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James Madison "Mad" Clower 1820–1874

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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

2 researchers on YourRoots have James Clower in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 13 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 2 independent trees

Born 29 Jul 1820 · Monroe County, Georgia, USA
Died 10 Nov 1874 · Monroe County, Georgia, USA
Father Jesse Clower
Mother Matilda Hansford Lightfoot Clower
Siblings Elizabeth R Clower, James Monroe Clower, John Floyd Clower I

Researchers connected through James Clower 1820–1874

and 1 more tree owner connected with James Clower 1820–1874

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of James Madison "Mad" Clower began in 1820 in Monroe County, Georgia, USA. James Madison "Mad" Clower passed away in 1874 in Monroe County, Georgia, USA.

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Life Timeline

1820
Birth of James Madison "Mad" Clower in Monroe County, Georgia, USA
Birth
1874
Death of James Madison "Mad" Clower in Monroe County, Georgia, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Clower

This ancestor line traces from Bodorgan, Isle of Anglesey, Wales (1450) to Monroe County, Georgia, USA (1820) across 13 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

James Clower (1820–1874) was born in Monroe County, Georgia, USA and died in Monroe County, Georgia, USA. 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 13 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 Clower's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Madison "Mad" Clower PTP
1820–1874
Monroe County, Georgia, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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James Clower's Descendants

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James Madison "Mad" Clower PTP 1820–1874