James J Drum 1910–1974
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2 researchers on YourRoots have James Drum in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 26 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 2 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through James Drum 1910–1974
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1910, James J Drum entered the world in Missouri, born to estace byron drum and josephine pearl heslar. James J Drum had children including clifford drum. James J Drum passed away in 1974 in Fresno, Fresno County, California, USA.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from James Drum
This ancestor line traces from Brix, Basse-Normandie, France (1000) to Missouri (1910) across 26 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- James Drum (1910–1974) was born in Missouri and died in Fresno, Fresno County, California, USA. 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 26 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.
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James Drum's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record