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James Francis Edward Stuart, Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall, Duke of Rothesay, King of England, Scotland and Ireland, Earl of Chester, Eart of Car 1688–1766

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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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)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have James Car in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 21 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

Born 10 Jun 1688 · St. James's Palace, London
Died 1 Jan 1766 · Rome, Città Metropolitana di Roma Capitale, Lazio, Italy
Father James Ii Stewart Of England Duke Of York King Of England And Ireland As James Ii King Of Scotland As James Vii Duke Of York Gg X18
Mother Anne Hyde Duchess Of York Duchess Of Albany Gg X18
Siblings Henry Vii King Of England Tudor Plantagenet Gg X17, Isabel Of Stuart, James Francis Edward Stuart Prince Of Wales Duke Of Cornwall Duke Of Rothesay King Of England Scotland And Ireland Earl Of Chester Eart Of Car, Louisa Maria Teresa Of Stuart The Princess Royal

Researchers connected through James Car 1688–1766

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Biography

The story of James Francis Edward Stuart, Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall, Duke of Rothesay, King of England, Scotland and Ireland, Earl of Chester, Eart of Car began in 1688 in St. James's Palace, London. James Francis Edward Stuart, Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall, Duke of Rothesay, King of England, Scotland and Ireland, Earl of Chester, Eart of Car passed away in 1766 in Rome, Città Metropolitana di Roma Capitale, Lazio, Italy.

Sources

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    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

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    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1688
Birth of James Francis Edward Stuart, Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall, Duke of Rothesay, King of England, Scotland and Ireland, Earl of Chester, Eart of Car in St. James's Palace, London
Birth
1766
Death of James Francis Edward Stuart, Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall, Duke of Rothesay, King of England, Scotland and Ireland, Earl of Chester, Eart of Car in Rome, Città Metropolitana di Roma Capitale, Lazio, Italy
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Car

This ancestor line traces from Rouen, Département de la Seine-Maritime, Haute-Normandie, France (1000) to St James, City of Westminster, Greater London, England (1633) across 21 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

James Car (1688–1766) was born in St. James's Palace, London and died in Rome, Città Metropolitana di Roma Capitale, Lazio, Italy. 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 21 generations of this lineage geographically.
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James Car's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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