Who was James ANDERSON?

James ANDERSON (1711–1752) was born in Albemarle, Virginia, USA and died in Southwark Parrish, Surry, Virginia, America. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have James in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 29 generations of this lineage.

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James ANDERSON 1711–1752

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 01 Jan 1711 · Albemarle, Virginia, USA

Died 19 Dec 1752 · Southwark Parrish, Surry, Virginia, America

Father Robert Anderson Jr Ftdna Match

Mother Ann Anne Elizabeth Overton

Siblings Anne Pettus, Bartelot Garland Anderson, Caroline Anderson, Charity Anderson, Charles Anderson 7Thgu, David Overton Anderson 7Thgu, Dianna Charity Hunt, Garland Anderson, James Anderson I 7Thgu, Jannet Anderson, John Anderson, Matthew Anderson, Nathaniel Anderson, Richard Anderson, Robert Anderson Iii 2Ndc9Xr, Sarah Anderson, Susannah Ann Anderson, Thomas Anderson

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Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Anderson Jr Ftdna Match

Ann Anne Elizabeth Overton

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Children

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Biography

In 1711, James ANDERSON entered the world in Albemarle, Virginia, USA, born to robert anderson jr ftdna match and ann anne elizabeth overton. James ANDERSON passed away in 1752 in Southwark Parrish, Surry, Virginia, America.

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1711

Birth of James ANDERSON in Albemarle, Virginia, USA

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1752

Death of James ANDERSON in Southwark Parrish, Surry, Virginia, America

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Oldest Ancestor Line from James ANDERSON

This ancestor line traces from Barmont, Mehun Sur Yevre, Berry, France (1025) to Albemarle, Virginia, USA (1711) across 29 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James ANDERSON (1711–1752) was born in Albemarle, Virginia, USA and died in Southwark Parrish, Surry, Virginia, America. 4 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, 4 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 29 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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