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James Christopher Browne 1656–1715

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Full name consistent across 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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4 researchers on YourRoots have James Browne 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Researchers connected through James Browne 1656–1715

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Biography

The story of James Christopher Browne began in 1656 in Boarsworth, Sywell Parish, Northamptonshire, England. James Christopher Browne married honour clayton, and had children including ann browne, clayton brown, daniel brown, elizabeth ann brown, james brown, jeremia brown, jeremiah brownell, margaret brown, margery brown, mary brown, william brown. James Christopher Browne passed away in 1715 in East Nottingham, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Life Timeline

1656
Birth of James Christopher Browne in Wellingborough, Wellingborough Borough, Northamptonshire, England
Birth
1656
Birth of James Christopher Browne in Puddington, Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom
Birth
1656
Birth of James Christopher Browne in En
Birth
1656
Birth of James Christopher Browne in Boarsworth, Sywell Parish, Northamptonshire, England
Birth
1679
James Christopher Browne was married in New Jersey
Marriage
1715
James Christopher Browne resided here in Nottingham, Pensilvania
Residence
1715
Death of James Christopher Browne in Nottingham, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Death
1715
Death of James Christopher Browne in East Nottingham, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Death
1715
James Christopher Browne - Probate in Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Probate
1716
Death of James Christopher Browne in Nottingham, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Browne

This ancestor line traces from Hawstead, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (1502) to Boarsworth, Sywell Parish, Northamptonshire, England (1656) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

James Browne (1656–1715) was born in Boarsworth, Sywell Parish, Northamptonshire, England and died in East Nottingham, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA. 4 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 4 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 Browne's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Christopher Browne PTP
1656–1715
Boarsworth, Sywell Parish, Northamptonshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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James Browne's Descendants

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James Christopher Browne PTP 1656–1715
  1. 1. William Brown PTP 1682–1716