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James BROWNE 1642–1675

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 12 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 12 trees
Death year and location consistent across 12 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
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12 researchers on YourRoots have James BROWNE 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 12 independent trees

Born 17 Jul 1642 · Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 12 Nov 1675 · Farley Creek, Cecil, Maryland, United States
Father John Browne
Mother Sarah Walker (1618–1672)
Spouse Hannah Bartholomew
Children Bartholomew Brown, Elizebeth Brown, Hannah Browne, James Brown, James Browne, John Swinnerton, Mary Swinnerton
Siblings Rebecca Brown, Sarah Browne

Researchers connected through James BROWNE 1642–1675

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Biography

James BROWNE was born in 1642 in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, the child of john browne and sarah walker. James BROWNE married hannah bartholomew, and had children including bartholomew brown, elizebeth brown, hannah browne, james brown, james browne, john swinnerton, mary swinnerton. James BROWNE passed away in 1675 in Farley Creek, Cecil, Maryland, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

  2. 2
    Record Marriage

Life Timeline

1642
Birth of James BROWNE in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1675
Death of James BROWNE in Farley Creek, Cecil, Maryland, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James BROWNE

This ancestor line traces from Postwick, Norfolk, England (1532) to Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1642) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

James BROWNE (1642–1675) was born in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Farley Creek, Cecil, Maryland, United States. 12 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, 12 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 BROWNE's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James BROWNE PTP
1642–1675
Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Sarah Walker PTP
1618–1672
London, Middlesex, , England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

James BROWNE's Descendants

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James BROWNE PTP 1642–1675