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James Claypool 1701–1789

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Full name consistent across 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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4 researchers on YourRoots have James Claypool in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 22 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 4 independent trees

Born 14 Feb 1701 · Brocks Gap, Rockingham, Virginia, United States
Died 7 Oct 1789 · Lost River, Hardy, West Virginia, United States
Father JAMES CLAYPOOLE (1634–1687)
Mother Elizabeth Pawling
Spouse Jane Byrd
Children George Claypool, James Claypool, Jesse Claypool, John Claypool, Joseph Claypool, Mary Claypool, Sarah Claypool, William Claypool
Siblings Elizabeth Claypool, Jeremiah Claypool

Researchers connected through James Claypool 1701–1789

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Biography

In 1701, James Claypool entered the world in Brocks Gap, Rockingham, Virginia, United States, born to james claypoole and elizabeth pawling. James Claypool married jane byrd, and had children including george claypool, james claypool, jesse claypool, john claypool, joseph claypool, mary claypool, sarah claypool, william claypool. James Claypool passed away in 1789 in Lost River, Hardy, West Virginia, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

  2. 2
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

Life Timeline

1701
Birth of James Claypool in Brocks Gap, Rockingham, Virginia, United States
Birth
1789
Death of James Claypool in Lost River, Hardy, West Virginia, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Claypool

This ancestor line traces from Montfort, Normandy, France (1000) to Brocks Gap, Rockingham, Virginia, USA (1701) across 22 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

James Claypool (1701–1789) was born in Brocks Gap, Rockingham, Virginia, United States and died in Lost River, Hardy, West Virginia, United States. 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 (B) 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 22 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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 Claypool's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Claypool PTP
1701–1789
Brocks Gap, Rockingham, Virginia, United States
Parents
JAMES CLAYPOOLE PTP
1634–1687
Northborough, Northamptonshire, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

James Claypool's Descendants

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James Claypool PTP 1701–1789
  1. 1. John Claypool PTP 1733–1823