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James Davis 1669–1716

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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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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
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3 researchers on YourRoots have James Davis 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 29 Oct 1669 · Pasquotank, North Carolina Colony
Died 14 Dec 1716 · Pasquotank, North Carolina, United States
Father Samuel Davis (1645–1690)
Mother Ann Davis
Siblings Ann Davis, David Davis, John Davis I, Samuel 3 Davis, Sarah Davis, Solomon Davis, Tamar Elizabeth Davis, Tamer Davis, William Davis

Researchers connected through James Davis 1669–1716

and 2 more tree owners connected with James Davis 1669–1716

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1669, James Davis entered the world in Pasquotank, North Carolina Colony, born to samuel davis and ann davis. James Davis passed away in 1716 in Pasquotank, North Carolina, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Marriage Records Norfolk, England, Transcripts of Church of England Baptism, Marriage and Burial Registers

Life Timeline

1669
Birth of James Davis in Pasquotank, North Carolina Colony
Birth
1716
Death of James Davis in Pasquotank, North Carolina, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Davis

This ancestor line traces from Gravesend, Kent, England (1631) to Pasquotank, North Carolina, United States (1669) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

James Davis (1669–1716) was born in Pasquotank, North Carolina Colony and died in Pasquotank, North Carolina, United States. 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.
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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 Davis's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Davis PTP
1669–1716
Pasquotank, North Carolina Colony
Parents
Samuel Davis PTP
1645–1690
Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

James Davis's Descendants

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JD
James Davis PTP 1669–1716