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James Danforth 1692–1759

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have James Danforth in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 11 NOV 1692 · Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Died 25 FEB 1759 · Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA
Father Rev Samuel Danforth
Mother Hannah Allen
Siblings Mary Barney, Samuel Danforth, Thomas Danforth
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1692, James Danforth entered the world in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States, born to rev samuel danforth and hannah allen. James Danforth passed away in 1759 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA.

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Life Timeline

1692
Birth of James Danforth in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1759
Death of James Danforth in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Danforth

This ancestor line traces from Roxbury, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts (1666) to Taunton, Bristol Co., Massachusetts (1692) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

James Danforth (1692–1759) was born in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States and died in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA. 3 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, 3 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 2 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.

Related Records

Rev Samuel Danforth
Father
Hannah Allen
Mother

James Danforth's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Danforth PTP
1692–1759
Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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James Danforth's Descendants

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James Danforth PTP 1692–1759