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James Carlton "Carlton" Notgrass Jr 1921 - 1988

James Notgrass Notgrass Jr of Hinds County, Mississippi United States was born on August 20, 1921 in Jackson, and died at age 66 years old on August 13, 1988 in Terry. James Notgrass was buried at Terry Cemetery in Terry.

James Notgrass Notgrass Jr

Carlton Notgrass

Hinds County, Mississippi United States

August 20, 1921

Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, United States

August 13, 1988

Terry, Hinds County, Mississippi, 39170, United States

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1921

Birthday

August 20, 1921

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Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi United States

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Ethnicity & Family History

James Carlton Notgrass Jr was white. He was born on August 20, 1921 to parents James Carlton "J.C." Notgrass Sr and Tommie H Norris. His mother Tommie was born on October 31, 1899 in Terry, Hinds Co., MS and she passed away on March 27, 1991 in Jackson, Hinds Co., MS at the St. Dominic/Jackson Memorial Hospital. His father James Carlton Sr was born on January 29, 1893 in Columbia, Maury Co., TN and he passed away on March 24, 1945 at 1295 N Congress Jackson, Hinds Co., MS.
Early Life & Education

He had a younger sister Sara Carolyn Notgrass (1929-2018) and was a high school graduate of Central High School (Jackson, Mississippi, USA).
Military Service

Military serial#: 20463034 Enlisted: November 25, 1940 in Jackson Mississippi Military branch: Infantry Rank: Corporal, National Guard (officers, Warrant Officers, And Enlisted Men) James served in the US Army.
Professional Career

Clerks, General Office
Personal Life & Family

On March 20, 1943 James married Beverley Jeanne "Beverly" Camp (1923–1999) at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Jackson, Mississippi. See Notgrass-Howell Wedding Announcement. He later remarried on Auguat 4, 1968 to Sarah Ann "Sara" Hill (1931–2005) at the First Presbyterian Church in First Presbyterian Church in Cleveland, Bolivar Co., MS.
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1988

Death

August 13, 1988

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Cause of death

Terry, Hinds County, Mississippi 39170, United States
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Terry Cemetery in Terry, Hinds County, Mississippi 39170, United States
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James Carlton "Carlton" Notgrass Jr lived 11 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 66.

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Lizzie Kunde

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09/20/2023

Awarded the Bronze Metal Star

For displaying unusual courage in action, Capt. James C. Notgrass, Jr., son of Mrs. J. C. Notgrass, 1295 N. Congress St., has been awarded the Bronze Star Medal.

Capt. Notgrass volunteered for service in the National Guard on his graduation from Central High School and was inducted into the U.S. Army with the original Company "'F' of the 155th Infantry, in November, 1940.

He went overseas in November 1944 aS Commander of Company "A' 69th Divison, and after a short interval in England, this Division was assigned to combat duty in the European theatre, participating in the battle of Cologne and the battle of Leipzig. His company was the first unit to make junction with the Russians along the Elbe River, arriving within minutes after the surprise juncture with the advance reconnaissance squad.

In addition to his most recent decoration, Capt. Notgrass wears the Pre-Pearl Harbor Ribbon, the Good Conduct and the ETO ribbons with two battle stars. His wife, the former Beverly Camp and lit. tle son, James Carlton III, are in Buffalo, N. Y.

Clarion-Ledger (Jackson, Mississippi) Tuesday, August 28, 1945

Date & Place: August 28, 1945 in Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi United States

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Bride And Groom Honored At Dinner By Miss Causey

Lizzie Kunde

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09/20/2023

Bride And Groom Honored At Dinner By Miss Causey

Honoring Lt. and Mrs. James Carlton Notgrass Jr., whose marriage took place in Jackson on Saturday, March 20, Miss Anne Caus-ey entertained at a lovely dinner in Mrs. Black's Tea Room last Wednesday evening.

Mrs. Notgrass, the former Miss Beverley Jeanne Camp of Buffalo, N.Y., wore a rose crepe frock with harmonizing accessories. Her corsage of sweetpeas was a gift from the hostess, who also presented the young couple with silver in their pattern.

Covers were laid for the bride and groom, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Notgrass, Mrs. Nettle Norris, Miss Sarah Notgrass, Ben Williams and the hostess.

Clarion-Ledger (Jackson, Mississippi) Mon, Mar 29, 1943

Date & Place: March 29, 1943 in Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi United States

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Lizzie Kunde

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09/20/2023

Notgrass-Howell Wedding Announcement

Lt. And Mrs, James Carlton Notgrass Jr, whose marriage was beautifully solemnized in the chapel of St. Andrew's Episcopal church here last Saturday morning. March 20th. Mrs. Notgrass is the lonly daughter of Major and Mrs. Willard E. Howell of Buffalo, N. Y.,
and Lieutenant Notgrass is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Notgrass, 1295 N. Congress, Jackson.

Clarion-Ledger (Jackson, Mississippi) Sunday, March 28, 1943

Date & Place: March 28, 1943 in Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi United States

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