James Balch 1714–1779
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2 researchers on YourRoots have James Balch in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 1714, James Balch entered the world in St George Parish, Baltimore, Maryland, United States. James Balch married ann goodwin, and had children including elizabeth ann balch. James Balch passed away in 1779 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States.
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1Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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2Record Family Data Collection - Births
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3Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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4Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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5Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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6Record Balch genealogica
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7Record Col. J.H. Wheeler's lecture on the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence : delivered at Charlotte, on the 24th of May, 1875,
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8Record History of Mecklenburg County and the city of Charlotte from 1740 to 1903
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from James Balch
This ancestor line traces from Hundred Chyu,,,England (1225) to St George Parish, Harford, Maryland, United States (1714) across 5 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- James Balch (1714–1779) was born in St George Parish, Baltimore, Maryland, United States and died in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States. 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 5 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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Related Records
James Balch's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record