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James Mclachlan Naismith, 1866 - 1941 James Mclachlan Naismith 1866 1941
James Mclachlan Naismith was born on 1866, in , to James Naismith and Christina Naismith (born Mclachlan).
James had 5 siblings: JOHN NAISMITH, George Naismith and .
James married JESSIE Naismith (born MCDOUGALL).
JESSIE was born on 1863, in .
They had 6 children: Mary Henderson McMillan (born Naismith), Alexander Naismith - known as Sandy and .
James lived in 1871, in .
He lived in 1881, in .
His occupation was a .
James passed away on 1941, at age 74 in .
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James Naismith
1866 James Naismith in Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
James Naismith
was born on
month
day
1866, in
birth place
, to
James Naismith
and
Christina Mc Lachlan
.
Dr. James A. Naismith, 1861 - 1939 James A. Naismith 1861 1939 Kansas
James A. Naismith was born on 1861, in , to John Naismith and Margaret Naismith (born Young).
James had 2 siblings: Annie Mason Naismith and .
James married Maude Evelyn Naismith (born Sherman) on 1894, at age 32 in , Massachusetts.
Maude was born in 1865, in , Massachusetts.
They had 5 children: Margaret Mason Stanley (born Naismith), Hellen Carolyn Dodd (born Naismith) and .
James then married Florence M. Naismith (born Kincaid) on 1939, at age 77 in , Kansas.
Florence was born in 1879, in , Kansas.
James lived in 1900, in , Kansas.
He lived in 1910, in , Kansas.
He lived in 2 more places.
His occupations were , , , and .
James passed away of on 1939, at age 78 in , Kansas.
He was buried in , Kansas.
Documents of Dr. James A. Naismith
Dr. James A. Naismith in Saskatoon Star-Phoenix - Nov 29 1939
Canada Newspapers, 1752-2007
"... EDMONTON, Nov. Pago, conch of Edmonton Grads, senior women's champions of Canada since 1022 and International champions sinco 1023. described lho death of Dr. James A. Naismith, Inventor of basketball, as a "personal loss." of Doctor Naismith will bo almost a tragedy so far ns basketball enthusiasts avo concerned," sald tho women's basketball couch. "I regard lt na a personal loss. "Ho hnd seon ..."
Publication place: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Dr. James A. Naismith in The Milwaukee Sentinel - Nov 29 1939
Wisconsin Newspapers, 1884-2009
"... ARBOR, Nov. 28— j' ous. oi Michigan's foot-, had b 1 "III Sammy Baugh and Frank! NEW ORLEANS. Nov. ball squad failed to place Nile Kln- ye Wolves Fail to Put Kinnick on 'll 1 —Dr. James A. Naismith. 78. inventor of died at n. ni. today of licari disease following a cerebral hemorrhage. Dr. Naismith, professor emeritus of physical education nt Kansas Top of A. P. Poll CLEVELAND. Nov. 28 Kelmel ..."
Publication place: Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, WI, USA
James Naismith
1861 1939 James Naismith in Famous People Throughout History
James Naismith
was born on November 6 1861, in Almonte, Canada.
James
passed away on November 28 1939, at age 78 in Lawrence, United States.
James Naismith
1862 James Naismith in Massachusetts, Marriages, 1841-1915
James Naismith
was born circa 1862, to
John
and
Margaret Young
.
James Burt Naismith, 1863 - 1940 James Burt Naismith 1863 1940
James Burt Naismith was born on 1863, in , to Alexander G Naismith and Rachel Naismith (born Burt).
James had 3 siblings: Mary Seath Burt Williams (Dirrim) (born Naismith) and .
James married Mary Naismith (born Lyons) on 1888, at age 25 in .
Mary was born on 1865, in .
They had 4 sons: Harold James Nasmyth and .
James lived in 1901, in .
He lived in 1911, in .
He lived in 1939, in .
James passed away on 1940, at age 76 in .
Documents of James Burt Naismith
James Burt Naismith in Lawrence Journal-World - May 10 1940
Kansas Newspapers, 1869-2009
"... let alone attempt to squeeze in anv outsiders. But that still doesn't stop the verbal bets on K. chances. If and when the University gets field house it will probablv arise as a memorial to the late Dr. James Naismith, founder of the cage game. Maybe the K. U. building is not exactly neither is the one at Kansas State, observers eav. Walter Peterson, Lawrence high school colored athlete, has ..."
Publication place: Lawrence, Douglas County, KS, USA
James B Nasmyth
1864 1940 James B Nasmyth in England & Wales, Death Index, 1837-2005
James B Nasmyth
was born circa 1864.
