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James Henry Mason

James Henry Mason

Male 1888 - 1936  (48 years)


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  • Name James Henry Mason  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8] 
    Birth 3 Mar 1888  Rawdon, Montcalm, Québec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [9] 
    Christening 4 Mar 1888  St-Patrice de Rawdon, Montcalm, Québec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [10] 
    Gender Male 
    Name Henry 
    _UID AD4358489E98B848B241D805C6FE6D4F1698 
    Death 26 Aug 1936  Tiverton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [11, 12, 13] 
    Cause: Trauma 
    Notes 
    • Killed in auto accident in Lewiston, RI, Aug 26, 1936. (James Mason's notes state Tiverton was location.)

      City of Fall River Age and Schooling Certificate No. 4560 of James H. Mason. Born Canada 3 of March 1888 and now 14 years old. s/ Thomas E. Mason. Fall River Mass., March 27, 1902 height 4 feet 8 inches complexion fair, hair brown

      Godparents: Michael Skelly (merchant), Mary-Ann Coffey (his wife)

      Worked for New England Oil Company.

      1900 US census - 12, Mar 1888, Emm in 1893, 7 yrs in US At school, 61 King St Middle inital listed before given name.

      1910 US census, 22, 217 Slade st, Fall RIver, occ wagon driver - rendering company - wages Emm. to US in 1893,

      1920 census34, Imm to US 1894, nat. in 1910; Chief Steward, "Explosive shop[?]", res. 895 Bay st, rents; Roll T625_683 Pg: 6B Massachusetts ED: 44 County: Bristol Image: 160 Township: Fall River

      1929 and 1939 Fall River Directories, boiler maker, h 32 Butler

      1930 US census, 44, rents at 82 Butler St, Fall River, Mass, Dist 23, at $24 month. Aged 49, age at first marriage 28. Riveter, Bldg Constr. Imm to US in 1891, Naturalized Alien. - Same person?
    • (Medical):Thrown from rear of a truck.
    Person ID I199  broderick
    Last Modified 26 Aug 2025 

    Father Thomas Edward Mason,   b. 12 Dec 1858, Rawdon, Montcalm, Québec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 28 Aug 1924, Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 65 years) 
    Mother Jane Emma Rogan,   b. 18 Feb 1861, St-Alphonse de Rodriguez, Joliette, Québec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 8 Mar 1923, Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 62 years) 
    Marriage 8 May 1882  St-Alphonse de Rodriguez, Joliette, Québec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [14] 
    Family ID F19  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Mary C. Phelan,   b. 17 Sep 1875, Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Aft 1939 (Age 64 years) 
    Marriage 19 Jun 1913  Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [15, 16, 17] 
    Children 
     1. E.C. Mason
    Family ID F72  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 15 Feb 2017 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 3 Mar 1888 - Rawdon, Montcalm, Québec, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsChristening - 4 Mar 1888 - St-Patrice de Rawdon, Montcalm, Québec, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 19 Jun 1913 - Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - Cause: Trauma - 26 Aug 1936 - Tiverton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA Link to Google Earth
     = Link to Google Earth 

  • Photos
    James H. Mason    		James H. Mason
    Passport photograph.

  • Sources 
    1. [S70] Ancestry.com, Census of Canada, 1891, (Database on-line), Quebec, 169 Montcalm, St. Patrice de Rawdon, p 129, img 15, ln 20 (Reliability: 3).
      Henry, son, age 3, single, born Quebec, both parents born Quebec.
      Dwelling B1/8, household 132.

    2. [S6] United States of America, Bureau of the Census, United States Census, 12th, 1900, (Ancestry.com, 1900 United States Federal Census (database on-line). Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc. 2005), Mass., Bristol, Fall River, Wd1, Dist 199, Img 18, line 67 (Reliability: 3).
      Son, age 12, single, born Mar. 1888, Canada E, both parents born Canada, imm to US in 1893, occ. At School.
      Middle initial listed before given name.
      Resides 61 King St., Fall River, MA.
      Dwelling 97, household 176.

