James Cary 1653–1706
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2 researchers on YourRoots have James Cary 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through James Cary 1653–1706
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1653, James Cary entered the world in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States, born to john cary and elizabeth godfrey. James Cary married mary shaw, and had children including susanna cary. James Cary passed away in 1706 in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States.
Sources
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1Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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2Record North America, Family Histories
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3Record Ancestry Family Trees (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members.)
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4Record GEDCOM file submitted by Ashley, atowell88@@gmail.com. Imported on 25 January 2023.
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5Record Periodical, Online Copy - The John Cary Descendants
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from James Cary
This ancestor line traces from Bristol, Somerset, England (1525) to Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States (1653) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- James Cary (1653–1706) was born in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. 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 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 Cary's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record