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James Burnham 1651–1729

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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.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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B Reliability
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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
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5 researchers on YourRoots have James Burnham 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 5 independent trees

Born 13 Jun 1651 · Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts
Died 30 Jun 1729 · Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts
Father Lieutenant Thomas Burnham
Mother Mary Marie Lawrence Burnham
Siblings Abigail Burnham, Elisabeth Burnam, Esther Burnham, Job Burnham, Johannah Burnham, John Adam Burnham, Joseph Burnham, Lieutenant Thomas Burnham Ii, Mary Burnham, Nathaniel Burnham, Phebe Burnham, Rachell Burnham, Rebecca Burnham, Richard Burnham, Ruth Burnham, Ruth Burnham Carter, Samuel Burnham, Sarah Burnham, Simon Burnam

Researchers connected through James Burnham 1651–1729

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1651, James Burnham entered the world in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, born to lieutenant thomas burnham and mary marie lawrence burnham. James Burnham passed away in 1729 in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts.

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Life Timeline

1651
Birth of James Burnham in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts
Birth
1729
Death of James Burnham in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Burnham

This ancestor line traces from Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire, England (1584) to Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1651) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

James Burnham (1651–1729) was born in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts and died in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts. 5 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, 5 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 Burnham's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Burnham PTP
1651–1729
Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts
Parents
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Grandparents
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James Burnham's Descendants

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James Burnham PTP 1651–1729