    3. [S15] United States of America, Bureau of the Census, United States Census, 13th, 1910, (Ancestry.com, 1910 United States Federal Census (database on-line). Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc. 2005), Mass., Bristol, Fall River, Wd 2, Dist 128, Sht 3A, Img 5, line 10 (Reliability: 3).
      Son, age 22, single, born Canada Eng, both parents born Canada Eng, imm. to US in 1893, NA, occ. Wagon Driver, Rendering Company, wage.
      Resides 217 Globe St., Fall River, MA.
      Dwelling 22, household 41.

    4. [S64] National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., WW I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, (Provo, UT: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005), Massachusetts, Fall River City, 2, Draft Card M, img 220 (Reliability: 3).
      Name James Henry Mason
      Race Caucasian (White)
      Marital Status Married
      Birth Date 3 Mar 1888
      Birth Place Quebec, Canada
      Residence Date 1917-1918
      Street Address 895 Bay St.
      Residence Place Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
      Draft Board 2
      Physical Build Stout
      Height Medium
      Hair Color Brown
      Eye Color Grey

    5. [S50] United States of America, Bureau of the Census, United States Census, 14th, 1920, (Ancestry.com, 1920 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc. 2005), MA, Bristol, Fall River Wd2, ED44, sht 6B, img 12, ln 93 (Reliability: 3).
      James H. Mason, head, age 31, married, imm. to US 1894, NA, nat. in 1910. born Canada (Eng.), both parents born Canada (Eng.), occ. Chief Steward, Exploring Exp., wages,
      Resides 895 Rivervew (2d Fl), rents.
      Dwelling 72, household 133.

    6. [S284] U.S. Department of State, U.S. Passport Applications, 1795-1925, (Database on-line, images attached.), Roll 0821 - Certificates: 93750-93999, 07 Jul 1919-08 Jul 1919, img 420-4 (Reliability: 3).
      James Henry Mason
      Born 3 Mar 1888
      Naturalized citizen, father emm. to US 23 Apr 1893, via train.
      Occ. - teamer
      Complexion - fair.
      Hair - lt brown
      Eyes - blue
      Ht - 5' 5-1/2"
      Resides 895 Bay St, Fall River.
      Intended travel - Act as cook on expedition to Brazil, South America of Dr. Hamilton Rice.
      Passport Applications, January 2, 1906-March 31, 1925; (National Archives Microfilm Publication M1490, 2740 rolls); General Records of the Department of State, Record Group 59; National Archives, Washington, D.C.

    7. [S14] United States of America, Bureau of the Census, United States Census, 15th, 1930, (Ancestry.com, 1930 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc. 2005), MA, Bristol, Fall River Wd2, ED23, sht 17B, ln 90 (Reliability: 3).
      Mason, James H., head, age 44, married, at 28, born Canada (Eng.), both parents born Canada (Eng.), imm. to US in 1891, NA, occ. Riveter, Bldg Constr., wages, not working.
      Resides 82 Butler (?), rents, $24, has radio.
      Dwelling 103, household 345.

    8. [S108] Fall River City Directory, See text. (Reliability: 3).
      1908, p 598, img 604:
      Mason J Henry driver boards 61 King
      1910, 1911, no listing:
      1912, p 408, img 404:
      Mason James H driver bds 217 Globe
      1913, p 412, img 408:
      Mason James H driver bds 217 Globe
      1914, p 411, img 407:
      Mason James H driver boards 217 Globe
      1915, p 416, img 414:
      Mason James H driver h 85 Riverview
      1916, p 416, img 412:
      Mason James H driver 62 Birch h 85 Riverview
      1917, p 397, img 377:
      Mason James H driver 62 Birch h 895 Bay
      1918, p 406, img 374:
      Mason James H, USN h 895 Bay
      1919, p 409, img 381:
      Mason James H, USA h 895 Bay
      1920, p 409, img 377:
      Mason James H salesman h 895 Bay
      Sampson & Murdock Co., Boston, Mass.:
      1921, Vol LI::
      Mason James H (Mary) salesman h 72 Hall
      1922, p 462, img 438:
      Mason James H (Mary) salesman h 32 Butler
      1923, p 478, img 474
      Mason James H (Mary) boilermaker h 32 Butler

      1925, p 488, img 476:
      Mason James H (Mary) boilermaker h 32 Butler

      1929, p 641, img 605:
      Mason James H (Mary C) boilermaker h 32 Butler
      1930, p 634, img 596:
      Mason James H (Mary C) boiler maker h 32 Butler

      1936, p 470, img 408:
      Mason Jas H (Mary C) iron wkr h 1846 Bay
      1937, p 526, img 480:
      Mason Jas H (Mary C) died Aug 6 1936

    9. [S7] Ancestry.com, Québec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967., ([database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2008. Includes images of the actual copies of parish registers submitted to the central authorities.), Rawdon (St-Patrice), 1888, Img 2, p 2, B-2 (Reliability: 3).

