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James "Jimmy" Cundiff 1779–1848

Public Tree Person

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have James Cundiff in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 09 MAY 1779 · Bedford County, VA
Died 15 SEP 1848 · Bullitt County, KY
Father John Sr (1757–1837)
Mother Sarah Sally Ayres
Spouse Lucy Brown
Children Richard Brown Cundiff

Researchers connected through James Cundiff 1779–1848

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Biography

In 1779, James "Jimmy" Cundiff entered the world in Bedford County, VA, born to john henry cundiff sr and sarah sally ayres. James "Jimmy" Cundiff married lucy brown, and had children including richard brown cundiff. James "Jimmy" Cundiff passed away in 1848 in Bullitt County, KY.

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Life Timeline

1779
Birth of James "Jimmy" Cundiff in Bedford County, VA
Birth
1848
Death of James "Jimmy" Cundiff in Bullitt County, KY
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Cundiff

This ancestor line traces from Northumberland, Virginia, USA (1725) to Bedford County, VA (1779) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

James Cundiff (1779–1848) was born in Bedford County, VA and died in Bullitt County, KY. 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 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.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

James Cundiff's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James "Jimmy" Cundiff PTP
1779–1848
Bedford County, VA
Parents
John Henry Cundiff Sr PTP
1757–1837
Franklin, Virginia, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

James Cundiff's Descendants

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James "Jimmy" Cundiff PTP 1779–1848