James Nasmyth
1864 James Nasmyth in 1911 England & Wales Census
James
married
Mary Nasmyth
circa 1889, at age 25.
James Naismith, 1804 - 1864 James Naismith 1804 1864
James Naismith was born on 1804, in , to Alexander Naismith and Jean Nesmith (born Cleland).
James was baptized on 1804.
James had 8 siblings: Alexander Cleland Naismith, Jean Naismith and .
James married Mary Ann Nesmith (born Walker) on 1826, at age 22 in .
Mary was born in 1806, in .
They had 6 children: William Walker Nesmith, Margaret Nesmith and .
James passed away on 1864, at age 59 in .
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James Nesmith
James Nesmith in Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
James Nesmith
was born to
Alexander Nesmith
and
Jean Cleland
.
James Geddes Naismith, 1855 - 1860 James Geddes Naismith 1855 1860
James Geddes Naismith was born on 1855, in , to Thomas Naismith and Margaret Geddes Naismith (born Taylor).
James had 11 siblings: Mary Donaldson (born Naismith), Jane Lyle Croll Stewart (born Naismith) and .
James passed away on 1860, at age 5 in .
He was buried in .
Documents of James Geddes Naismith
James Geddes Nasmyth
1855 James Geddes Nasmyth in Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
James Geddes Nasmyth
was born on
month
day
1855, in
birth place
, to
Thomas Nasmyth
and
Margaret Taylor
.
James Archibald Naismith, 1801 - 1875 James Archibald Naismith 1801 1875
James Archibald Naismith was born on 1801, in , to William Duncan Naismith and Violet Naismith (born Archibald).
James married Marion Naismith (born Gillies) on 1828, at age 26 in .
Marion was born in 1809, in .
They had 9 children: Marion Marshall (born Naismith), Violet Naismith and .
James lived in 1871, in .
He lived in 1875, in .
James passed away in 1875, at age 73 in .
Documents of James Archibald Naismith
James Naysmith
1802 James Naysmith in 1861 Scotland Census
James
married
Marrion Naysmith
.
They had one son:
James Naysmith
.
James "Jimmy" Naismith, 1931 - 2017 James "Jimmy" Naismith 1931 2017
James "Jimmy" Naismith was born on 1931, to James Naismith and Annie Naismith (born Brewster).
James had 4 siblings: William Naismith and .
James married Helen Naismith (born Campbell).
They had 3 children.
James passed away in 2017, at age 85.
Documents of James "Jimmy" Naismith
James Naismith, 1644 - 1720 James Naismith 1644 1720
James Naismith, Baronet was born in 1644, in , to James Nesmith and Mary Nesmith (born Russell).
James was baptized on 1644, in .
James married Issobell Naismith (born Loch) on 1664, at age 20 in .
Issobell was born in 1643, in .
They had one son: John Naismith.
James passed away in 1720, at age 76.
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John Naismyth
James Naismyth in Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
John Naismyth
was born to
James Naismyth
and
Issobell Loch
.
Sir James Nasmyth 1st Baronet
1720 Sir James Nasmyth 1st Baronet in Famous People Throughout History
Sir James Nasmyth 1st Baronet
passed away in 1720.
James I Naismith / Nasmyth, 1614 - 1674 James I Naismith / Nasmyth 1614 1674
James I Naismith / Nasmyth was born in 1614, in , to John I Naismith and # Ann Naismith (born Cunnison).
James married Marion / Mareone Naismith / Nasmyth (born Inglis) on 1650, at age 36 in .
Marion was born in 1616, in .
They had 2 sons: James II Naismith and .
James passed away in 1674, at age 60 in .
James S Nesmith, 1827 - 1909 James S Nesmith 1827 1909 Minnesota
James S Nesmith was born on 1827, in , to James Naismith and Jean Nessmith (born Boyd).
James was baptized on 1827, in .
James had 2 siblings: William Nessmith and .
James married Agnes Nesmith (born McIntyre) on 1848, at age 20 in , New York.
Agnes was born on 1826, in .
They had 8 children: Jenny Boyd Fuller (born Nesmith), Margaret N. Howe (born Nesmith) and .
James lived in 1841, in .
He lived in 1850, in , Pennsylvania.
He lived in 14 more places.
His occupations were , and .
James passed away on 1909, at age 81 in , Minnesota.
He was buried in , Minnesota.
Documents of James S Nesmith
James Neismuth
1827 James Neismuth in 1850 United States Federal Census
James
married
Agness Neismuth
.
James Naismith
1827 James Naismith in 1860 United States Federal Census
James
married
Agnes Naismith
.
