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Alexander Joseph Agee first found in the census on 18 June 1900 in Shiloh,Marengo,Alabama.
Being 18 years old in the home of his parents.
List his Occup: Farm Laborer.
The next time he shows up is in 1910 in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama.
Alex list his age as 23 years.
In the household of his Uncle William Lawrence Agee Sr.
On the WW1 Draft Card of 12 Sept 1918, Alex remains in Birmingham, Alabama.
List age as 36 years/single/living at the YMCA.
Works as Floor Manager at Lovemans, Joseph & Loeb, located at 3rd Ave & 19th St.
Describes himself as:
Tall/Medium Size/
Brown Eyes/Black Hair.
Interesting to note here is the fact that the company Alex worked for soon was incorporated in 1923 as City Stores Company.
Headquarters was at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
With the acquisition of three department stores.
1. B. Lowenstein, Inc., of Memphis, Tennessee;
2. Maison Blanche Co., of New Orleans, Louisiana; and
3. Loveman, Joseph & Loeb, of Birmingham, Alabama.
I do not know if Alex came to Memphis to continue with same company.
Or if he may have been sent to help get business regulation carried out?
I do know he was in Memphis by 1920.
There is where he remained.
According to the census of 13/15 Apr 1940 in Memphis, Tennessee.
Alex states his Occup:
Floor Manager/Retail Dept. Store.
Gives address as 898 Harrison, Memphis.
Value of home $4,800
Lived same place in 1935.
Owns home
Highest Grade Completed:
High School 4th year
Hours worked week prior to census: 44
Class of worker: Wage or Salery
worker in private work.
Weeks worked in 1939: 52
Income: $1,500
Income other source: Yes
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In 1939 Alex & Lilla Indentured her parents land for $200.00.
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They bought a number of parcels through the years.
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27 Feb 1967
Alex & Lilla sold
Property located at 1357 Kentucky St. Memphis to Colonel Garnett Gilliland Jr for $750.00
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Alex & Lilla signed an Indenture
27 June 1967
stating the survivor of the two of them keeps the land.
To do wih as he/she wishes.
There are two parcels listed,
1. lot 43 of W. J. Chase Subdivision Lot 523
2. B. E. Thomas Subdivision Lot 8 Block 1.west of Park St.
Looks like these are possible property they rented out.
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12 Mar 1968 bought property
Address: 3662 Kenwood
Memphis, Tennessee
$13,250.00
state tax $34.32
Clerk Fee .50
Total $34.82
Recording Fee $3.00
House built in 1947
has fireplace
Following is current:
(May 2015 Info)
2 bed 1 bath
estimate $132,641
last sold 2012 for $119,000
1.104 sq. ft
*****
I think in addition to his regular job, Alex & Lilla must have either rented or leased property/homes.
***
My Cousin, would love to have met him & Lilla.
***
Alexander Joseph Agee first found in the census on 18 June 1900 in Shiloh,Marengo,Alabama.
Being 18 years old in the home of his parents.
List his Occup: Farm Laborer.
The next time he shows up is in 1910 in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama.
Alex list his age as 23 years.
In the household of his Uncle William Lawrence Agee Sr.
On the WW1 Draft Card of 12 Sept 1918, Alex remains in Birmingham, Alabama.
List age as 36 years/single/living at the YMCA.
Works as Floor Manager at Lovemans, Joseph & Loeb, located at 3rd Ave & 19th St.
Describes himself as:
Tall/Medium Size/
Brown Eyes/Black Hair.
Interesting to note here is the fact that the company Alex worked for soon was incorporated in 1923 as City Stores Company.
Headquarters was at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
With the acquisition of three department stores.
1. B. Lowenstein, Inc., of Memphis, Tennessee;
2. Maison Blanche Co., of New Orleans, Louisiana; and
3. Loveman, Joseph & Loeb, of Birmingham, Alabama.
I do not know if Alex came to Memphis to continue with same company.
Or if he may have been sent to help get business regulation carried out?
I do know he was in Memphis by 1920.
There is where he remained.
According to the census of 13/15 Apr 1940 in Memphis, Tennessee.
Alex states his Occup:
Floor Manager/Retail Dept. Store.
Gives address as 898 Harrison, Memphis.
Value of home $4,800
Lived same place in 1935.
Owns home
Highest Grade Completed:
High School 4th year
Hours worked week prior to census: 44
Class of worker: Wage or Salery
worker in private work.
Weeks worked in 1939: 52
Income: $1,500
Income other source: Yes
***
In 1939 Alex & Lilla Indentured her parents land for $200.00.
***
They bought a number of parcels through the years.
***
27 Feb 1967
Alex & Lilla sold
Property located at 1357 Kentucky St. Memphis to Colonel Garnett Gilliland Jr for $750.00
***
Alex & Lilla signed an Indenture
27 June 1967
stating the survivor of the two of them keeps the land.
To do wih as he/she wishes.
There are two parcels listed,
1. lot 43 of W. J. Chase Subdivision Lot 523
2. B. E. Thomas Subdivision Lot 8 Block 1.west of Park St.
Looks like these are possible property they rented out.
***
12 Mar 1968 bought property
Address: 3662 Kenwood
Memphis, Tennessee
$13,250.00
state tax $34.32
Clerk Fee .50
Total $34.82
Recording Fee $3.00
House built in 1947
has fireplace
Following is current:
(May 2015 Info)
2 bed 1 bath
estimate $132,641
last sold 2012 for $119,000
1.104 sq. ft
*****
I think in addition to his regular job, Alex & Lilla must have either rented or leased property/homes.
***
My Cousin, would love to have met him & Lilla.
