James Dyson (1544–1611) was born in Kirkburton Parish, Yorkshire, England and died in Yorkshire, England. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Dyson 1544–1611

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 13 Jun 1544 · Kirkburton Parish, Yorkshire, England

Died 20 Mar 1611 · Yorkshire, England

Spouse Joanne Littlewood

Children Edmund Dyson

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Joanne Littlewood

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Edmund Dyson

Biography

In 1544, James Dyson entered the world in Kirkburton Parish, Yorkshire, England. James Dyson married joanne littlewood, and had children including edmund dyson. James Dyson passed away in 1611 in Yorkshire, England.

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Birth of James Dyson in Kirkburton Parish, Yorkshire, England

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1611

Death of James Dyson in Yorkshire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from James Dyson

This ancestor line traces from Halifax, Yorkshire, England (1505) to Kirkburton Parish, Yorkshire, England (1544) across 3 generations.

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: James Dyson (1544–1611) was born in Kirkburton Parish, Yorkshire, England and died in Yorkshire, England. 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 (C) 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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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James Dyson PTP

1544–1611

Kirkburton Parish, Yorkshire, England