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James Emery 1688–1724

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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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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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2 researchers on YourRoots have James Emery in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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 18 Feb 1688 · Berwick, York, Maine, United States
Died 19 May 1724 · Berwick, York, Maine, United States
Father James Emery
Mother Margaret Hitchcock
Children Obediah Jacob Emery
Siblings Elizabeth Emery, Frances Emery, Lucretia Emery, Lydia Emery, Margaret Emery, Rebecca Emery, Samuel Emery, Thomas Emery

Researchers connected through James Emery 1688–1724

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded

Biography

In 1688, James Emery entered the world in Berwick, York, Maine, United States, born to james emery and margaret hitchcock. James Emery had children including obediah jacob emery. James Emery passed away in 1724 in Berwick, York, Maine, United States.

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Life Timeline

1688
Birth of James Emery in Berwick, York, Maine, United States
Birth
1724
Death of James Emery in Berwick, York, Maine, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Emery

This ancestor line traces from Cossington, Leicestershire, England (1486) to Berwick, York, Maine, United States (1688) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

James Emery (1688–1724) was born in Berwick, York, Maine, United States and died in Berwick, York, Maine, United States. 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 8 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.

James Emery's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Emery PTP
1688–1724
Berwick, York, Maine, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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James Emery's Descendants

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James Emery PTP 1688–1724