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James Boone 1709–1785

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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

2 researchers on YourRoots have James Boone in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 18 Jul 1709 · Stoak, Devon, , England
Died 1 Sep 1785 · Exeter, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States
Father George Boone (1666–1744)
Mother Mary Milton Maugridge
Siblings Benjamin Boone, George Boone, John Boone, Joseph Boone, Mary Boone, Samuel Boone, Sarah Boone, Squire Boone

Researchers connected through James Boone 1709–1785

and 1 more tree owner connected with James Boone 1709–1785

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of James Boone began in 1709 in Stoak, Devon, England. James Boone passed away in 1785 in Exeter, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Life Timeline

1709
Birth of James Boone in Stoak, Devon, England
Birth
1785
Death of James Boone in Exeter, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Boone

This ancestor line traces from Shobrooke, Devonshire, England (1598) to Stoak, Devon, England (1709) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

James Boone (1709–1785) was born in Stoak, Devon, , England and died in Exeter, Berks, Pennsylvania, 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 4 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 Boone's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Boone PTP
1709–1785
Stoak, Devon, , England
Parents
George Boone PTP
1666–1744
, Devon, , England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

James Boone's Descendants

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James Boone PTP 1709–1785