James Alden 1775–1853
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2 researchers on YourRoots have James Alden in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1775, James Alden entered the world in Cape Elizabeth, Cumberland, Maine, USA, born to david alden and elizabeth thorndike. James Alden passed away in 1853 in Portland, Cumberland, Maine, USA.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from James Alden
This ancestor line traces from London, Middlesex, , England (1538) to Cape Elizabeth, Cumberland, Maine, USA (1775) across 7 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- James Alden (1775–1853) was born in Cape Elizabeth, Cumberland, Maine, USA and died in Portland, Cumberland, Maine, USA. 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 7 generations of this lineage geographically.
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- 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.
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James Alden's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record