James Francis Cummings 1857–1919
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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of James Francis Cummings began in 1857 in Alpha, Fayette County, Iowa, United States of America. James Francis Cummings married alice mabel hollister. James Francis Cummings passed away in 1919 in Alpha, Fayette County, Iowa, United States of America.
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1Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave Index
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from James Cummings
Frequently Asked Questions
- James Cummings (1857–1919) was born in Alpha, Fayette County, Iowa, United States of America and died in Alpha, Fayette County, Iowa, United States of America. 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.
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