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James Forbes 1677–1752

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

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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C Reliability
C
Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have James Forbes in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 14 May 1677 · East Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Died 13 Jun 1752 · Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Father Captain James Forbes
Spouse Sarah Williams
Children Abigail Forbes

Researchers connected through James Forbes 1677–1752

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Immediate Family

Biography

James Forbes was born in 1677 in East Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States, the child of captain james forbes. James Forbes married sarah williams, and had children including abigail forbes. James Forbes passed away in 1752 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.

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Life Timeline

1677
Birth of James Forbes in East Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1701
James Forbes was married in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Marriage
1707
James Forbes was married in East Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Marriage
1714
James Forbes was married in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Marriage
1724
James Forbes was married in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Marriage
1752
Death of James Forbes in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Forbes

This ancestor line traces from Castle Forbes, Aberdeen, Scotland (1610) to East Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States (1677) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

James Forbes (1677–1752) was born in East Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States and died in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, 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 (C) 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 3 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 Forbes's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Forbes PTP
1677–1752
East Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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James Forbes's Descendants

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James Forbes PTP 1677–1752