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James Crow 1830–1883

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

Born 4 Mar 1830 · , Clark Co., Illinois

Died 7 Sep 1883 · Union/Jefferies Cemetery, Lorraine, Ellsworth Co., Kansas

Father Reuben Crow

Mother Nancy Cooper

Spouse Martha Ann Lamb

Children Alvina Crow, Dan Crow, Milton Crow, Mitchell Crow, Sam Crow, William George Crow

Siblings Samuel Crow, William Crow

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James Crow was born in 1830 in, Clark Co., Illinois, the child of reuben crow and nancy cooper. James Crow married martha ann lamb, and had children including alvina crow, dan crow, milton crow, mitchell crow, sam crow, william george crow. James Crow passed away in 1883 in Union/Jefferies Cemetery, Lorraine, Ellsworth Co., Kansas.

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Birth of James Crow in, Clark Co., Illinois

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Death of James Crow in Alden, Rice Co., Kansas

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Oldest Ancestor Line from James Crow

This ancestor line traces from St Georges Parish, Baltimore Co., Maryland (1687) to , Clark Co., Illinois (1830) across 5 generations.

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: James Crow (1830–1883) was born in , Clark Co., Illinois and died in Union/Jefferies Cemetery, Lorraine, Ellsworth Co., Kansas. 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 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
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James Crow PTP

1830–1883

, Clark Co., Illinois