James Christopher Browne 1656–1715
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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
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Immediate Family
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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1Probate/Wills Chester County, Pennsylvania Wills, 1713-1825
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5Record The Compendium of American Genealogy, Vol. VII
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6Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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7Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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8Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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9Record North America, Family Histories
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10Record U.S., Quaker Meeting Records
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11Probate/Wills Pennsylvania, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
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12Record Alabama, U.S., Surname Files Expanded
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13Record U.S., Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, Vol I–VI
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15Record One Ladd's Family
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16Record Biographical and historical cyclopedia of Delaware County, Pennsylvania : comprising a historical sketch of the county
Life Timeline
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.
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.
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James Browne's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record