Edgar James (1909–1998) was born in Southsea, Porstmouth, Hampshire and died in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Edgar Alan (Jimmy) James 1909–1998

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 17 Dec 1909 · Southsea, Porstmouth, Hampshire

Died 02 Sep 1998 · Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Spouse Heather Jean Pollard

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Edgar Alan (Jimmy) James was born in 1909 in Southsea, Porstmouth, Hampshire. Edgar Alan (Jimmy) James married heather jean pollard. Edgar Alan (Jimmy) James passed away in 1998 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

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Birth of Edgar Alan (Jimmy) James in Southsea, Porstmouth, Hampshire

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: Edgar James (1909–1998) was born in Southsea, Porstmouth, Hampshire and died in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Edgar in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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Edgar Alan (Jimmy) James PTP

1909–1998

Southsea, Porstmouth, Hampshire