***Click on Px for info***
***
Alexander Joseph Agee first found in the census on 18 June 1900 in Shiloh,Marengo,Alabama.
Being 18 years old in the home of his parents.
List his Occup: Farm Laborer.
The next time he shows up is in 1910 in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama.
Alex list his age as 23 years.
In the household of his Uncle William Lawrence Agee Sr.
On the WW1 Draft Card of 12 Sept 1918, Alex remains in Birmingham, Alabama.
List age as 36 years/single/living at the YMCA.
Works as Floor Manager at Lovemans, Joseph & Loeb, located at 3rd Ave & 19th St.
Describes himself as:
Tall/Medium Size/
Brown Eyes/Black Hair.
Interesting to note here is the fact that the company Alex worked for soon was incorporated in 1923 as City Stores Company.
Headquarters was at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
With the acquisition of three department stores.
1. B. Lowenstein, Inc., of Memphis, Tennessee;
2. Maison Blanche Co., of New Orleans, Louisiana; and
3. Loveman, Joseph & Loeb, of Birmingham, Alabama.
I do not know if Alex came to Memphis to continue with same company.
Or if he may have been sent to help get business regulation carried out?
I do know he was in Memphis by 1920.
There is where he remained.
According to the census of 13/15 Apr 1940 in Memphis, Tennessee.
Alex states his Occup:
Floor Manager/Retail Dept. Store.
Gives address as 898 Harrison, Memphis.
Value of home $4,800
Lived same place in 1935.
Owns home
Highest Grade Completed:
High School 4th year
Hours worked week prior to census: 44
Class of worker: Wage or Salery
worker in private work.
Weeks worked in 1939: 52
Income: $1,500
Income other source: Yes
***
In 1939 Alex & Lilla Indentured her parents land for $200.00.
***
They bought a number of parcels through the years.
***
27 Feb 1967
Alex & Lilla sold
Property located at 1357 Kentucky St. Memphis to Colonel Garnett Gilliland Jr for $750.00
***
Alex & Lilla signed an Indenture
27 June 1967
stating the survivor of the two of them keeps the land.
To do wih as he/she wishes.
There are two parcels listed,
1. lot 43 of W. J. Chase Subdivision Lot 523
2. B. E. Thomas Subdivision Lot 8 Block 1.west of Park St.
Looks like these are possible property they rented out.
***
12 Mar 1968 bought property
Address: 3662 Kenwood
Memphis, Tennessee
$13,250.00
state tax $34.32
Clerk Fee .50
Total $34.82
Recording Fee $3.00
House built in 1947
has fireplace
Following is current:
(May 2015 Info)
2 bed 1 bath
estimate $132,641
last sold 2012 for $119,000
1.104 sq. ft
*****
I think in addition to his regular job, Alex & Lilla must have either rented or leased property/homes.
***
My Cousin, would love to have met him & Lilla.
***
Alexander Joseph Agee first found in the census on 18 June 1900 in Shiloh,Marengo,Alabama.
Being 18 years old in the home of his parents.
List his Occup: Farm Laborer.
The next time he shows up is in 1910 in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama.
Alex list his age as 23 years.
In the household of his Uncle William Lawrence Agee Sr.
On the WW1 Draft Card of 12 Sept 1918, Alex remains in Birmingham, Alabama.
List age as 36 years/single/living at the YMCA.
Works as Floor Manager at Lovemans, Joseph & Loeb, located at 3rd Ave & 19th St.
Describes himself as:
Tall/Medium Size/
Brown Eyes/Black Hair.
Interesting to note here is the fact that the company Alex worked for soon was incorporated in 1923 as City Stores Company.
Headquarters was at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
With the acquisition of three department stores.
1. B. Lowenstein, Inc., of Memphis, Tennessee;
2. Maison Blanche Co., of New Orleans, Louisiana; and
3. Loveman, Joseph & Loeb, of Birmingham, Alabama.
I do not know if Alex came to Memphis to continue with same company.
Or if he may have been sent to help get business regulation carried out?
I do know he was in Memphis by 1920.
There is where he remained.
According to the census of 13/15 Apr 1940 in Memphis, Tennessee.
Alex states his Occup:
Floor Manager/Retail Dept. Store.
Gives address as 898 Harrison, Memphis.
Value of home $4,800
Lived same place in 1935.
Owns home
Highest Grade Completed:
High School 4th year
Hours worked week prior to census: 44
Class of worker: Wage or Salery
worker in private work.
Weeks worked in 1939: 52
Income: $1,500
Income other source: Yes
***
In 1939 Alex & Lilla Indentured her parents land for $200.00.
***
They bought a number of parcels through the years.
***
27 Feb 1967
Alex & Lilla sold
Property located at 1357 Kentucky St. Memphis to Colonel Garnett Gilliland Jr for $750.00
***
Alex & Lilla signed an Indenture
27 June 1967
stating the survivor of the two of them keeps the land.
To do wih as he/she wishes.
There are two parcels listed,
1. lot 43 of W. J. Chase Subdivision Lot 523
2. B. E. Thomas Subdivision Lot 8 Block 1.west of Park St.
Looks like these are possible property they rented out.
***
12 Mar 1968 bought property
Address: 3662 Kenwood
Memphis, Tennessee
$13,250.00
state tax $34.32
Clerk Fee .50
Total $34.82
Recording Fee $3.00
House built in 1947
has fireplace
Following is current:
(May 2015 Info)
2 bed 1 bath
estimate $132,641
last sold 2012 for $119,000
1.104 sq. ft
*****
I think in addition to his regular job, Alex & Lilla must have either rented or leased property/homes.
***
My Cousin, would love to have met him & Lilla.
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