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James Ballou 1761–1808

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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 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
  • Star tree owner

5 researchers on YourRoots have James Ballou in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 5 independent trees

Born 25 Apr 1761 · Cumberland, Providence Co, Rhode Island, USA
Died 30 Apr 1808 · Richmond, Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA
Spouse Mehitable Ingalls (1764–1821)
Children Alpha Ballou, Eliza Ballou, Henry Ballou, James Ballou, Mehitable Ballou, Rufus Ballou

Researchers connected through James Ballou 1761–1808

and 4 more tree owners connected with James Ballou 1761–1808

Biography

The story of James Ballou began in 1761 in Cumberland, Providence Co, Rhode Island, USA. James Ballou married mehitable ingalls, and had children including alpha ballou, eliza ballou, henry ballou, james ballou, mehitable ballou, rufus ballou. James Ballou passed away in 1808 in Richmond, Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Millennium File

  2. 2
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  3. 3
    Record North America, Family Histories

  4. 4
    Marriage Records New Hampshire, Marriage Records Index

  5. 5
    Marriage Records New Hampshire, Marriage and Divorce Records

Life Timeline

1761
Birth of James Ballou in Cumberland, Providence Co, Rhode Island, USA
Birth
1808
Death of James Ballou in Richmond, Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Ballou

This ancestor line traces from Kentisbeare, Mid Devon District, Devon, England (1585) to Cumberland,Providence,Rhode Island,USA (1761) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

James Ballou (1761–1808) was born in Cumberland, Providence Co, Rhode Island, USA and died in Richmond, Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA. 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 6 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

James Ballou's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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James Ballou PTP
1761–1808
Cumberland, Providence Co, Rhode Island, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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James Ballou's Descendants

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James Ballou PTP 1761–1808 m. Mehitable Ingalls PTP 1764–1821
  1. 1. Eliza Ballou PTP 1801–1888
  2. 2. Alpha Ballou PTP 1806–1882
  3. 3. Rufus Ballou PTP 1799–1799