Who was James Babcock?

James Babcock (1688–1731) was born in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island and died in Stonington, New London, Connecticut. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 5 researchers on YourRoots have James in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 21 generations of this lineage.

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James Babcock 1688–1731

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Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 23 Dec 1688 · Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island

Died 9 Apr 1731 · Stonington, New London, Connecticut

Father (1663–1736)

Mother (1665–1730)

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Biography

The story of James Babcock began in 1688 in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island. James Babcock passed away in 1731 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut.

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1688

Birth of James Babcock in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island

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1731

Death of James Babcock in Stonington, New London, Connecticut

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Oldest Ancestor Line from James Babcock

This ancestor line traces from Chacenay, Aube, Champagne, FRANCE (1039) to Westerly, Kings Co., RI, USA (1688) across 21 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James Babcock (1688–1731) was born in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island and died in Stonington, New London, Connecticut. 5 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, 5 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 21 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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James Babcock PTP

1688–1731

Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island