James Michael Brown 1928–2001
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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.
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- A 3 criteria (Strong)
- B 2 criteria (Medium)
- C 1 criteria (Basic)
- Record available
- Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have James Brown in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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
Researchers connected through James Brown 1928–2001
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of James Michael Brown began in 1928 in Bayonne, Hudson, New Jersey, USA. James Michael Brown passed away in 2001 in Fredonia, Chautauqua, New York, USA.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from James Brown
This ancestor line traces from Alva, Clackmannanshire, Scotland (1873) to Bayonne, Hudson, New Jersey, USA (1928) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- James Brown (1928–2001) was born in Bayonne, Hudson, New Jersey, USA and died in Fredonia, Chautauqua, New York, USA. 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 3 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