Who was James Corden?

James Corden (1818–1880) was born in Rugeley, Staffordshire, England and died in Rugeley, Staffordshire, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Corden 1818–1880

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 25 Feb 1818 · Rugeley, Staffordshire, England

Died 03 Jan 1880 · Rugeley, Staffordshire, England

Father Joseph Corden

Mother Ann Whitacre

Siblings James Corden, John Corden, Joseph Corden, Lewis Corden, Richard Corden, Richard Lewis Corden, Sarah Corden, William Corden

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Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Corden

Ann Whitacre

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No spouse recorded

Children

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Biography

The story of James Corden began in 1818 in Rugeley, Staffordshire, England. James Corden passed away in 1880 in Rugeley, Staffordshire, England.

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Birth of James Corden in Rugeley, Staffordshire, England

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1880

Death of James Corden in Rugeley, Staffordshire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from James Corden

This ancestor line traces from Newark on Trent, Nottinghamshire, England (1752) to Rugeley, Staffordshire, England (1818) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James Corden (1818–1880) was born in Rugeley, Staffordshire, England and died in Rugeley, Staffordshire, England. 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 3 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 Corden PTP

1818–1880

Rugeley, Staffordshire, England