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James DEWEY 1683–1686

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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
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3 researchers on YourRoots have James DEWEY in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 12 NOV 1683 · Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, Usa
Died 5 MAY 1686 · Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Father Thomas Dewey
Mother Constant Hawes
Siblings Abigail Dewey, Adijah Dewey, Eleazor Dewey, Elizabeth Dewey, Hannah J Dewey, Israel Dewey, James Dewey, Jerath Dewey, Mary Dewey, Samuel Dewey, Thomas Rd Dewey
Records
Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records Filae Family Trees
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1683, James DEWEY entered the world in Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, Usa, born to thomas dewey and constant hawes. James DEWEY passed away in 1686 in Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

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    Record Filae Family Trees

Life Timeline

1683
Birth of James DEWEY in Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, Usa
Birth
1686
Death of James DEWEY in Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James DEWEY

This ancestor line traces from Allington, Dorset, England (1551) to Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA (1683) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

James DEWEY (1683–1686) was born in Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, Usa and died in Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, 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 5 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.

Related Records

Thomas Dewey
Father
Constant Hawes
Mother

James DEWEY's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James DEWEY PTP
1683–1686
Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, Usa
Parents
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Grandparents
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James DEWEY's Descendants

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JD
James DEWEY PTP 1683–1686