyler F Negro (Black) 38 Married Wife Florida James Tyler M Negro (Black) 22 Single Son Chauffeur Tennessee - ↑ Marriage: "Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952," database with images, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 308; Film Title: 82 Wayne 253200-256499; Film Description: Wayne (Dates TBD), Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 9093 #1703349 (accessed 27 April 2024), James Tyler (23) marriage to Mary Andrews on 5 Oct 1941 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 1951 Newspaper Clipping: "3 Children Find Bodies of Parents" Newspapers.com. Detroit Free Press, October 29, 1951, page 11, Newspapers Clip: 146129359 (accessed 27 April 2024)
See also:
- FamilySearch Person: GGPK-FVY
- 1951 Newspaper Clipping: "Murder-Suicide" Newspapers.com. Traverse City Record-Eagle, October 29, 1951, page 5, Newspapers Clip: 146129191 (accessed 27 April 2024)
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