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James Cary 1652–1706

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 15 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 15 trees
Death year and location consistent across 15 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
  • Star tree owner

15 researchers on YourRoots have James Cary in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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: B — verified across 15 independent trees

Born 28 Mar 1652 · Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Died 20 Nov 1706 · Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Father John Cary (1645–1721)
Mother Elizabeth Godfrey
Siblings David Cary, Elizabeth Cary, Francis Cary, Hannah Cary, John Cary, John Jr Carey, Jonathan Cary, Joseph Cary, Mary Cary, Mehitable Cary, Rebecca Cary, Sarah Carey

Researchers connected through James Cary 1652–1706

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of James Cary began in 1652 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States. James Cary passed away in 1706 in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

  4. 4
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  5. 5
    Record North America, Family Histories

  6. 6
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

  7. 7
    Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records

  8. 8
    Record New England, the Great Migration and the Great Migration Begins

  9. 9
    Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register

  10. 10
    Marriage Records Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages

  11. 11
    Marriage Records Massachusetts, Marriages

Life Timeline

1652
Birth of James Cary in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1706
Death of James Cary in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Cary

This ancestor line traces from Bristol, Somerset, England (1610) to Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States (1652) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

James Cary (1652–1706) was born in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. 15 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, 15 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 2 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 Cary's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Cary PTP
1652–1706
Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
John Cary PTP
1645–1721
Duxbury
Unknown
Grandparents
John Cary PTP
1645–1721
Duxbury
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

James Cary's Descendants

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JC
James Cary PTP 1652–1706