James Nesmith, Sr
1828 James Nesmith, Sr in 1900 United States Federal Census
James
married
Agnes Nesmith
circa 1850, at age 21.
They had one son:
Thomas Nesmith
.
James Nasmith
James Nasmith in Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
James Nasmith
was born to
James Nasmith
and
Jean Boyd
.
James (of Posso) Naismith, 1575 - 1658 James (of Posso) Naismith 1575 1658
James (of Posso) Naismith was born in 1575, in .
James had 5 siblings: infant #1 Naesmyth, infant #2 Naesmyth and .
James married Agnes Naismith (born Burnet) in 1610, at age 35 in .
Agnes was born circa 1588, in .
They had 6 children: 'John Naysmith, Michael Naismith and .
James passed away in 1658, at age 83 in .
James Naismith, 1668 - 1764 James Naismith 1668 1764
James Naismith was born in 1668, in , to James of Earlshaugh NaeSmyth and Issobell NaeSmyth (born Loch).
James married Isobell Naismith (born Brown).
They had one son: John Naismith.
James passed away in 1764, at age 96 in .
James Hamilton Naismith, 1854 - 1917 James Hamilton Naismith 1854 1917
James Hamilton Naismith was born on 1854, in , to John Naismith and Hellen NAISMITH (born Hamilton).
James was baptized in 1854, in .
James had 4 siblings: John Naismith and .
James married Matilda Ann Naismith (born Coldwell) on 1882, at age 27 in .
Matilda was born on 1862, in .
They had 8 children: Matilda Ann Naismith, William Hamilton Naismith and .
James passed away on 1917, at age 62 in .
He was buried in .
Documents of James Hamilton Naismith
James Naismith
1917 James Naismith in BillionGraves
James Naismith
passed away on April 20 1917.
He was buried in Cheltenham Cemetery, Cheltenham, South Australia, Australia.
James "James Naismith" Naismith, 1802 - 1872 James Naismith 1802 1872
James Naismith was born on 1802, in , to Thomas Nasmith.
James was baptized on 1802, in .
James had 6 siblings: John Naesmith and 5 other siblings.
James married Isabella Naismith (born Bain) on 1829, at age 26 in .
Isabella was born on 1807, in .
They had 3 children: Kenneth Nasmith (born Naesmyth) and .
James lived in 1802, in .
He lived in 1841, in .
James passed away on 1872, at age 69 in .
Documents of James "James Naismith" Naismith
James Nasmith
James Nasmith in Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
James Nasmith
was born to
Thomas Nasmith
and
Jean Cockburn
.
James (1st Baronet of Nova Scotia) Naismith, 1645 - 1720 James (1st Baronet of Nova Scotia) Naismith 1645 1720
James (1st Baronet of Nova Scotia) Naismith was born in 1645, in , to James Naismith and Mary Naismith (born Russell).
James married Unknown.
They had one son: William Naismith.
James passed away in 1720, at age 75 in .
Newspaper Name Index, USA and Canada
James NaismithJames Naismith in The Boston Post - Dec 17 1947
Newspaper Name Index, USA and Canada
"... in 1896. the Editor of the Post: invented the game of basketball? What are the official measurements of a basketball court?” The game of basketball was Invented by Dr. James Naismith of Springfield, Mass., in 1891. The official measurements require that it be 50 feet wide, 84 feet long, that the baskets be 76 feet apart, foul lines be 15 feet ..."
Publication place: Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States
James S. NaismithJames S. Naismith in The Windsor Star - Nov 7 1961
Newspaper Name Index, USA and Canada
"... were on hand for the issuance of a special four cent commemorative stamp by the post office department, the ceremonies and a dinner. Two sons of the game's inventor, James S. Naismith of Corpus Christi, Tex., and John C. Naismith of Kansas City, Mo., yook e pan ons the who Hoc key League A standing ovation was given Raymond Kaighn, 93, sole ..."
Publication place: Windsor, Ontario, Canada
James A. NaismithJames A. Naismith in Spokane Chronicle - Apr 6 1935
Newspaper Name Index, USA and Canada
"... send hlm and hls taml, y to as the first round ended. Brown used, Olympics. ln thc 1936 Olympics. It voted to funds by a general day" for Dr. James A. Naismith of Kansas, father of basketball, thc Now IPs Like This- News that bc able to watch football games at Pullman on rainy days without be- a hard right to put ..."
Publication place: Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, United States
James NaismithJames Naismith in The Springfield Daily Union - Oct 17 1894
Newspaper Name Index, USA and Canada
"... and annual election; discussion, cail the churches learn from other organizations?” opened by Rev. S. G. Barnes; ll tenminute papers on adjustment of church services to modern needs;” Physical, James Naismith of Springfield Training school; mental and spiritual, Rev. F. S. Hatch; family, Rev. R. L. Swain; 2, the lord's supper, devotional service, Rev. J. L. R. Trask of sacrament will ..."
