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JAMES CLAYPOOLE 1634–1687

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Grade scale
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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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6 researchers on YourRoots have JAMES CLAYPOOLE in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 14 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: A — verified across 6 independent trees, with linked records

Born 8 Oct 1634 · Northborough, Northamptonshire, England
Died 6 Jun 1687 · Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Father John Claypoole
Mother Marie Mary Angell
Spouse Helena Mercer
Children Claypoole , Elizabeth Claypoole, George Claypoole, Helena Claypoole, James Claypoole, John Claypoole, Joseph Claypoole, Josiah Claypoole, Mary Claypoole, Nathaniel Claypoole, Prissilla Claypoole, Samuell Claypoole
Siblings Benjamin Claypoole, Dorothy Clayppoole, Edward Claypoole, Elizabeth Claypoole, Frances Claypoole, Graneley Claypoole, John Claypoole, Martha Claypoole, Mary Claypoole, Norton Claypoole, Robert Claypoole, Wingfield Claypoole

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Biography

JAMES CLAYPOOLE was born in 1634 in Northborough, Northamptonshire, England, the child of john claypoole and marie mary angell. In 1650, JAMES CLAYPOOLE was employed in Bremen, Germany. In 1677, JAMES CLAYPOOLE was employed in Bush Lane, Scot Yard, London, England. JAMES CLAYPOOLE married helena mercer, and had children including claypoole, elizabeth claypoole, george claypoole, helena claypoole, james claypoole, john claypoole, joseph claypoole, josiah claypoole, mary claypoole, nathaniel claypoole, prissilla claypoole, samuell claypoole. JAMES CLAYPOOLE passed away in 1687 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Life Timeline

1634
Birth of JAMES CLAYPOOLE in Northborough, Northamptonshire, England
Birth
1650
JAMES CLAYPOOLE was employed in Bremen, Germany
Occupation
1677
JAMES CLAYPOOLE was employed in Bush Lane, Scot Yard, London, England
Occupation
1681
JAMES CLAYPOOLE was employed
Occupation
1683
JAMES CLAYPOOLE resided here in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Residence
1683
JAMES CLAYPOOLE immigrated
Immigration
1683
JAMES CLAYPOOLE - Probate in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Probate
1683
JAMES CLAYPOOLE - Probate in Philadelphia, PA
Probate
1685
JAMES CLAYPOOLE resided here in New Castle, Delaware, USA
Residence
1687
Death of JAMES CLAYPOOLE in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from JAMES CLAYPOOLE

This ancestor line traces from ,,Caernarvonshire,Wales (1100) to Northborough, Northamptonshire, England (1634) across 14 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

JAMES CLAYPOOLE (1634–1687) was born in Northborough, Northamptonshire, England and died in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America. 6 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 6 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 14 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.
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JAMES CLAYPOOLE's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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JAMES CLAYPOOLE PTP
1634–1687
Northborough, Northamptonshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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JAMES CLAYPOOLE's Descendants

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JAMES CLAYPOOLE PTP 1634–1687