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James Brown 1792–1878

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 Brown in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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, with linked records

Born 08 Apr 1792 · Charleston, Union, South Carolina, United States
Died 15 Mar 1878 · Wabash, Darke, Ohio, United States
Father Sarah Sally Benson
Siblings Mary Brown, Robert Brown, William Samuel Brown

Researchers connected through James Brown 1792–1878

and 1 more tree owner connected with James Brown 1792–1878

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1792, James Brown entered the world in Charleston, Union, South Carolina, United States, born to sarah sally benson. James Brown passed away in 1878 in Wabash, Darke, Ohio, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1850 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1792
Birth of James Brown in Charleston, Union, South Carolina, United States
Birth
1878
Death of James Brown in Wabash, Darke, Ohio, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Brown

This ancestor line traces from Barnard Castle, Durham, , England (1685) to Charleston, Union, South Carolina, United States (1792) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

James Brown (1792–1878) was born in Charleston, Union, South Carolina, United States and died in Wabash, Darke, Ohio, 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 5 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 Brown's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Brown PTP
1792–1878
Charleston, Union, South Carolina, United States
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
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James Brown's Descendants

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JB
James Brown PTP 1792–1878