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James Francis Cummings 1857–1919

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Reliability Score: B
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have James Cummings in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 25 APR 1857 · Alpha, Fayette County, Iowa, United States of America
Died 4 NOV 1919 · Alpha, Fayette County, Iowa, United States of America
Spouse Alice Mabel Hollister

Researchers connected through James Cummings 1857–1919

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Immediate Family

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Children
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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.

Sources

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave Index

Life Timeline

1857
Birth of James Francis Cummings in Alpha, Fayette County, Iowa, United States of America
Birth
1919
Death of James Francis Cummings in Alpha, Fayette County, Iowa, United States of America
Death

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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.
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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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James Cummings's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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James Francis Cummings PTP
1857–1919
Alpha, Fayette County, Iowa, United States of America
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James Cummings's Descendants

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James Francis Cummings PTP 1857–1919