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James colonist) (1520–1595) was born in Great Waltham, Essex, England and died in Great Leighs, Essex, England. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Olmstead (gf of colonist) 1520–1595

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 12 Aug 1520 · Great Waltham, Essex, England

Died 02 Dec 1595 · Great Leighs, Essex, England

Father James Pixley Olmstead

Mother Beatrice Jaynes

Spouse Alice Massey (1522–1553)

Children James Yeoman Olmsted Father Of Colonist Jr, James Jr.

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Immediate Family

Parents

James Pixley Olmstead

Beatrice Jaynes

Spouse(s)

Alice Massey

Children

James Yeoman Olmsted Father Of Colonist Jr

James Jr.

Biography

In 1520, James Olmstead (gf of colonist) entered the world in Great Waltham, Essex, England, born to james pixley olmstead and beatrice jaynes. James Olmstead (gf of colonist) married alice hawkyns massey, and had children including james yeoman olmsted father of colonist jr. James Olmstead (gf of colonist) passed away in 1595 in Great Leighs, Essex, England.

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1520

Birth of James Olmstead (gf of colonist) in Great Waltham, Essex, England

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1595

Death of James Olmstead (gf of colonist) in Great Leighs, Essex, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from James colonist)

This ancestor line traces from Olmsted Hall, Fairsted, Essex, England, United Kingdom (1500) to Great Waltham, Essex, England (1520) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James colonist) (1520–1595) was born in Great Waltham, Essex, England and died in Great Leighs, Essex, England. 3 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, 3 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.
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