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James Henderson Ables 1852–1920

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have James Ables in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

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

Born 14 Dec 1852 · Mississippi, United States
Died 28 Mar 1920 · Attala, Mississippi, United States
Father William A Abel
Mother Martha Caroline Carter
Siblings Eliza L Ables, Elizabeth Jane Bettie Ables, Joseph Joe Sephus Ables, Landon W Ables Abel, Mary Ann Abel, Sarah A Sallie Ables, W C William Bill Ables, William Baldwin Baldy Ables, William Baldwin Baldy Ables

Researchers connected through James Ables 1852–1920

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of James Henderson Ables began in 1852 in Mississippi, United States. James Henderson Ables passed away in 1920 in Attala, Mississippi, United States.

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Life Timeline

1852
Birth of James Henderson Ables in Mississippi, United States
Birth
1920
Death of James Henderson Ables in Attala, Mississippi, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Ables

This ancestor line traces from Royston, Hertfordshire, England (1553) to Mississippi, United States (1852) across 10 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

James Ables (1852–1920) was born in Mississippi, United States and died in Attala, Mississippi, United States. 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 James 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 10 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.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

James Ables's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Henderson Ables PTP
1852–1920
Mississippi, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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James Ables's Descendants

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James Henderson Ables PTP 1852–1920