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James Edgerton 1764–1825

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have James Edgerton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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

Born 27 Sep 1764 · Haddonfield, Camden, New Jersey
Died 21 Jan 1825 · Stillwater, Belmont, Ohio
Spouse Sarah Cox
Children Aquilla Edgerton, Elizabeth Edgerton, James Edgerton, John Edgerton, Joseph Edgerton, Mary Edgerton, Richard Edgerton, Sarah Edgerton, Thomas Edgerton, Walter Edgerton, William Edgerton

Researchers connected through James Edgerton 1764–1825

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Biography

James Edgerton was born in 1764 in Haddonfield, Camden, New Jersey. James Edgerton married sarah cox, and had children including aquilla edgerton, elizabeth edgerton, james edgerton, john edgerton, joseph edgerton, mary edgerton, richard edgerton, sarah edgerton, thomas edgerton, walter edgerton, william edgerton. James Edgerton passed away in 1825 in Stillwater, Belmont, Ohio.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1820 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Record U.S., Quaker Meeting Records

  3. 3
    Probate/Wills Ohio, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

  4. 4
    Land Records U.S., Indexed Early Land Ownership and Township Plats

Life Timeline

1764
Birth of James Edgerton in Haddonfield, Camden, New Jersey
Birth
1825
Death of James Edgerton in Stillwater, Belmont, Ohio
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Edgerton

This ancestor line traces from Haddonfield, Gloucester, Camden, New Jersey, USA (1735) to Haddonfield, Camden, New Jersey, United States (1764) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

James Edgerton (1764–1825) was born in Haddonfield, Camden, New Jersey and died in Stillwater, Belmont, Ohio. 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.
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James Edgerton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Edgerton PTP
1764–1825
Haddonfield, Camden, New Jersey
Parents
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Grandparents
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James Edgerton's Descendants

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James Edgerton PTP 1764–1825