James Claypool 1701–1789
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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
Researchers connected through James Claypool 1701–1789
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Immediate Family
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.
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1Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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2Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
Life Timeline
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.
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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Related Records
James Claypool's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record