James A. Tyson

Notes:

U.S. Army, Register of Enlistments, 1798-1914
Name: James E Tyson
Birthyear: abt 1809
Birthplace: New York, New York
Enlistment Age: 27
Occupation: Blacksmith, Ordinance
Enlistment Date: 1 Dec 1836
Enlistment Place: Fort Monroe, VA
Discharge Date: 1 Dec 1839
Discharge Place: Fort Monroe, VA
Notes: worked at Fort Monroe arsenal as an armorer

Unable to locate him on the 1840 census. More than likely he was not head of a household.

1850 United States Federal Census
Name: James A Tyson
Age: 36
Birth Year: abt 1814
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1850: Petersburg (Independent City), Virginia
Gender: Male
Family Number: 499
Occupation: Mechanic
Household Members:
James A Tyson 36
Ellen Tyson 23 [maiden name Wallace]
Hariett Tyson 12
John Tyson 2
James Tyson 0
Mary Wallace 24 [sister-in-law]
Sarah Wallace 15 [sister-in-law]
Emma Wallace 13 [sister-in-law]

1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Jas E Tyson
Age in 1860: 51
Birth Year: abt 1809
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1860: West Ward, Petersburg (Independent City), Virginia
Gender: Male
Post Office: Petersburg
Occupation: Machinist
Household Members:
Jas E Tyson 51
Ellen A Tyson 25
John Tyson 12
Florence Tyson 5
Arthur Tyson 3
Male Tyson 2 months

Not on the 1870 census, more than likely he was dead.

James married Ellen Ann Wallace 23 Mar 1847, Richmond Co. VA. Ellen (daughter of John Wallace and Ellen) was born 01 Mar 1829, Connecticut; died 23 May 1913, Richmond, VA; was buried , Maury Cemetery Richmond VA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Married:
Virginia Marriages, 1740-1850
Groom Name: James E. Tyson
Bride Name: Ellen A. Wallace
Marriage Date: 23 Mar 1847
County: Richmond
State: Virginia

1. John Tyson was born ca 1848, Petersburg, VA.
2. James Tyson was born Jun 1850, Petersburg, VA; died Bef 1860, Petersburg, VA.
3. William A. Tyson was born 1852, Petersburg, VA; died 17 Mar 1853, Petersburg, VA.
4. Florence Malinda Tyson was born Mar 1856, Petersburg, VA; died Bef 1935, West Virginia.
5. Arthur B. Tyson was born Jan 1857, Petersburg, VA; died 31 Dec 1925, Richmond, Henrico Co. VA; was buried , Maury Cemetery Richmond VA.
6. James Edwin Tyson was born 08 Apr 1860, Petersburg, VA; died 03 Mar 1942, Lumberton, Robeson Co. NC; was buried , Meadowbrook Cemetery Lumberton Robeson Co. NC.

James married . [Group Sheet]

1. Harriett Tyson was born ca 1838, Virginia; died Bef 1863, Petersburg, VA.