Who was James Fleming?

James Fleming (1810–1848) was born in Bath County, Kentucky and died in Douglas County, Illinois, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Wright Fleming 1810–1848

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 9 Jul 1810 · Bath County, Kentucky

Died 1 Apr 1848 · Douglas County, Illinois, USA

Father George W Fleming

Mother Nancy Hazelrigg

Spouse Nancy Cannon

Children Susan Maranda Richman

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Immediate Family

Parents

George W Fleming

Nancy Hazelrigg

Spouse(s)

Nancy Cannon

Children

Susan Maranda Richman

Biography

The story of James Wright Fleming began in 1810 in Bath County, Kentucky. James Wright Fleming married nancy cannon, and had children including susan maranda richman. James Wright Fleming passed away in 1848 in Douglas County, Illinois, USA.

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Birth of James Wright Fleming in Bath County, Kentucky

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1848

Death of James Wright Fleming in Douglas County, Illinois, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from James Fleming

This ancestor line traces from Westmoreland County, Virginia, USA (1738) to Bath County, Kentucky (1810) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James Fleming (1810–1848) was born in Bath County, Kentucky and died in Douglas County, Illinois, 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 4 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.
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