Publication place: Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States
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James Naismith 1861 1939Kansas
James Naismith, 1861 - 1939
James Naismith was born on month day 1861, in birth place, to John Naismith and Margaret Naismith (born Young).
James married Maude, Evelyn Naismith (born Sherman).
They had 5 children: Margaret Mason Stanley (born Naismith), Helen Carolyn Dodd (born Naismith) and 3 other children.
James then married Florence, B Naismith (born Kinsley).
James Naismith 1808 1885Virginia
James Naismith, 1808 - 1885
James Naismith was born on month day 1808, in birth place, to Thomas Naismith and Isobel Naismith (born Gilmour).
James married Ann Wood.
Anne was born circa 1811.
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James Henderson Naismith 1968
James Henderson Naismith, born 1968
James Henderson Naismith was born on July 26 1968, in Bellshill, United Kingdom.
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James Alfred Naismith 1895 1971
James Alfred Naismith, 1895 - 1971
James Alfred Naismith was born on February 3 1895.
James passed away on April 5 1971, at age 76.
He was buried in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Savannah, Georgia, United States.
James C. Naismith 1914 1977
James C. Naismith, Circa 1914 - 1977
James C. Naismith was born circa 1914.
James married Ina Naismith.
James passed away on October 3 1977, at age 63.
He was buried in Inveresk (Saint Michael, Musselburgh) Cemetery, Musselburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.
James Naismith 1893 1964
James Naismith, Circa 1893 - 1964
James Naismith was born circa 1893.
James passed away on June 18 1964, at age 71.
He was buried in Kilbowie Cemetery, Clydebank, Scotland, United Kingdom.
James Naismith 1902 1939
James Naismith, Circa 1902 - 1939
James Naismith was born circa 1902.
James passed away on March 1 1939, at age 37.
He was buried in Baillieston (St. Johns Episcopal) Churchyard, Baillieston, Scotland, United Kingdom.
England & Wales, Death Index, 1837-2005
Scotland, Gravestones and Memorials
James Naismith 1900 1991
James Naismith, Circa 1900 - 1991
James Naismith was born circa 1900.
James passed away in 1991, at age 91.
James Naismith 1843 1910
James Naismith, Circa 1843 - 1910
James Naismith was born circa 1843.
James passed away in 1910, at age 67.
James Hamilton Scott Naismith 1906 1932
James Hamilton Scott Naismith, Circa 1906 - 1932
James Hamilton Scott Naismith was born circa 1906.
James passed away in 1932, at age 26.
James Naismith 1884 1909
James Naismith, Circa 1884 - 1909
James Naismith was born circa 1884.
James passed away in 1909, at age 25.
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James Naismith 1861 1933
James Naismith, 1861 - 1933
James Naismith was born in 1861.
James passed away in 1933, at age 72.
He was buried in Hillcrest, Vaughan Twp., Hwy. 7, York (Incl. Toronto), Ontario, Canada.
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James Naismith 1814 1896
James Naismith, 1814 - 1896
James Naismith was born on month day 1814, in birth place, to Andrew Naismith and Helen Naismith (born Cox).
He lived in 3 more places.
James Naismith 1864 1941
James Naismith, 1864 - 1941
James Naismith was born on month day 1864, in birth place, to Thomas Naismith and Elizabeth Naismith (born McFarlane).
James Naismith 1814 1896
James Naismith, 1814 - 1896
James Naismith was born on month day 1814, in birth place, to Andrew Naismith and Helen Naismith (born Cox).
James Naismith 1839 1926Washington
James Naismith, 1839 - 1926
James Naismith was born on month day 1839, in birth place, to James Naismith and Ann Naismith (born Wood).
They had 5 children: Catherine Town (born Naismith), Ann Barclay (born Naismith) and 3 other children.
1911 England & Wales Census
James Naismith 1872
James Naismith, born Circa 1872
James married Mary Frances Naismith circa 1900, at age 28.
James Naismith 1869
James Naismith, born Circa 1869
James married Mabel Althea Naismith circa 1897, at age 28.
James Naismith 1872
James Naismith, born Circa 1872
James married Martha Naismith circa 1899, at age 27.
1861 England & Wales Census
1881 England & Wales Census
1901 England & Wales Census
Massachusetts, Marriages, 1841-1915
James B. Naismith 1867
James B. Naismith, born Circa 1867
James B. Naismith was born circa 1867, to Lawrence Naismith and Ellen Booth.