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James Bigelow 1662–1728

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 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 trees

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B Reliability
B
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

7 researchers on YourRoots have James Bigelow in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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 7 independent trees

Born 01 Apr 1662 · Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 20 Jan 1728 · Weston, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Father John Bigelow
Mother Mary Warren (1704–1747)
Siblings Abigail Bigelow, Daniel Bigelow, Elizabeth Bigelow Stearns, Hannah Bigelow, John Bigelow, Jonathan Bigelow, Joshua Bigelow, Martha Bigelow, Mary Bigelow, Samuel Bigelow, Sarah Bigelow

Researchers connected through James Bigelow 1662–1728

and 6 more tree owners connected with James Bigelow 1662–1728

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1662, James Bigelow entered the world in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States, born to john bigelow and mary warren. James Bigelow passed away in 1728 in Weston, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States.

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Life Timeline

1662
Birth of James Bigelow in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1728
Death of James Bigelow in Weston, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Bigelow

This ancestor line traces from Collacombe Manor, Lamerton, Devonshire, England (1390) to Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA (1662) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

James Bigelow (1662–1728) was born in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Weston, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States. 7 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, 7 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 8 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.

James Bigelow's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Bigelow PTP
1662–1728
Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Mary Warren PTP
1704–1747
Plainfield, Windham, Connecticut
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Abigail Burnham PTP
1680–1752
Ipswich, Massachusetts

James Bigelow's Descendants

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James Bigelow PTP 1662–1728