James Davis (1726–1778) was born in Methuen, Massachusetts (Essex) and died in Haverhill, Massachusetts (Essex). 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Davis 1726–1778

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 8 NOV 1726 · Methuen, Massachusetts (Essex)

Died 31 AUG 1778 · Haverhill, Massachusetts (Essex)

Spouse Rachel Marble

Children Jesse Davis

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Rachel Marble

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Jesse Davis

Biography

In 1726, James Davis entered the world in Methuen, Massachusetts (Essex). James Davis married rachel marble, and had children including jesse davis. James Davis passed away in 1778 in Haverhill, Massachusetts (Essex).

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1726

Birth of James Davis in Methuen, Massachusetts (Essex)

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1778

Death of James Davis in Haverhill, Massachusetts (Essex)

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Oldest Ancestor Line from James Davis

This ancestor line traces from Bradford, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1694) to Methuen, Massachusetts (1726) across 2 generations.

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: James Davis (1726–1778) was born in Methuen, Massachusetts (Essex) and died in Haverhill, Massachusetts (Essex). 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 (B) 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 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.
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James Davis PTP

1726–1778

Methuen, Massachusetts (Essex)