    10. [S7] Ancestry.com, Québec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967., ([database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2008. Includes images of the actual copies of parish registers submitted to the central authorities.), Rawdon (St-Patrice), 1888, Img 2, p 2, B-2 (Reliability: 3).
      Sponsors were Michael Skelly, merchant, and Mary Anne Coffey, his wife.

    11. [S113] Rhode Island Deaths and Burials, 1802-1950, (FamilySearch.org, database on-line.), See text. (Reliability: 3).
      Name James H. Mason
      Gender Male
      Burial Date
      Burial Place
      Death Date 06 Aug 1936
      Death Place Tiverton, Newport, Rhode Island
      Age 47
      Birth Date 1889
      Birthplace
      Occupation
      Race
      Marital Status Married
      Spouse's Name Mary C. Phelan
      Father's Name Thomas E. Mason
      Father's Birthplace
      Mother's Name Jane E. Rogan
      Mother's Birthplace
      Indexing Project (Batch) Number I09521-4
      System Origin Rhode Island-EASy
      Source Film Number 2056872
      Reference Number p62

    12. [S112] Ancestry.com., Massachusetts, U.S., Death Index, 1970-2003, (Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005), Name: James H Mason Death Date: 1936 Death Place: Fall River, Massachusetts, USA Volume Number: 40 Page Number: 168 (Reliability: 3).

    13. [S682] Newspapers.com, Miscellaneous Newspapers at Newspapers.com, (Images of various newspapers.), The Boston Globe, Fri, Aug 07, 1936 ·Page 26 (Reliability: 3).
      Truck Crash Kills Man Instantly At Tiverton

    14. [S7] Ancestry.com, Québec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967., ([database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2008. Includes images of the actual copies of parish registers submitted to the central authorities.), St-Alphonse, 1882, pp 6&v, M-4, img 6-7 (Reliability: 3).
      Witnesses were Patrick Mason, father of the groom, and Patrick Rogan, father of the bride. The deceased mother of the groom listed as Rose Ann Cuffy.

    15. [S4] Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Massachusetts, Marriage Records, 1840-1915, (http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#p=collectionDetails;t=searchable;c=1469062), Img 112 (Reliability: 3).

    16. [S4] Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Massachusetts, Marriage Records, 1840-1915, (http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#p=collectionDetails;t=searchable;c=1469062), Img 1111 (Reliability: 3).
      Name: James H Mason
      Titles & Terms:
      Event: Marriage
      Event Date: 19 Jun 1913
      Event Place: Gloucester, , Massachusetts
      Gender: Male
      Age: 25
      Marital Status:
      Race:
      Birth Date: 1888
      Birthplace: , , Canada
      Marriage Registration Year:
      Marriage Registration Place: Fall River, , Massachusetts
      Estimated Birth Year: 1888
      Father: Thomas E Mason
      Father's Titles & Terms:
      Mother: Jane E Rogan
      Mother's Titles & Terms:
      Spouse: Mary C Dempsey
      Spouse's Titles & Terms:
      Spouse's Race:
      Spouse's Marital Status: Widowed
      Spouse's Father: James Phelan
      Spouse's Father's Titles & Terms:
      Spouse's Mother: Louise Dugan
      Spouse's Mother's Titles & Terms:
      Record Number: 19735
      Film Number: 2409944
      Digital Folder Number: 4329369
      Image Number: 01111
      Number of Images: 1

    17. [S4] Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Massachusetts, Marriage Records, 1840-1915, (http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#p=collectionDetails;t=searchable;c=1469062), 1913, Fall River, p 29, img 29, no. 516 (Reliability: 3).
      Name: James H. Mason, single, residing 217 Globe, occ. Teamer
      Mary C. (Phelan) Dempsey, widow, residing E. Providence, RI, occ. Governess
      Marriage Date: 1913
      Marriage Place: Fall River, Massachusetts, USA
      Glouster ceremony.



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