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James Brennen 1874–1901

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
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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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have James Brennen in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 15 Feb 1874 · Lancaster, New York (tombstone says born 2/15/1875)
Died 22 Jan 1901 · Lancaster, Erie County, New York
Father Michael Brennen
Mother Anna M Foley
Siblings Anna M Brennen, Ellen Brennen, John W Brennen, Katherine Brennen, Lucy Brennen, Margaret Agnes Brennen, Mary J Brennen, Michael Brennen, William Brennen
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
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Children
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Biography

James Brennen was born in 1874 in Lancaster, New York (tombstone says born 2151875), the child of michael brennen and anna m foley. James Brennen passed away in 1901 in Lancaster, Erie County, New York.

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Life Timeline

1874
Birth of James Brennen in Lancaster, New York (tombstone says born 2151875)
Birth
1901
Death of James Brennen in Lancaster, Erie County, New York
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Brennen

This ancestor line traces from County Wicklow, Ireland (1832) to Lancaster, Erie, New York, United States (1874) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

James Brennen (1874–1901) was born in Lancaster, New York (tombstone says born 2/15/1875) and died in Lancaster, Erie County, New York. 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Related Records

Michael Brennen
Father
Anna M Foley
Mother

James Brennen's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Brennen PTP
1874–1901
Lancaster, New York (tombstone says born 2/15/1875)
Parents
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Grandparents
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James Brennen's Descendants

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James Brennen PTP 1874–1901