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James McFarland Col 1727–1783

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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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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 Col in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 14 Dec 1727 · Marblehead, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Died 9 Apr 1783 · Worcester, Province of Massachusetts
Father Rebecca Scott Gray
Spouse Elizabeth Barber
Children James Mcfarland Ii

Researchers connected through James Col 1727–1783

and 1 more tree owner connected with James Col 1727–1783

Immediate Family

Biography

In 1727, James McFarland Col entered the world in Marblehead, Essex, Massachusetts, USA, born to rebecca scott gray. James McFarland Col married elizabeth barber, and had children including james mcfarland ii. James McFarland Col passed away in 1783 in Worcester, Province of Massachusetts.

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Life Timeline

1727
Birth of James McFarland Col in Marblehead, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1783
Death of James McFarland Col in Worcester, Province of Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Col

This ancestor line traces from Aghodoway, Londonderry, Tyrone, Ulster, Northern Ireland (1700) to Marblehead, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1727) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

James Col (1727–1783) was born in Marblehead, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Worcester, Province of Massachusetts. 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 (C) 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 2 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 Col's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James McFarland Col PTP
1727–1783
Marblehead, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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James Col's Descendants

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James McFarland Col PTP 1727–1783