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James Boots 1699–1741

Public Tree Person

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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 Boots 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 2 independent trees

Born 21 May 1699 · Burwash, Sussex, England
Died 13 Aug 1741 · Bodiam, Sussex, England
Father James Jacobus Boots I
Mother Susanna Cooper
Spouse Ann Collins
Children Thomas Boots

Researchers connected through James Boots 1699–1741

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Biography

In 1699, James Boots entered the world in Burwash, Sussex, England, born to james jacobus boots i and susanna cooper. James Boots married ann collins, and had children including thomas boots. James Boots passed away in 1741 in Bodiam, Sussex, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991

  2. 2
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  3. 3
    Record Millennium File

  4. 4
    Marriage Records East Sussex, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

Life Timeline

1699
Birth of James Boots in Burwash, Sussex, England
Birth
1741
Death of James Boots in Bodiam, Sussex, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Boots

This ancestor line traces from Sussex, England (1525) to Burwash, Sussex, England (1699) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

James Boots (1699–1741) was born in Burwash, Sussex, England and died in Bodiam, Sussex, England. 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 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.

James Boots's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Boots PTP
1699–1741
Burwash, Sussex, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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James Boots's Descendants

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James Boots PTP 1699–1741