James Davis (1700–1745) was born in Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts and died in Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Davis 1700–1745

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 30 Jul 1700 · Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Died 6 Oct 1745 · Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Father Joseph Davis

Mother Hannah Cobb

Spouse Thankful Hinkley

Children Joseph Davis

Siblings Daniel Davis, Gershom Davis, Hannah Davis, Joseph Davis, Lydia Davis, Mary Davis, Robert Davis

Records

Millennium File U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … North America, Family Histories Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. …

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In 1700, James Davis entered the world in Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, born to joseph davis and hannah cobb. James Davis married thankful hinkley, and had children including joseph davis. James Davis passed away in 1745 in Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts.

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Record Millennium File
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

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1700

Birth of James Davis in Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts

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1745

Death of James Davis in Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts

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Oldest Ancestor Line from James Davis

This ancestor line traces from Barmont, Mehun Sur Yevre, Berry, France (1025) to Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America (1700) across 28 generations.

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: James Davis (1700–1745) was born in Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts and died in Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts. 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 28 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.
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