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James Babcock 1688–1731

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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B Reliability
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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
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4 researchers on YourRoots have James Babcock in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 4 independent trees

Born 23 Dec 1688 · Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Died 09 Apr 1731 · Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA
Father Capt James Babcock
Mother Elizabeth Babbit Saunders Babcock Babbit
Siblings Anna Babcock, Anne Babcock, Daniel C Babcock, Elizabeth Babcock, James Babcock, Jonathan Babcock, Joshua Babcock, Martha Scott Hall, Samuel Babcock, Sarah Babcock
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Researchers connected through James Babcock 1688–1731

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

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

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Life Timeline

1688
Birth of James Babcock in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Birth
1731
Death of James Babcock in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Babcock

This ancestor line traces from Wivenhoe, Essex, England (1612) to Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island (1688) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

James Babcock (1688–1731) was born in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA and died in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA. 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 3 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.

Related Records

Capt James Babcock
Father
Elizabeth Babbit Saunders Babcock Babbit
Mother

James Babcock's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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James Babcock PTP
1688–1731
Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
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James Babcock's Descendants

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James Babcock PTP 1688–1731