James Davis 1700–1745
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4 researchers on YourRoots have James Davis in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees
Researchers connected through James Davis 1700–1745
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1700, James Davis entered the world in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States, born to joseph davis and hannah cobb. James Davis passed away in 1745 in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States.
Sources
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1Record Millennium File
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2Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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3Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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4Record North America, Family Histories
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5Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from James Davis
This ancestor line traces from Ashe, Dorset, England (1476) to Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America (1700) across 8 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- James Davis (1700–1745) was born in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States and died in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. 4 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, 4 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 8 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 Davis's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record