Individual Details

James Homer Alverson

(29 Dec 1857 - 20 Dec 1931)

James H. Alverson's obituary says he "came to St. Joseph in the year 1907 and engaged in the mercantile business and continued as one of our business men until a year ago last September, when he closed out his stock of goods and retired from active busines life.
"He was always a real booster for his town and community and took a keen delight in helping along any of the civic enterprises that might be a help in any way. He was kindly and of a geneal dispoisiton, always ready and willing to assist anyone who was in need of aid.
"In his young manhood he united with the Hope New Light Church, later transferring to the New Light church in Urbana. Since coming to St. Joseph, he has been a faithful attendant of the Methodist Episcopal church."

Events

Birth29 Dec 1857Ogden, Champaign, Illinois, United States
Marriage1880Emma Hess
Marriage20 Sep 1901Sarah E. Conrad
MarriageOct 1907Sarah Catherine Wood
Census1910Saint Joseph, Champaign, Illinois, United States
Census1920Saint Joseph, Champaign, Illinois, United States
Census1930Saint Joseph, Champaign, Illinois, United States
Death20 Dec 1931Saint Joseph, Champaign, Illinois, United States
BurialStearns Cemetery, Oakwood Township, Vermilion, Illinois, United States

Families

SpouseSarah Catherine Wood (1873 - 1947)
SpouseEmma Hess ( - 1900)
ChildAlma Alverson ( - 1931)
ChildStella Alverson ( - 1931)
ChildWilliam Alverson ( - 1931)
ChildLiving
ChildLiving
ChildFrank Alverson ( - 1931)
ChildFanny Alverson ( - 1931)
SpouseSarah E. Conrad ( - 1907)
ChildJames Alverson ( - 1931)
ChildJulia Alverson ( - 1931)
ChildBertha Alverson ( - 1931)
ChildHenry Alverson ( - 1931)

Notes

Census

His occupation is given as storekeeper of a general store. He rents a house.

Census

His occupation is given as proprietor of a grocery store, working on his own account. He owns his home free of mortgage.

Census

His occupation is given as storekeeper in a general store. He owns his home, valued at $3,500, but does not own a radio set.

Endnotes

1. James H. Alverson household, 1930 U.S. census, Warren St., St. Joseph, Champaign Co., Illinois, E.D. 58, page 3A, household 68, family 72; ancestry.com image of National Archives microfilm publication T-626, Reel 410..

2. James H. Alverson household, 1910 U.S. census, St. Joseph, Champaign Co., Illinois, E.D. 30, page 106A, household 10, family 10; ancestry.com image of National Archives microfilm publication T-624, Reel 234..

3. James Alverson household, 1920 U.S. census, St. Joseph, Champaign Co., Illinois, E.D. 36, page 3A, household 63, family 63; ancestry.com image of National Archives microfilm publication T-625, Reel 298..

4. James H. Alverson obituary, The St. Joseph Record, St. Joseph, Illinois, 25 Dec 1931, page 1, column 1.

5. James H. Alverson obituary, The St. Joseph Record, St. Joseph, Illinois, 25 Dec 1931, page 1, column 1.

6. James H. Alverson obituary, The St. Joseph Record, St. Joseph, Illinois, 25 Dec 1931, page 1, column 1.

7. James H. Alverson household, 1930 U.S. census, Warren St., St. Joseph, Champaign Co., Illinois, E.D. 58, page 3A, household 68, family 72; ancestry.com image of National Archives microfilm publication T-626, Reel 410..

8. James H. Alverson household, 1910 U.S. census, St. Joseph, Champaign Co., Illinois, E.D. 30, page 106A, household 10, family 10; ancestry.com image of National Archives microfilm publication T-624, Reel 234..

9. James Alverson household, 1920 U.S. census, St. Joseph, Champaign Co., Illinois, E.D. 36, page 3A, household 63, family 63; ancestry.com image of National Archives microfilm publication T-625, Reel 298..

10. Mrs. Sarah Alverson obituary, The St. Joseph Record, St. Joseph, Illinois, 6 Jun 1947, page 1, column 6.

11. James H. Alverson household, 1910 U.S. census, St. Joseph, Champaign Co., Illinois, E.D. 30, page 106A, household 10, family 10; ancestry.com image of National Archives microfilm publication T-624, Reel 234..

12. James Alverson household, 1920 U.S. census, St. Joseph, Champaign Co., Illinois, E.D. 36, page 3A, household 63, family 63; ancestry.com image of National Archives microfilm publication T-625, Reel 298..

13. James H. Alverson household, 1930 U.S. census, Warren St., St. Joseph, Champaign Co., Illinois, E.D. 58, page 3A, household 68, family 72; ancestry.com image of National Archives microfilm publication T-626, Reel 410..

14. James H. Alverson obituary, The St. Joseph Record, St. Joseph, Illinois, 25 Dec 1931, page 1, column 1.

15. James H. Alverson obituary, The St. Joseph Record, St. Joseph, Illinois, 25 Dec 1931, page 1, column 1.