My grand uncle by marriage only.
Born: 7 Jan. 1887 in Gwinnett Co., GA. 1 2 3
Parents: ELIJA PUCKETT AND LOUISA (UNKNOWN)
Married: About 1909. 5
Death: 13 Aug. 1946 in Clarke Co., GA. 1 4
Burial: Bethabera Cemetery, Hwy 78 at Hwy 53, Oconee Co., GA. 1
Notes:
Listed as a farmer in the 1910 Federal Census, Dark Corner, Oconee, GA (Pucket).
As of 5 June 1917, James was a self-employed farmer and blacksmith living with his wife and three children near Statham, GA in Oconee County; he was of medium height and slender build, with brown eyes and black hair; source: World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918.
Listed as a blacksmith in the 1920 Federal Census, Statham, Barrow, GA (indexed as James R.).
Listed as a railway section foreman in the 1930 Federal Census, Militia District 216, Clarke, GA.
Listed as J. A. Puckett in the obituary of father-in-law Henry Hillman Doggett; source: Winder News, 28 July 1945.
Wife Alma listed as Mrs. Alma Doggett Puckett in the will of her father, Henry Hillman Doggett.
Spouse: MARTHA ALMA DOGGETT
CHILDREN OF JAMES ALLEN PUCKETT AND MARTHA ALMA DOGGETT:
JESSIE LOUISA PUCKETT b. 19 Oct. 1909 in Georgia, d. 21 April 2001, Commerce, Jackson Co., GA.
ALMA GRACE PUCKETT b. 1 Oct. 1911 in Georgia, d. 12 Sep. 1972 in Clarke Co., GA.
MARY GLADYS PUCKETT b. 13 March 1914 in Georgia, d. 24 April 2001 in Commerce, GA.
JAMES HERSCHEL PUCKETT b. 27 June 1918 in Georgia, d. 10 March 1995, Habersham Co., GA.
Sources:
1. Personal viewing of cemetery marker at Bethabara Cemetery, Hwy 78 at Hwy 53, Oconee Co., GA.
2. 1900 Federal Census, Friendship, Hall, GA (listed as Allen).
3. World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918.
4. Indexes of Vital Records for Georgia: Deaths, 1919-1998, Georgia Health Department, Office of Vital Records, Cert. 15769.
5. 1910 Federal Census, Dark Corner, Oconee, GA.
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