Who was James Andrews?

James Andrews (1625–1704) was born in Boston, Suffolk, MA and died in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Andrews 1625–1704

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 21 Feb 1625 · Boston, Suffolk, MA

Died 5 May 1704 · Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States

Father Samuel Grantham Andrews

Mother Jane Mackworth

Siblings Edward Andrews, Elizabeth Andrews, Elizabeth Andrews Jackson, James Andrews, Jane Andrews, Philippa Andrews, Purchase Andrews, Rebecca Andrews, Ruth Andrews, Samuel Andrews

Records

Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, … New England, the Great Migration …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Grantham Andrews

Jane Mackworth

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1625, James Andrews entered the world in Boston, Suffolk, MA, born to samuel grantham andrews and jane mackworth. James Andrews passed away in 1704 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

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Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
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Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
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Record New England, the Great Migration and the Great Migration Begins

Life Timeline

1625

Birth of James Andrews in Boston, Suffolk, MA

Birth

1704

Death of James Andrews in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Andrews

This ancestor line traces from Romsey, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom (1550) to Boston, Suffolk, MA (1625) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James Andrews (1625–1704) was born in Boston, Suffolk, MA and died in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States. 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 4 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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